19 articles
Crime
Cops seize $35 million in designer knock-offs in NYC Chinatown raid
The New York Police Department seized $35 million in counterfeit goods — many of them replicas of luxury bags — sold openly in Lower Manhatt...
Carl Samson
Fashion
Hermes, Versace and more: Video reveals luxurious items available at Costcos in China
A woman has gone viral for revealing the luxurious items offered to Chinese customers at Costco branches in China. The luxurious items: Ame...
Michelle De Pacina
Social Media
Thai man leaves TikTok in stitches for printing his face on his suitcase
A Thai man has gone viral on TikTok after posting a video of a suitcase with his face printed on it. About the video: On July 12, TikTok use...
Editorial Staff
YouTuber warns viewers about how designer brands are keeping them poor
A YouTube video warning against buying expensive luxury brands has gone viral. Cara Nicole, a YouTuber who makes videos about money, media a...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
Former Hong Kong TV host ignites criticism for Christmas trees decorated with Hermès boxes
Priscilla Ku Kei-kwan, a former Hong Kong actor and TV host, ignited criticism online after sharing pictures online of her two Christmas tre...
Interviews
Meet Soyon An, the Korean American costume designer who won an Emmy when she was 27
Soyon An, the Korean American costume designer who won her first Emmy at only 27 years old, opened up about her journey to creative success ...
Thy Nguyen
How Rocky Gathercole Went From Homeless Teen to Designing for Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears
Rocky Gathercole, the late Filipino celebrity fashion designer known for his avant-garde creations, was homeless for eight years before purs...
News
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 ...
Chinese Designer and Her Sister are Killing the Fashion Game on TikTok
A Chinese woman is stopping users in their tracks with her impressive fashion videos on TikTok. The account @loora888 belongs to a China-bas...
‘Most Woke Man in Fashion’ Casts All Asian Models in New Ad Campaign
Nepalese-American fashion designer, Prabal Gurung, has announced his casting of all Asian models for his fall 2018 “Stronger in Color&...
Ziye Wang
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Designer Dresses Were So Expensive They Had to Have Their Own Security
In addition to its vibrant cast, bringing the colorful world of “Crazy Rich Asians” to life also requires some top-notch sets and costume de...
Ryan General
Asia
Singaporean Doll Collector Makes Amazing Barbie Dresses Out of Tissue Paper
Jian Yang is an avid Barbie doll collector who happens to be quite talented in designing and creating fancy dresses for his Barbie dolls. A ...
Malaysian Student Who Went on $3.4 Million Shopping Spree After Bank Error Let Off the Hook
The Malaysian student who splurged on $3.4 million worth of designer goods after her bank accidentally gave her a virtually unlimited overdr...
Transgender Thai Designer Creates Stunning Outfits Using Eco-Friendly Materials
One person’s trash is another’s art material. One aspiring designer from Thailand who grew up in poverty is being praised by the inter...
Kenzo Presents Spring 2018 Clothing Line With Only Asian Models
French luxury brand Kenzo presented its menswear and womenswear for spring 2018 in Paris over the weekend featuring only models of Asian des...
Khier Casino
Inside China’s Booming Industry For Fake Designer Goods
If you haven’t heard already, China has an actual name for its collective industry of knockoff products — fashion items included...
Lifestyle
Chinese-American Designer Featured in People Magazine’s ‘World’s Most Beautiful’ Issue
Celebrity designer Vern Yip, who has appeared on TLC’s “Trading Spaces”, has been featured in People Magazine’s 2017 “World’s Most Bea...
Dolce & Gabbana Causes Outrage in China for Revealing Beijing’s ‘Ugly Side’
Dolce & Gabbana has infuriated Chinese netizens after it highlighted an underdeveloped Beijing in a recent photoshoot. The images, shot ...
Here’s the Dirty Little Secret Behind Why Outlet Stores Are So Cheap
Outlet stores: The number one destination for people who don’t mind snagging last season’s designer clothes for a discount. You get the qual...
Max Chang
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