May 11th, 2021
Born in Thailand to parents of Chinese descent,
Phillip Lim immigrated to the United States at a young age. Today, he is one of America’s top names in fashion, having experienced widespread success since launching his eponymous brand “3.1 Phillip Lim” in 2005. His designs, praised for their “cool, easy, chic” aesthetic, have been worn by household names like
Michelle Obama and
Gigi Hadid.
When the media started reporting on the rise in anti-Asian violence earlier this year, many in the fashion industry remained silent on the issue but not Lim, who has long been an outspoken advocate for marginalized communities. In collaboration with
The Wall Street Journal reporter talks to Asia Blog about her debut collection of short stories, which depict ordinary lives in China and of the Chinese diaspora.
April 27th, 2021
One of Kim Saira s Instagram resource designs (left) and activist and artist Kim Saira (right). (Courtesy of Kim Saira)
Technology has profoundly changed activism. Some of the biggest social justice movements over the past decade were born online from #MeToo, a call for women to share stories of their experiences with misogyny and violence; the #OscarsSoWhite campaign to encourage more diversity in Hollywood; and #BlackLivesMatter, which shed light on the many unjust deaths of Black people at the hands of law enforcement and others. Digital tools like social media, bystander video recordings, and crowdfunding have proven to be some of the fastest and most effective ways to start a movement, create awareness, and raise money.
April 20th, 2021
Designer Prabal Gurung discusses how his design ethos is inspired by events and issues around him. Photo courtesy of Prabal Gurung.
Prabal Gurung is best known as a world famous luxury fashion designer, one whose designs are worn by boldface names like U.S. Vice President
Kamala Harris, who wore a matching maroon set during an Inauguration week event in January. But what sets the Nepalese American apart from other designers is his seamless ability to unite activism, inclusivity, and justice in his work.
Gurung has long used his platform to advocate for causes he cares about. His Spring 2020 collection posed the question “Who Gets To Be American?” a phrase that was emblazoned on sashes worn by models in a timely message as the country engages in a contentious debate over immigration. Last summer, as the Black Lives Matter movement came to a crescendo following
Sophia Li on Combating Anti-Asian Hate: Our Fight Is Everyone s Fight asiasociety.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from asiasociety.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.