Beauty
Former model Kaila Yu exposes the violent roots of Asian fetishization in debut memoir
Kaila Yu’s debut memoir “Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty” hit shelves Aug. 19, confronting what the former pinup model calls the most insidious stereotype plaguing…
81-year-old model loses Miss Universe Korea crown to 22-year-old
Choi Soon-hwa, 81, defied age norms and became a symbol of empowerment after competing in the Miss Universe Korea pageant on Sept. 30. Miss Universe lifted its age restriction this year, opening the…
Makeup brand Youthforia criticized over darkest foundation shade
Makeup brand Youthforia’s darkest foundation shade is being criticized by beauty influencers for resembling blackface. Key points:
Model of Ukrainian descent becomes Miss Japan 2024, sparking debate
Carolina Shiino, a 26-year-old Japanese model of Ukrainian descent, became the center of controversy after winning the title of Miss Japan 2024 on Monday. About Shiino: Shiino was born in Ukraine and…
Study cracks the code for the ‘ideal’ male butt
Data revealed a preference for moderately enhanced and well-proportioned appearances as the most aesthetically pleasing
Behind TikTok’s creepy ‘uncanny valley’ makeup trend
First coined by roboticist Masahiro Mori, “uncanny valley” describes the discomfort people feel when faced with entities that are almost human but exhibit subtle, unnatural features
Vera Wang, 74, reveals secrets to her agelessness: fast food and ‘hard work’
Legendary fashion designer and septuagenarian Vera Wang recently revealed that besides hard work, her unexpected diet also helps her maintain her youthful appearance. Sharing her secret: Wang, 74,…
Shohei Ohtani named one of People magazine’s sexiest men in sports
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani was named one of People Magazine’s sexiest men in sports for 2023. Showtime for Shohei: People revealed on Wednesday that Ohtani, 29, was ranked No. 15 out of 21 in the…
Growing makeup trend transforms Asian faces to appear ‘mixed race’
The process includes enhancing the under-eye area, creating bright, radiant eyes and using eyeshadow and eyeliner for larger, almond-shaped eyes
Vietnamese beauty queen defends her comments on ‘sugar dating’ after controversy
Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022 runner-up Lê Phương Thảo has spoken out after stirring controversy by expressing support for “sugar dating.” How it started: Lê, 29, drew backlash on Wednesday for a video…
James Charles sparks mixed reaction for ‘Korean makeup’ video featuring Chinese, Japanese influencers
Beauty vlogger James Charles has drawn mixed reactions after featuring Japanese and Chinese influencers in a recent video about Korean makeup. Key details: Charles, 24, uploaded the video “Trying a…
Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild wins Miss Universe Thailand 2023
Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 on Sunday. About her win: Representing Nakhon Ratchasima province, the 26-year-old Porsild won this year’s Miss Universe…
Filipino makeup brand goes viral with Jollibee-inspired eyeshadow palette
A makeup brand is quickly gaining popularity online for its unique Filipino food-inspired cosmetics. About the brand: Filipinta Beauty, a “conceptual, maximalist brand that celebrates the…
Former Miss Texas files as a potential Democratic candidate for the Texas House
Bishop is now gearing up for the upcoming Democratic primary, where she aims to secure a chance to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Angie Chen Button
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia franchise amid sexual abuse allegations
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO), head of the Miss Universe beauty pageant, has officially cut ties with its Indonesian franchise after several contestants accused its Southeast Asian organizers…
New ASMR trend sees Black women getting pampered at Chinese head spas
A new social media trend featuring Black women getting their heads and hair pampered at spas in China is on the rise. Things to know: Several Black content creators on YouTube are sharing ASMR…
Margot Robbie ate kimchi to prepare for ‘Barbie’ role
Robbie, who stayed as Vico’s client after the filming wrapped, supplemented her diet with a variety of fermented foods, including the traditional Korean dish
‘Uguisu no fun’ explained: Why Japanese people use bird poop facials
Did you know that many Japanese people have been using bird poop as part of their facial regimen for centuries? What it is: Known as the “geisha facial,” or uguisu no fun in Japan, this facial mask…
2023 GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance Runway will feature new fantasy segment
The GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) will soon be holding this year’s GAPA Runway, one of the longest-running pageants in San Francisco. About the 2023 Runway: For this year’s pageant, the…
Kylie Verzosa becomes the first Asian actress to have an AI model
Filipino beauty queen-turned-actor Kylie Verzosa recently announced that she has partnered with a company in San Francisco to make an artificial intelligence (AI) model of herself, reportedly making…
Oli London says he’s now ‘living as Ken’ after detransitioning from ‘Barbie’ look
After trying to look like a Barbie doll, British internet personality Oli London says he is now happily “living as Ken.” Background: London, 33, rose to fame in 2018 after undergoing dozens of…
TikTok user shares DIY ‘rice water facial’ she learned during ‘dirt poor’ childhood
A TikTok user recently went viral for sharing a DIY (do-it-yourself) “rice water facial” that her Taiwanese immigrant mother would prepare for her when she was young. Key details: TikTok user…
Sarah Sun makes history as first Chinese woman to be crowned Miss Utah
Sarah Sun has won the Miss Utah 2023 competition, becoming the first Chinese woman to ever claim the crown. The competition: On Saturday, the Miss Utah 2023 came to an end at the Capitol Theatre in…
Bretman Rock covers Vogue Philippines for Pride
Hawaiian-based Filipino beauty and social media influencer Bretman Rock is the cover model for Vogue Philippines’ first ever Pride cover. The cover shot, captured by Regina David, showcases the…
‘Loud and proud’: Miss Universe Philippines comes out as bisexual
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee has recently come out as bisexual. The 28-year-old Filipino actress and model was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 on May 13 and will go on…
R’Bonney Gabriel returns to Houston for first time since winning Miss Universe 2022
R’Bonney Gabriel returned to her hometown in Houston, Texas, last weekend for the first time since becoming Miss Universe 2022 in January. Gabriel, 28, made history in October 2022 by becoming the…
Vietnamese model Dahan Phuong Oanh proves to be a rising star in NYFW debut
Dahan Phuong Oanh is one of the year’s most in-demand models, as evidenced by her New York Fashion Week (NYFW) debut. The 23-year-old, Dien Bien Phu-born model participated in eight shows for the…
Henry Golding is the most handsome Asian man in the world, according to Golden Ratio
“Crazy Rich Asians” star Henry Golding is the ninth most handsome man in the world, according to a new analysis based on the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi. In three Instagram posts last week, plastic…
Look: Miss Universe 2022 candidates show off stunning Filipino-made gowns
Several 2022 Miss Universe candidates showed off gowns made by Filipino designers in the pageant’s preliminary competition. On Wednesday night, nine delegates donned evening gowns made by Filipino…
Gucci releases Year of the Rabbit special collection for Lunar New Year
Gucci is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a special collection released for Lunar New Year. “As the dawn of the Year of the rabbit awakens with Spring, a season of new beginnings, the House…
Japan’s top cosplayer made over $1.5 million in 2022, manager reveals
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako earned over 200 million yen (approximately $1.5 million) in revenue for 2022, according to her manager. The news was revealed on Monday when the cosplayer and her manager…
K-pop idols make their mark on ‘The 100 Most Beautiful/Handsome Faces of 2022’ lists
K-pop stars dominate this year’s “100 Most Beautiful” and “100 Most Handsome Faces” lists by TC Chandler and The Independent Critics. Nancy Jewel McDonie, Momoland’s Korean American visual, took the…
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.…
Crowning of first transgender woman in local Miss America pageant sparks ‘woke’ criticism
Brían (pronounced "Bree-ann") Nguyen, a 19-year-old social media influencer and business management student, was crowned Miss Greater Derry 2023 on Nov. 6. She is the first transgender title holder…
Japanese mom has her 9-year-old daughter undergo double eyelid surgery to be ‘beautiful’
Rucchi, one half of a mother-daughter YouTube duo, paid thousands of dollars to have her 9-year-old daughter Micchi undergo double eyelid surgery to change her appearance. “A girl needs double…
AAPI celebrities featured in People’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive issue
People magazine released a sneak peek at some of the celebrities featured in this year’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. AAPI male celebrities who made the cut include Ke Huy Quan, Jo Koy and Dwayne “The…
