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· Iris Jung
Thai protester sentenced to 2 years in prison for mocking queen with fashion show
A court in Thailand finalized the sentencing for Jatuporn “New” Saeoueng, a pro-democracy protester, on Monday. Jatuporn was charged with violation of the lese majeste law, which addresses the defaming of the monarchy a punishable crime, and the Public Safety Act. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese teen reports knife-wielding man to police — but he was just holding old-fashioned flip phone
On May 19, a teenage girl in Japan reported a man to the police after she mistook his flip phone for a knife. Dozens of officers responded to the teen’s call near Sendai Station in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region at around 1:30 p.m. After locating the man and searching his…
· Carl Samson
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 knitwear designs, which were featured in Doja Cat and SZA’s “Kiss Me More” music…
· Jane Nam
After 2-year hiatus, designer Alexander Wang set to make fashion comeback with popular Taobao model
After a two-year hiatus precipitated by sexual assault allegations, luxury fashion designer Alexander Wang, 38, will make his runway return in Los Angeles’ Chinatown on April 19. Titled “Fortune City,” Wang’s Fall 2022 collection pays homage to his Chinese American heritage. His…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese fashion icon Naomi Watanabe models Beyoncé’s Ivy Heart collection
Japanese fashion icon Naomi Watanabe joined fellow celebrities Karrueche Tran, Tyson Beckford, Troye Sivan and Chinese supermodel Shu Pei Qin to promote Beyoncé’s Ivy Park apparel drop for Valentine’s Day, Ivy Heart. According to the company’s press release, the line is “rooted…
· Jiselle Lee
Iconic fashion house Chanel chooses India-born Leena Nair to lead as CEO
Nair is the first Indian to be the global CEO of Chanel. She was formerly the global executive for Unilever and worked there for over 30 years. Experts think Nair’s appointment as CEO signals the brand’s evolution towards more diverse hires. Former longtime executive at Unilever…
· Maina Chen
‘You will have a better life if you wear impressive clothes’: Ambush founder talks fashion with Bella Poarch
A fashion designer and Tiktok sensation team up to talk about the best way to spend 24 hours in Tokyo, superpowers, “Animal Crossing,” clothing and the power of a spine-chilling scream. Dynamic duo: Yoon Ahn, Korean American co-founder of contemporary unisex label Ambush, was…
· Sarah Yukiko
Meet the House of Slay: the most fashionable Asian American superheroes
Five prominent Asian American fashion designers and influencers have banded together to launch “House of Slay,” a digital superhero comic series centering diverse Asian voices. On a night out in Manhattan’s Chinatown, the friendship of the “House of Slay” heroes is tested. The…
· Elizabeth Lee
Fashion world celebrates the life and legacy of Virgil Abloh
Groundbreaking fashion designer Virgil Abloh died yesterday following a private, two-year battle with a rare form of cancer at the age of 41. Saying goodbye: Celebrities and other industry leaders took to social media to mourn Abloh’s passing and share personal memories of the…
· Bryan Ke
‘We respect Chinese people’s feelings’: Dior and fashion photographer apologize for controversial photo
French luxury brand Dior and Chinese fashion photographer Chen Man have apologized for the controversial photo of a Chinese woman that has since been removed from a Shanghai exhibit. The apology: In a post on Weibo on Tuesday, Chen, 41, said that she reflected on the backlash…
· Bryan Ke
Fashion Designer Prabal Gurung Responds to Backlash Over Photoshopped NY Chinatown Mural for Lenape People
Prabal Gurung, a New York-based Nepalese fashion designer, ignited backlash for photoshopping an AAPI-Indigenous solidarity mural in Chinatown for his new Resort 2022 collection. The controversy: Gurung showcased the new dresses in his collection last week, Vogue reported.
