# The Details Tell the Story: Three AAPI Accessory Designers Redefining Modern Adornment In fashion, accessories have always been more than an afterthought. They are punctuation—the final detail that […]
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The Revival of David Henry Hwang’s “The Dance and the Railroad”
Photo: Michael Palma More than 30 years after its last Los Angeles production, one of David Henry Hwang’s earliest works, The Dance and the Railroad returns to Los Angeles […]
HIROMI ASAI Finds Beauty in the Moment Before Everything Changes
With “Akatsuki: Before the Dawn,” the Japanese designer turns the quietest moment of the day into a meditation on hope, craftsmanship and new beginnings. There is something beautiful about […]
What If Your Backpack Was Part of Your Style?
Photography: Mark G Photography — @markgonpoint When was the last time you actually chose your backpack because it looked good with your outfit? Exactly. Usually, we think about the backpack […]
How AAPI Salon Owners Are Modernizing the Client Experience in 2026
By Daniel Zabczyk How AAPI Salon Owners Are Modernizing the Client Experience in 2026 TL;DR Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) salon leaders merge cultural wellness traditions with modern […]
John Cho on Finding New Depth in ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’
Nearly 25 years ago, John Cho appeared in a movie that helped change the possibilities for Asian American actors in Hollywood. Justin Lin’s “Better Luck Tomorrow” arrived at Sundance […]
Stephanie Ahn on ‘Bedford Park’ and Rethinking the Korean American Identity Story
Ten years is a long time to live with a movie that may never get made. For Stephanie Ahn, that meant years of writing and rewriting “Bedford Park,” trying […]
Taangerine Tiger’s Debut in NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
There are some collections you simply watch, and others that invite you to step inside their world. At Taangerine Tiger’s New York Fashion Week debut, Mystic Garden felt like the latter. […]
A Far East Side to Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas is an entirely new way to delve into familiar indulgences. We all remember the themed experiences of old Vegas: cruising through the Venetian canals, witnessing […]
Suzie Kim Beauty Director
I’m thrilled to join Character Media as Beauty Director and bring my passion for beauty, artistry, and storytelling to this new role. My goal is to celebrate and inspire […]
C JEAN Brings a Taiwanese Perspective to Tokyo Fashion Week
COURTESY: C JEAN Fashion Week Tokyo has long provided a platform for designers whose work doesn’t fit neatly into the traditional fashion capitals. This season, Taiwanese designer Chun-Yuan Jean […]
Ramona Young Finds Her Voice in Season 2 of ‘The Paper’
Ramona Young is ready to show audiences a different side of Nicole Lee. In the second season of Peacock’s “The Paper,” the “Never Have I Ever” alum gets considerably […]
A.PRESSE × Supreme: When Japanese Precision Meets New York Streetwear
COURTESY: supreme.com/news/ Some collaborations are designed to create noise. Supreme and A.PRESSE are taking a quieter approach. The New York streetwear institution has partnered with Tokyo-based A.PRESSE for Fall […]
Rachel Effendy Brings Authenticity to Brand Storytelling
As an Emmy-winning creative leader, Rachel Effendy has built a career at the intersection of entertainment, internet culture, and storytelling. From shaping social ecosystems for global hits like Stranger […]
Setting Up the Business Side of an Independent Creative Practice
By Rahul Kumar Setting Up the Business Side of an Independent Creative Practice In their career progression, many independent artists are forced to take on business-side work before they […]
