11 April 2009
Fashion designer Malia Peoples models her own Japanese-inspired design, a fuzzy cat-ears hat. Peoples admits that Japanese fashion can oftentimes be quirky. Photo provided by Malia Peoples Co-owner Jay Doughten stands in his boutique, Atsui Tokyo, a clothing store on Madison Street that specializes in bring high quality Japanese fashion to Seattle. Atsui Tokyo photos [...]
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11 April 2009
Model photo: Alfred Lape wears his own designs. (Photos provided by Alfred Lape and lavshlv.com) By Jacklyn Tran NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY As Alfred Lape strolled the walkways of UW as a student, it wasn’t the department he was headed toward that indicated his passion in life. It was what he did while walking between classes [...]
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11 April 2009
By Peter Jo NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Americans spend millions of dollars on skin care products each year in the hope of recapturing a youthful luster. A 30-day supply of skin products can range from $20 to $250, depending on the product. While lotions, creams, toners, or light treatments may have some effect in improving appearance, [...]
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11 April 2009
By Ryan Pangilinan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Whether it’s a carefully disheveled thick mane or a sleeker, longer style, Asian hair has evolved into a unique cultural force. Across the United States — and definitely here in Seattle — many salons have specialized in styling Asian hair and providing cuts that are native to trends in [...]
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11 April 2009
Growing up in the Philippines, Designer Kiko Rodriguez never thought he’d be making wedding gowns in America. However, he is currently living out his dream. (Photos provided by Kiko Rodriguez) By Vivian Nguyen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY He designs his white dresses so they symbolize destiny and fate, but the way Kiko Rodriguez fell into the [...]
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11 April 2009
By Yoon S. Park NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When one thinks of fashion, cities such as Milan, Paris, London, Tokyo, and New York immediately come to mind. Where does Seattle fit into that mix? According to local boutique owner Michelle Kim, Seattle fashion is — in a word — safe. It’s safe both in style and [...]
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11 April 2009
By Ryan Pangilinan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Flipping through fashion magazines, it’s apparent that male Asian American models aren’t very prevalent. There are the typical stereotypes that ac-company the stigma of being a male model — a thin, muscular body and usually, white skin. When there are ethnic models, they are usually Black. This uneven balance [...]
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11 April 2009
Spring may be upon us, but the clouds of recession still linger, and keeping up with the latest trends may not be a top priority for those struggling to pay bills.
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11 April 2009
By Yuki Nakajima NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most women want beautiful eyes; thus, eyelash extensions and color contact lenses have become very popular. These products certainly change how eyes look but may cause trouble for people who are not properly educated on how to use them.
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11 April 2009
Marie Claire magazine’s “Indian Stunner” picks Tory Burch shirt retails for $550 J.Crew trousers retail for $228 Nicole Miller clutch retails for $175 (Photos provided by their respective companies) By Amy He NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY No trend is safe from the hands of fashion designers who are constantly on the prowl to satisfy the fickle [...]
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11 April 2009
By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Third Generation Sneakerheads”: This is how John Mooney describes himself and frequent customers at his Pioneer Square shoe boutique, Gems Sneakershop. Rather than stocking his store with the latest athletic shoes, Mooney carefully selects his inventory by focusing on individual pieces rather than bulk. “Shopping here is like going [...]
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11 April 2009
By Monica Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Whether you have straight, fine, thick, coarse, wavy, or curly hair, there are five products to live by: - Hair lotion/detangler - Thickening spray - Medium hold styling cream - An everyday hairspray - Heavy duty hairspray
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11 April 2009
By Thi-Le Vo Northwest Asian Weekly What do Asian American and Asian designers Thakoon Panichgul, Jason Wu, and Junya Watanabe all have in common? Their creations have graced the frame of first lady Michelle Obama, who is now emerging as a fashion icon. When she wore a J. Crew “crystal constellation” cardigan, it sold out [...]
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04 April 2009
When Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American welder, dared to challenge the constitutionality of his internment in 1942, his objections
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04 April 2009
With President Barack Obama’s recent economic stimulus package on its way to the States, many local agencies are eagerly awaiting its
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04 April 2009
He left Vietnam in 1996 to avoid being detained and arrested by its government. All he wanted was to
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