· Ryan General
Megan Thee Stallion Partners With May Lee and Fashion Nova to Donate $50,000 to Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Fashion Nova and journalist/activist May Lee to donate $50,000 to a nonprofit advancing the rights of Asian Americans in Georgia and the Southeast. The donation, made to Advancing Justice Atlanta, is Megan’s…
· Bryan Ke
Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada Dies at 81 From COVID-19
Kenzo Takada, the founder of international luxury fashion house Kenzo, has died from COVID-19 complications at age 81 in Paris, France. The news of his passing came during Paris Fashion Week and was announced by a spokesperson for the designer’s luxury brand K-3, which was only…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Chinese ‘Glammas’ Are Now Using TikTok to Flex Their Fashion
These vogue grandmas, or “glam-mas” as their fans affectionately call them, are too busy putting together incredibly age-defying outfits at over 60 years of age and showing off their fashion know-how on the streets to bake cookies for you. The stylish grandmas, as they call…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Grandpa is Absolutely Fashion Goals for Our Future
Meet Grandpa Kang, an 83-year-old Chinese grandfather and social media fashion icon who is just oozing with swag. Kang, who is from Wuhan, China, has loved fashion since his youth, according to South China Morning Post.
· Bryan Ke
Fashion Store in Singapore Accused of Making Employees Report Weight Gains, Do Squats for Bad Sales
Allegations surfaced against Southaven, a fashion boutique chain in Singapore, for its harsh treatment of employees by requiring them to do a weekly report of their weight gain and making them do squats for missing their sales target. Several people who previously worked for…
· Editorial Staff
Fashion Designer Eugenia Kim Accused of Mistreating Black, POC Employees
An accessories designer based in New York has come under fire after expressing support for Black Lives when she herself was responsible for aggressive actions toward them and other people of color, some people alleged. Eugenia Kim, who is best known for her hats, has designed…
· 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…
· 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…
· Carl Samson
‘You’re the Virus’: Couple Allegedly Threaten to KICK Fashion Designer and Her Dogs in NYC
An Asian fashion designer took to social media to expose a man and a woman who allegedly referred to her as “the virus” and threatened to assault her in New York City. The incident, which was partially caught on video, took place at the spacious Bella Abzug Park near 35th Street…
Hello Kitty → Sanrio
Hello Kitty connects to Sanrio through characters, licensing, merch, collabs, cafes, and games.
Sanrio wants Hello Kitty to be more than merch.
If Hello Kitty already shows up in what you wear, gift, or collect, Sanrio now wants the same characters showing up in your next Switch play session too.
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ANTA
ANTA connects to Anta Sports and the broader fashion story around it.
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Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx became the uniform of Asia's 'gorpcore' elite — a Canadian mountaineering brand now majority-owned by China's Anta, where Greater China grew over 50% and helped push the label past $2 billion in its first year as a public company.
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China
China connects to Anta Sports and the broader fashion story around it.
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China Li-Ning
China Li-Ning connects to Li Ning and the broader fashion story around it.
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FILA China
Anta turned a fading Italian tennis label into China's premium athleisure crown jewel by keeping FILA's ~2,000-store footprint flat and instead tripling productivity per store — proof that in China, brand cachet and retail discipline beat raw expansion.
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GU
GU connects to Fast Retailing and the broader fashion story around it.
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Guochao
Guochao connects to Li Ning and the broader fashion story around it.
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Helmut Lang
Helmut Lang connects to Fast Retailing and the broader fashion story around it.
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Li-Ning
Li-Ning connects to Li Ning and the broader fashion story around it.
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Company · China · HKEX:2020
Anta Sports
Anta is China's largest sportswear group — it out-sells rivals at home and owns FILA China plus Arc'teryx and Salomon, turning national-brand pride into a global portfolio.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · China · HKEX:2331
Li Ning
Li Ning is the face of 'guochao' — the national-pride streetwear wave that made Chinese consumers choose a homegrown label over Nike and Adidas.
Company · India · NSE:NYKAA
Nykaa
Nykaa turned Indian beauty shopping into a cultural destination — influencer-led, house-brand-heavy, and bridging online with glossy physical stores.
Company · Japan · TYO:8136
Sanrio
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
Sanrio · Consumer · TYO:8136
Sanrio wants Hello Kitty to be more than merch.
If Hello Kitty already shows up in what you wear, gift, or collect, Sanrio now wants the same characters showing up in your next Switch play session too.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.