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#BlackGyaru: African American creators revive ’90s Japanese subculture trend
A growing number of African American creators on TikTok are joining the “gyaru” trend, a Japanese fashion subculture that was popular in the 1990s. #BlackGyaru: Wearing brightly colored outfits and…
An ‘ultra-rare’ pair of Apple sneakers is on sale for $50,000
Sotheby’s is selling the shoes on its site as brand new and come in their original box
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…
Chinese teen regrets $115 tattoo sleeve, receives compensation nearly 7 times original price
Tattoos and regret: It’s a pairing that’s especially common in societies where body ink is traditionally frowned upon. For most individuals who no longer want their tats, that means ponying up for…
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…
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…
We’re not lion: King of the jungle’s mullet is mane attraction at Chinese zoo
One guest’s pictures from a Chinese zoo have recently gone viral for showing a lion’s reportedly natural, straight bangs. Some people stated that the lion looked different during their last visit.…
Rui Hachimura’s ‘Black Samurai’ sneaker and apparel collab collection with Jordan Brand is on fire
Japanese NBA star and Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura and Jordan Brand have released a collection of sweaters, shirts and footwear inspired by Hachimura’s Japanese roots. The now…
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…
See the long-awaited Nike x Hello Kitty sneakers set to drop just in time for summer
Sneakerheads are pumped for the new Nike x Hello Kitty Air Prestos sneakers collaboration. Those who missed out 18 years ago on the infamous first Nike x Hello Kitty sneakers collab — which is just…
Fast fashion retailer H&M accused of plagiarizing work of queer Asian American knitwear designer
Swedish fast-fashion giant H&M is in hot water after allegedly copying a queer Asian American designer’s signature textured knitwear. Chet Lo, who started his brand in 2020, is known for his spiky…
Chinese student poses as wealthy socialite to live in luxury in Beijing for free
Chinese student Zou Yaqi was able to live in “luxury” for free in Beijing just by dressing up and acting like a socialite. A socialite life: Zou reportedly spent 21 days in May eating free food,…
Filipina Teen Paints and Sews Her Own Prom Dress — The Result is Stunning
A creative Filipina teenager may have stumbled upon an unexpected career in fashion design after her high school graduation ball (prom night) gown of her own design and creation went viral in the…
Tired of Wearing Uniqlo? Here are 9 Asian-Owned Clothing Brands to Check Out in 2019
Let’s face it: flexing your Uniqlo fits is getting harder and harder now that every Asian seems to be wearing the brand. But don’t worry; your friends at NextShark have you covered. The following…
Eddie Huang Teams Up With Adidas to Unveil ‘Chinese New Year’ Ultra Boost
Celebrity chef, author, and restaurateur Eddie Huang has teamed up with Adidas for an Ultra Boost collaboration celebrating Chinese New Year. The sneakers will be dressed in all-red with gold…
Japanese Company Now Makes Kimonos With Hijabs for Muslim Women
Yumeyakata, a Japanese kimono rental store that caters to foreigners, is now offering wagara hijabs for Muslim women. Muslim women visiting Kyoto, Japan with plans to rent out kimonos can now fully…
Crocs Releases a Shoe That Looks Like It Has Boba On It
Crocs have come up with a new design that resembles boba pearls superglued on top of clogs. The new footwear design, which the company calls “Classic Timeless Clash Pearls Clog,” was spotted in…
Asian and Black Ballerinas Can Now Buy Shoes to Match Their Skin Tone
Ballerina shoes have traditionally been more of a pink or cream color, but a collaboration in the UK has developed shoes for non-white ballet dancers. A dance company for Ethnic Minorities called…
‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Star Lana Condor Lands New Holiday Campaign With H&M
Lana Condor, star of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” on Netflix, just released a holiday photo shoot with Swedish clothing retail giant H&M. Condor made the announcement via her Instagram page,…
Japanese Teen Shows Off Crazy Unique Style in Tokyo’s Famous Fashion District
A 15-year-old teenager with a very odd and yet interesting, taste in fashion is now becoming famous online after being pictured by an online fashion magazine on Omotesando-dori in Harajuku, Tokyo’s…
Chinese Carpenter Makes ‘Chanel’ High Heels Out of Bamboo
A skillful carpenter in southern China has wowed netizens after making a pair of “Chanel” heels out of bamboos. In a video filmed on Aug. 26, the carpenter, known only by Yang, is seen collecting two…
Century-Old Japanese Company Creates Modern ‘Outdoor’ Kimonos You Can Go Camping In
A century-old Kimono maker and an outdoors apparel manufacturer have teamed up to create some awesome-looking outdoor Kimono outfits that are ready to take on the upcoming chilly months in Japan.…
Japanese Company Releases Adorable Disney-Inspired Summer Kimonos
Poneycomb Tokyo, a Japanese fashion brand, just released a new line of lightweight summer kimono – commonly known and referred to as Yukata – that features some of the popular Disney characters. This…
Nike to Release the Air Jordan III ‘Seoul’ in South Korea
A new variant for Nike’s Air Jordan line is being released on March 10 — the Air Jordan III “Seoul” which is heavily inspired by South Korea’s flag design. This new model was created by Tinker…
Scottish-Japanese Artist Celebrates Her Heritage By Creating Beautiful ‘Kilt-mono’
Eighteen-year-old Scottish/Japanese artist Maya Caulfield likes to explore her unique cultural background through her creations — most recently, she’s won over Reddit for her hand-sewn plaid kimono.…
Modern Kimonos for Men Fused With Japanese and Scandinavian Styles Are Fly AF
Brace yourselves—and your pockets, maybe—as the kimono gets the modern treatment while keeping its roots in a new product line. The T-Kimono, created by Norway’s T-Michael and Japan’s Y. & Sons,…
Japanese Woman Goes Viral For Her Fantastic Pigeon Shoes
A Japanese woman recently went viral for her fancy DIY shoes that look so fly she has birds flocking around her. Wearing shoes that resemble a pair of pigeons, the woman was spotted trotting in a…
