From styling the A-list glitterati to working on acclaimed TV shows and films, two-time Emmy award winning costume designer, Soyon An sat down virtually to share how she got […]
Category: Fashion
Andrew Kung Is Redefining What It Means ‘To Be Seen’
When was the last time you saw an Asian American face in a fashion campaign? Was it months ago, or years? Or maybe even never before? Photographer Andrew Kung, […]
Masala: Nimble Made Provides Modern and Slim-Fit Dress Shirts for Business Professionals
For many Asian Americans, leaving the corporate life to pursue the dream of becoming an entrepreneur isn’t usually encouraged by family members. It’s common for older generations to ask […]
How East Meets Dress Is Revolutionizing The Wedding World
Most brides-to-be look forward to the thrill of picking out their dream wedding dresses. It’s the stuff entire movies and TV shows are made of: wading through heaping mounds […]
Flaunt Your Pride Month Looks With These 8 LGBTQ-Friendly Asian-Owned Brands
Pride festivals being cancelled doesn’t mean the celebration has to stop! Whether it’s an at-home party, a Zoom video call with your friends and family or a virtual dance-off, […]
Garment Businesses From the East Go South
For almost 30 years, first-generation immigrants Mimi and Steve Yu have owned Ki Sung Corporation, manufacturing their clothing designs in China and selling them wholesale to the garment industry […]
Need Masks? Here’s 5 AAPI Creatives Who Are Stepping Up During COVID-19
Over the past weeks, news reports have been rolling in from across the country discussing the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare professionals and the general […]
The Unforgettable Gala: The Digital Influencer Award Nominees
Editor’s Note: For almost 20 years, the Unforgettable Gala has been the most visible platform to celebrate Asian Americans in entertainment. Here at “Character Media,” we are thrilled to be able to […]
These 6 Asian Male Supermodels Are Redefining Beauty On And Off The Runway
Previously only visible in select shows and campaigns, Asian models are now a permanent fixture in most big fashion shows. Whether that’s because Asians have repeatedly shown their buying […]
Makeup Artist Mimi Choi Brings Her Nightmares To Life On Her Face
As the clock strikes 3 a.m., a four-eyed woman with a spliced face, flawless brows and faux lashes is painting away in the mirror while the city sleeps. Mimi […]
Before JimmyBoi Was ‘The Streets’ Jeweler’ He Was A Single Dad Known As ‘Pill Gates’
If you love sparkly things, then JimmyBoi’s Instagram Stories will make you drool. In one he holds two huge diamond-encrusted rings on his sausage-like fingers. “Oh yeah,” he says […]
Bobby Hundreds Tells His Streetwear Story And Struggles With The Asian American Community In His Own Words
For more than 15 years Bobby Kim, who goes by Bobby Hundreds, expressed himself through his iconic streetwear brand, The Hundreds. Now with the release of his book, “This Is […]
Here’s What The Rhude Bowl Looks Like In July 2019
In the wee hours of the morning on Sunday, July 14, crowds of Supreme-clad shoppers lined up at the Rose Bowl Flea Market to score sold-out designs from the […]
Your Guide To Surviving Anime Expo This Year
Whether you grew up watching “Naruto” or like to binge “Neon Genesis Evangelion” on Netflix, you’ll know the world of anime opens the door to far more of Japanese […]
Here Are The Top 5 Asian Fashion Influencers That Can Help You With Your Spring Look
We’ve seen record-freezing temperatures in the U.S. these past few months, but fortunately, spring has officially sprung. In anticipation of warm weather and blooming flowers, these Asian fashionistas are […]
