12 articles
China
Seniors do the catwalk in lavish Chinese modeling pageant
The curtains have been drawn at Beijing’s 36th annual Middle Age and Senior Modeling Contest, where older contestants strut their style on t...
Bryan Ke
Opinion
The Problem With the Body Positivity Movement and Plus-Size Asian Models
Ashley Graham, Iskra Lawrence and Barbie Ferreira are redefining the definition of beauty within the entertainment industry, but when was th...
Jin Hyun
Fashion
Why We Have Decided to Stan Justine Biticon
Justine Biticon has quickly endeared herself to a massive audience online not only through her wit, but also through her authentic self-expr...
Elliot Sang
Hmong Model Accuses Modeling Agency of Dropping Him Because He’s Gay and Asian
Chufue Yang, a Chicago-based model and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, is speaking out against discrimination in the industry after being ...
Entertainment
Korean American Child Model Signs With YG, Will Most Likely Become a K-Pop Star
Korean American child model Ella Gross has reportedly signed a contract with The Black Label, a YG Entertainment subsidiary launched by prod...
‘Aussie-Chinese’ Model Struggles to Balance Her Western Identity and Asian Roots
Fernanda Ly, an Australian model with Chinese roots, has spoken on the difficulties of racial identification and how she deals with them. Ly...
Carl Samson
Asia
Chinese Grandpa Becomes Nude Art Model, Gets Disowned by His Family
Wang Suzhong, an 88-year-old man from Chengdu province, China, was disowned by his family for pursuing a career in nude art modeling. Wang, ...
The Most Gorgeous Child Model in the World is Probably This Korean American Girl
A Korean American child model with charming looks and amazing talent is on her way to become the next big name in fashion. She is Ella Gross...
Steve Aoki’s Niece is Redefining the Fashion Industry as a Curvy Asian Model
Plus-size Asian model Natalie Nootenboom doesn’t just want to be known as the niece of popular DJ Steve Aoki — she hopes to rede...
Kyle Encina
Misc
26-Year-Old Woman With Rare Disorder Challenges Beauty Standards on Instagram
“My skin was my biggest insecurity, but now I just think it’s the most beautiful thing ever.” These powerful words opened ...
Heather Johnson Yu
Foreign Models Are Struggling to Survive in Vietnam
Vietnam’s fashion industry has been growing at an accelerated pace and it’s starting to make its mark in international design circles....
Ryan General
News
Man Who Did a Sexy Boudoir Shoot For His Wife Lands Modeling Job With American Eagle
The Canadian man who gained attention for his viral “dudeoir” photos has landed an underwear modelling gig with American Eagle. ...
Editorial Staff
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