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· Carl Samson
Groom’s Ex-Girlfriend Crashes His Wedding Dressed in a Bridal Gown
A recent wedding in China became something out of a romantic drama when the groom’s ex-girlfriend showed up in her own bridal gown and asked for a chance at his love again. The scene, which was caught in a 30-second video, has gone viral on Chinese social media, with many…
· Jin Hyun
8 Traditional Asian Gowns Reimagined As Modern Prom Dresses
Year after year, the same old, generic yet popular dress styles circulate the internet during prom dress-shopping season. But last year, a Filipino-American teen turned heads at her senior prom in a Filipiniana complete with a pamaypay (fan) and we all took notes. For Asian…
· Bryan Ke
Gemma Chan’s Beautiful SAG Gown Took 100 Hours to Create
Gemma Chan, without a doubt, turned heads on the silver carpet at the recent Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards with her absolutely stunning gown, which actually took 100 hours to create and finish.
· Ryan General
Former AV Star Maria Ozawa Sports Traditional Filipino Gown at Flower Parade in The Philippines
Maria Ozawa recently captivated her Filipino fans in the town of Candelaria, Quezon Province in The Philippines when she joined a local festival tradition known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May). The former adult-film star wore a traditional Filipino gown during the last day of…
· Bryan Ke
Teen SLAYS Prom After Rocking Traditional Filipiniana Gown
Tricia Jane Asuncion, a Filipino-American Houston high school senior, recently made a lot of heads turn after she showed up at her prom wearing the traditional clothes Filipino women wear during very special occasions: a Filipiniana comeplete with a pamaypay (fan). “Being that…
· Editorial Staff
Melania Trump Wears $4,000 Asian-Inspired Gown During China Trip
As President Trump is making his way through China during his Asia tour, First Lady Melania Trump is stealing the show with her elegant outfit on Thursday. The 47-year-old former model arrived at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday donning a black Asian-inspired gown…
· Carl Samson
Brides Around the World Are Now Turning Kimonos into Wedding Gowns
Kimonos are the new wedding gowns, y’all. If you haven’t heard yet, the trend appears to have sprung from a Japanese company called The Oriental Wasou, which claims to have “helped many beautiful brides succeed, in their fairytale fantasy, on their very special day.”
· Ryan General
Disney Teams Up With Japanese Company to Create the Most Epic Fairy Tale Wedding Gowns
Brides-to-be in Japan who have dreamed of a fairytale wedding will soon be able to transform into a Disney princess on their wedding day — no fairy godmothers required. Japanese wedding dress provider Kuraudia Co. recently unveiled a line of gowns inspired by princesses from…
· Ryan General
Chinese Bride Forces Groom to Wear Her Gown Because She’s Afraid to Look Fat In It
The bride and groom at a wedding in China caught their guests by surprise when the couple made their appearance seemingly wearing the wrong outfits. The wedding, held last Saturday in Nanchong, Sichuan province had the couple’s friends and family pleasantly shocked after the…
· Bryan Ke
US Accuses Chinese Government of Hiding the Severity of COVID-19 to Hoard Medical Supplies
The Chinese government has been accused of hiding the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in its early days to hoard medical supplies to be used as a response by U.S. intelligence officials. A report from the Department of Homeland Security dated May 1 claims China’s government,…
· Carl Samson
12-Year-Old Fashion Designer Sews Masks for Doctors and Nurses Fighting COVID-19
A 12-year-old fashion designer from California aims to sew 500 face masks for health care workers fighting coronavirus in the country. Ashlyn So, whose designs have graced New York Fashion Week — among various other shows — began giving away masks to doctors and nurses in her…
· Editorial Staff
Asian MMA Stars Unite in the Face of Racism Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global situation bringing the world to its knees, we’ve seen both the best and the worst of humankind. On one end, people have gone to great lengths to lend a helping hand to one another. We’ve donated money, Personal Protective Equipment…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Doctor and Influencer Team Up to Raise $100,000 for Frontline Healthcare Workers
A medical practitioner from California with an integrative osteopathic clinic and a style blogger with over 93 million YouTube views have joined forces to raise $100,000 for healthcare workers across the nation. There is a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Indonesian Fashion Photographer Fights Hate Through Powerful Visualizations
Reinhardt Kenneth is using his skills to create awareness and begin conversations through his intense, visually-gripping photographic series with themes surrounding COVID-19. The LA-based fashion and celebrity photographer told NextShark that he was feeling a range of emotions…
· Bryan Ke
Panda Express Donates $2 Million in Face Masks to Frontline Healthcare Workers
Andrew and Peggy Cherng, the founders of Panda Express, are donating $2 million dollars worth of protective equipment to front-liners battling the current COVID-19 outbreak. In its official announcement, the Panda Express created a COVID-19 Community Care Fund through its…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese University Uses Robot Surrogates to Hold Graduation
A university in Japan gave its students the opportunity to attend their graduation from their home by letting them control avatar robots as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The robots, called “Newme,” was developed by ANA Holdings, according to Reuters. One by one, the students…
· Maina Chen
Chinese Americans Unite Over WeChat to Fight COVID-19 in NY Despite Experiencing Abuse
A New York Times article has compiled a list of Chinese American associations and groups who have raised funds to secure and donate masks to New York hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the current climate and the increased number of hate crimes and racially-charged…
· Ernestine Siu
Philadelphia Chinatown Businesses Donate 25,000 Face Masks to Healthcare Workers Fighting COVID-19
The Philadelphia Chinese Community Organizations United (PCCOU) donated 25,000 face masks to local hospitals to protect the city’s healthcare professionals fighting the growing number of COVID-19 cases. A public request was made by the city of Philadelphia and local emergency…
· Ryan General
Chinese Companies Are Sending Medical Supplies to American Businesses to Help Fight Coronavirus
As news of COVID-19 infections slowing down in China, some Chinese companies are reportedly extending help to their American business partners. According to a Twitter thread started by journalist Ryan Sit, some manufacturers in China are now sending medical supplies to their…
· Ryan General
Filipina ‘Black Barbie’ Becomes a Fan Favorite in Miss Universe Philippines 2020
A 20-year-old candidate in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines pageant has become an early favorite among social media users.