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Design student shuns fur, then becomes finalist in national contest

Design student shuns fur, then becomes finalist in national contest

By Nan Nan Liu Northwest Asian Weekly Gahee Bae never thought she would become a finalist in the Humane Society’s annual Cool vs. Cruel contest. She was wrong. “Oh yes … I was surprised … I actually didn’t [expect to become a finalist],” confessed Bae, who recently graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle. “This [...]

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Posted in Fashion, Features 49, Profiles, Vol 30 No 49 | 12/3-12/90 Comments

Debbie Nghiem, a fashion designer with a cause

Debbie Nghiem, a fashion designer with a cause

By Nan Nan Liu Northwest Asian Weekly Debbie Nghiem studied business finance in school, worked in San Jose’s booming tech industry, and had been kept away from fashion by her mother. Nghiem ended up making dresses anyway. It was just in her genes. Today, finally with the support of her mother, Nghiem is the designer [...]

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Posted in Fashion, Profiles, Vol 30 No 38 | 9/17-9/232 Comments

A dream comes true for both mother and daughter

A dream comes true for both mother and daughter

By Vivian Miezianko Northwest Asian Weekly Without a magic wand, can an 8-year-old girl’s drawing and sketches of dresses be turned into actual garments?

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Posted in Business, Fashion, Vol 30 No 30 | 7/23-7/291 Comment

Women struggle with being a size smaller than small

Women struggle with being a size smaller than small

At 4’11″ and 90 pounds, Virginia Sjahli is a petite size. Many women envy her size, but Sjahli faces obstacles in shopping for clothes.

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Posted in Fashion, Lifestyle, Vol 30 No 22 | 5/28-6/35 Comments

‘My mom hates what I wear’

‘My mom hates what I wear’

Have you ever noticed that your mom’s fashion tastes are a bit off? You sometimes feel the need to adjust her outfit before she ventures out in public wearing her hot pink fanny pack.

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Posted in Cultures, Fashion, Lifestyle, Vol 30 No 19 | 5/7-5/130 Comments

Legally chic: Should fashion designs receive copyright  protection? – Local Asian American experts, designers weigh in on the debate

Legally chic: Should fashion designs receive copyright protection? – Local Asian American experts, designers weigh in on the debate

Laotian American designer Banchong Douangphrachanh buzzes with excitement as she prepares to launch her 2011 fall/winter menswear collection.

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Posted in Fashion, Profiles, Vol 30 No 8 | 2/19-2/258 Comments

These days, APIs create a big fashion footprint

These days, APIs create a big fashion footprint

During Lars Lee’s sophomore year at the University of Washington, the Chinese American student met classmate and future fashion business partner David Fung.

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Posted in Fashion, Profiles, Vol 29 No 45 | 11/6-11/120 Comments

Myshimmer.com blends makeup tips with social networking

Myshimmer.com blends makeup tips with social networking

As an engineering student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Emily Tse juggled demanding classes and homework. So when she had spare time, she turned to a hobby in order to release stress. She started experimenting with makeup.

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Posted in Fashion, Lifestyle, Vol 29 No 17 | 4/24-4/301 Comment

Nix the swimsuit. Bring on the cultural attire.

Nix the swimsuit. Bring on the cultural attire.

Snoqualmie Casino, in partnership with Kevin Stewart Productions, organized the Miss Northwest Asian Pacific Contest, a cultural pageant. It took place on Jan. 16 at the Snoqualmie Casino.

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Posted in 2010, Archive, Cultures, Fashion, Lifestyle, Vol 29 No 6 | 2/6-2/120 Comments

Thai-ing East to West: Fashion designer the next reality TV star?

Thai-ing East to West: Fashion designer the next reality TV star?

Instead of crunching numbers, Nguyen spends his days creating couture at Thai Nguyen Couture in Orange County. From evening gowns and bridal gowns to ready-to-wear lines, he immerses himself in each step of the process.

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Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Fashion, Profiles, Vol 28 No 52 | 12/19-250 Comments

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