Apparel
China’s economic slowdown fuels designer ‘dupe’ boom
Formerly label-loving consumers in China are reportedly turning to “dupes,” high-quality replicas of branded goods, in a bid to save money amid the nation’s economic slowdown. Analysts say this trend…
North Face offers discount to customers who complete racial inclusion course
Outdoor clothing brand The North Face is offering a 20% discount to customers who complete a course on racial inclusion aimed at promoting equality in outdoor spaces. About the program: Developed in…
Chinese actor Zhang Jianing criticized for wearing Korean hanbok
Chinese actor Zhang Jianing sparked controversy after wearing traditional Korean attire while promoting tourism in her hometown of Yanbian in Jilin, China. In promotion of cultural tourism: The…
Nike to release ‘Year of the Dragon’ Air Force 1 Low in China
In time for the Chinese New Year, Nike is dropping a limited-edition “Year of the Dragon” version of their Air Force 1 Low sneakers in China this month. Exclusive release: Instagram user…
Louis Vuitton to debut Hong Kong fashion show with Pharrell Williams’ 2nd men’s collection
Louis Vuitton will present its first-ever fashion show in Hong Kong next week, with creative director Pharrell Williams unveiling his second men’s collection. About the show: In partnership with…
Ke Huy Quan hopes to inspire viewers with ‘Loki’ character OB
“That energy, that enthusiasm, is incredible. I hope that people will have that with whatever they do”
Edison Chen partners with Adidas for Clot x Adidas Originals collection
Canadian-born Hong Kong actor and singer Edison Chen is partnering with Adidas through his streetwear label Clot to bring fans a new collection called “Change The Generation.” Key details: Chen, 43,…
Sanrio and Converse team up to release 4 All Star character colorways
Sanrio and Converse are teaming up once more on a special collaboration. What to expect: The new collaboration features Converse‘s iconic All Star sneaker in four colorways with different Sanrio…
How a $20 Uniqlo bag became fashion’s hottest accessory
A $20 shoulder bag from Japanese casual wear company Uniqlo has taken the world by storm to become this quarter’s most sought-after accessory. Uniqlo’s Round Mini Shoulder Bag has earned its place at…
Business as usual: Japanese man climbs Malaysia’s highest mountain in full suit and tie
A Japanese tailor has gone viral on TikTok for climbing Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia in full business attire, complete with dress shoes and a briefcase. On Wednesday, 49-year-old Nobutaka Sada climbed…
Nobu collabs with Nike for the limited-edition ‘Sushi Force 1’
Nike’s massively popular Air Force 1 sneaker is getting a delicious makeover via a collaboration with Nobu Matsuhisa of the world-renowned Nobu restaurant. The global brands are releasing a…
Emma Raducanu is the face of Dior campaign for new bag
International tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has been announced as the face of Dior’s latest campaign for the Lady 95.22 bag, a reinterpretation of the iconic Lady Dior. First unveiled at the Dior…
Japanese DJ who went viral for his creepy flesh-like accessories is now selling his creations to fans
A Japanese DJ who first went viral in 2019 for his freakishly human-like accessories is now making his creations available to fans who would like to don his macabre accouterments. Masataka Shishido,…
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and Adidas team up to release Yami Yugi-inspired sneakers
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” fans can take their love for the Japanese manga and anime series to the next level with a special pair of shoes from Adidas. The upcoming collaboration between “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and the German…
Gallery: 21 of Guo Pei’s most exquisite designs in photographs
Editor’s Note (12/20/2022): This article has been corrected to indicate that the exhibition is at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, not the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco.…
Simu Liu shows off his abs at Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol. 4 show
Actor Simu Liu had nothing but the pants to a pink satin robe on during his model walk for Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Vol. 4 show on Saturday. The show was recorded over the weekend at the LACMA gala…
Casio, Super Mario Bros. collaborate for nostalgic $150 watch
Casio and Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. have released a collaboration timepiece based on the original 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System game. The watch, which is part of Casio’s G-Shock lineup, comes…
Dazzling diplomacy: Seattle Hanbok fashion show celebrates 140 years of Korea-US relations
The “Runway to Partnership” Hanbok performance and fashion show took place on Oct. 29 at the University of Washington to commemorate 140 years of Korea and U.S. relations. Hanbok were designed by…
Nike pays homage to San Francisco’s Chinatown with Air Force 1 colorway
Nike is set to release an Air Force 1 Low that pays homage to San Francisco’s historic Chinatown community. In celebration of the iconic shoe silhouette’s 40th anniversary, Nike is set to release a…
Levi’s jeans from the 1880s auctioned for $76,000 has hidden reminder of America’s anti-Chinese past
A pair of Levi’s jeans that recently sold at an auction in New Mexico for $76,000 has the phrase "The only kind made by White Labor" printed in its inside pocket. According to a representative from…
Austin City Limits festival fashion to help serve as your inspirAsians for Weekend Two
I am absolutely wiped after spending an exciting first weekend at Austin City Limits. As my body recovers, I’ve found myself looking back on not only the phenomenal shows put on by huge stars like…
Netizens say new $1,800 Balenciaga x Lay’s handbag looks like $3 bag from AliExpress
Spanish luxury fashion brand Balenciaga collaborated with American potato chip brand Lay’s to release a new handbag that resembles a bag of chips. Available in red, yellow and blue, the new accessory…
Doja Cat defends Asian-owned jewelry brand after Forever 21 accused of copying its designs
Designer OHT has called out Forever 21 for copying their designs after customers sent the New York City-based brand photos and videos of similar necklaces found in-store and online. In an Instagram…
Pro-Trump apparel company fined for replacing ‘Made in China’ labels with ‘Made in USA’ ones
Utah-based company Lions Not Sheep and its owner Sean Whalen are facing a $211,335 fine after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accused them of replacing their products’ "Made in China" labels with…
Clarks uses ‘Blaze Kick’ in fire new shoe collaboration with Pokémon
Clarks has partnered with Pokémon for a new design on the shoe brand’s Wallabee silhouette. The shoes, which have a Pokéball design on the heel, come in either black or yellow and are debossed with…
Japanese apparel company designs T-shirt that repels ramen stains made by even the messiest slurpers
A Japanese apparel company has designed a t-shirt meant to resist ramen stains. The company released a demonstration video where a man wearing a white T-shirt with ramen stains pours some water on…
American artist sues Shein for $100 million over copyright infringement
Florida-based artist Magdalena Mollman, professionally known as Maggie Stephenson, is suing Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for more than $100 million in damages for using her artwork without her…
New ‘mabuhay’ kicks from Vans shows off Filipino culture, ‘Checkerbayan’ pattern with Philippines flag
Filipino American artist DJ Javier collaborated with skateboarding shoe company Vans to design three new pairs of kicks celebrating Filipino culture. Raised in Goleta, California, DJ Javier began…
Johnston & Murphy stirs Instagram firestorm over anti-Asian DMs, ‘#ChingChong’ in bio
Footwear brand Johnston & Murphy is in hot water after several Instagram users exposed racist, anti-Asian comments and messages they received from its verified account this week. The firestorm…
Win love by daylight with new Sailor Moon x Vans sneakers this summer
Vans is set to release a new sneaker collaboration with iconic anime “Sailor Moon” on June 10. The Sailor Moon x Vans Authentic has a predominantly light blue canvas upper with images of the Sailor…
Nike to release Jōnin-inspired Jordan Air sneakers from Naruto x Zion Williamson collab
Jordan Brand is set to release its new Jōnin-inspired Jordan Air 200E SP sneakers – a collaboration with “Naruto” and NBA player Zion Williamson. Taking inspiration from the high-ranking Jōnin ninja…
Chinese designer Guo Pei holds largest US exhibition of her work at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor
Internationally renowned Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei debuted her largest-ever U.S. exhibition at the Legion of Honor, an art museum in San Francisco. “Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy” highlights over…
Report: Xinjiang cotton found in Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss tops
Research suggests Xinjiang cotton is being used in T-shirts from some of Germany’s biggest apparel companies, including Adidas, Puma and Hugo Boss. Agroisolab researchers explained that nature leaves…
Hoops photographer Koolmac designs boba tea-inspired Air Jordan 36 Low sneakers for Nike collab
Cameron Look, who goes by “Koolmac” on Instagram, posted pictures on Monday to showcase the boba tea-inspired Air Jordan 36 Low sneakers he designed in official collaboration with the Jordan brand.…
Why some Asians say ‘Hope you get rich’ instead of ‘Happy new year’
There’s no celebration in the world like Lunar New Year — red envelopes, firecrackers, lion dances and people saying “Gong hei fat choy” in Cantonese or “Gong xi fa cai” in Mandarin to each other.…
China defends inclusion of traditional Korean dress in Olympic opening ceremony
A spokesperson for China’s embassy has responded to criticism over the presenter who wore a traditional Korean outfit during the 2022 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. The Chinese Embassy in Seoul…
