They Call Us The Menswear Guy

Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.

What's up, podcast listeners? We've got another episode of our podcast They Call Us Bruce. (Almost) each week, my good friend, writer/columnist Jeff Yang and I host an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America, with a strong focus on media, entertainment and popular culture.

In this episode, we welcome fashion industry commentator and writer Derek Guy, also known as "the menswear guy." He talks about how his interest in clothing and fashion led to his popular blog and social media persona; how his writing weaves together humor, history, cultural criticism, and political commentary to make fashion feel relevant to anyone; why terrible politicians are such easy targets for sartorial critique; and why he was compelled to speak out about anti-immigrant rhetoric and stereotyping -- making himself the target of the likes of J.D. Vance. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of being the menswear guy.

They Call Us Bruce 161b: They Call Us Live From New York - Part 2

Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.



What's up, podcast listeners? We've got another episode of our podcast They Call Us Bruce. (Almost) each week, my good friend, writer/columnist Jeff Yang and I host an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America, with a strong focus on media, entertainment and popular culture.

In this episode, recorded live at The Greene Space at WNYC, we welcome writer/comedian Karen Chee and costume designer Minji Kim to talk about Asian American visibility in fashion and entertainment. Part 2 of the in-studio "RISE Conversations" in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month and inspired by RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Produced with the generous support of UBS.

Steven Yeun’s Guide to Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse (at the Office)

Also: Looking cool as hell for GQ in a tweed suit.



It's been a long summer for fans of The Walking Dead, but we'll only have to wait a few more days to learn which character met their bloody end at the hands of the villainous Negan. Fans know that Glenn, played by Steven Yeun on AMC's hit undead drama, [SPOILER] dies in the comics, but maybe our favorite Asian American zombie apocalypse survivor will be spared? Hell, I don't even want to know. Put us out of our misery.

In the meantime, check out Steven suiting up in this fun feature for GQ, in which he outlines some important tips for surviving a zombie apocalypse at the office -- and looks sharp while doing it:

If you should ever find yourself fighting off walkers at the workplace, take note of Steven's tips. The guy has survived six season of The Walking Dead (so far), so I think he knows what he's talking about.

Kearny Street Workshop presents Celebrate Your Body 2016

A Body-Positive Fashion Show & Expo Featuring POC Designers and Stylists, March 5



Bay Area! This Saturday, March 5 in Oakland, catch the Kearny Street Workshop's "Celebrate Your Body," a body-positive fashion show and expo featuring POC designers and stylists. This night features the work of eight designers and a lineup of models who represent the diversity and range of bodies mainstream fashion ignores. There will also be performances by the drag troupe Rice Rockettes and folk trio Los Sirenas.

Here are some more details:

Asians Wear Clothes on the Internet

Thursday, February 11 at the Asian American Writers' Workshop



If you're in New York City, join the Asian American Writers' Workshop for a discussion featuring some of your favorite Asian fashion thinkers. Minh-Ha T. Pham's new book Asians Wear Clothes on the Internet explores the rise of elite Asian fashion bloggers. Join Pham, NYU Professor Thuy Linh Tu, and beauty and fashion politics writer Arabelle Sicardi as they talk "Asian taste," racialized eliteness, and the digital fashion economy.

Here are some more details about the event:

Check the Senior Street Style of 'Chinatown Pretty'

Blog and photo exhibition inspired by the unique elder fashion of San Francisco's Chinatown.



Chinatown Pretty is a fashion and storytelling project chronicling the street style of seniors living (and grocery shopping) in San Francisco's Chinatown. Because dude, let's face it, these elders have got some serious style.

"We're here to celebrate the ingenuity, flair, and beauty of San Francisco Chinatown and its longtime residents," the blog declares. "Chinatown Pretty brings us joy and we hope it will put a smile on your face too."

Photographer Andria Lo and writer Valerie Luu, "two friends who love dim sum and chasing after pretty po-pos," say they were inspired to create the project while Luu was living in Chinatown, when she would see silver-haired seniors looking hella fresh, rocking their own unique fashions.

Asian Humans of New York

Guest Post by Minh-Ha T. Pham



I'm on vacation! This week, I'm taking a much-needed break to recharge the batteries and get a change of scenery. To keep things going around here, I've enlisted the help of several friends of the blog to submit guest posts on various topics of their choosing. Here's one from Minh-Ha T. Pham, author of 'Asians Wear Clothes on the Internet: Race, Gender, and the Work of Personal Style Bloggin.'

My guest post pays tribute to New York City, with a special focus on my home borough of Brooklyn. In it, I spotlight Asian New Yorkers in the fields of fashion, food, and photography. Here are their stories, told mostly in their own words. (All photos are used with permission and courtesy of the featured individuals unless otherwise noted.)

2015 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Fashion

Vilcek Foundation seeks immigrant fashion professionals for $50,000 prize



Calling all immigrant fashion professionals! The Vilcek Foundation, a New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of immigrant contributions to American arts and science, is currently seeking eligible candidates for the 2015 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Fashion.

The Creative Promise Prizes aim to encourage and support young immigrants who have demonstrated exceptional achievements early in their careers. Three winners in the field of fashion -- including fashion designers, stylists, makeup/hair artists and image makers -- will receive a $50,000 unrestricted cash prize.

Eligible candidates include individuals who were born outside the United States, are currently permanent residents or naturalized residents, and are 38 years old or under. Categories include:

Supreme x Bruce Lee 2013 Fall/Winter Collection

Exclusive collaboration with Bruce Lee Enterprises



There's been a lot of cool Bruce news this week. Here's some more, and it's pretty stylin'... Supreme has combined forces with Bruce Lee Enterprises for a kickass collaboration paying tribute to the martial arts movie legend and pop culture icon. The capsule collection, available in stores and online today, includes a coaches jacket, button-down shirt and three original graphic tees made exclusively for Supreme.

Here are some of the designs:

I will cut someone in this Target for a Phillip Lim handbag.

What happens when Phillip Lim launches his new line at Target? Limsanity.



On Sunday, Target released the much-anticipated 3.1 Phillip Lim collection, offering an appealing line of modestly-priced designer handbags, clothing and other accessories. But if you weren't there when stores opened at 8:00am, chances are, ya got nuthin': At Target, shoppers scramble for 3.1 Phillip Lim bags.

Stores were pretty much ransacked. Phillip Lim racks were reportedly stripped clean just ten minutes after opening. According to the Los Angeles Times, shoppers at the Target store in West Hollywood were relatively civil and polite to one another... until employees rolled out an additional pallet of handbags to re-up.

Then shit got real.

Here's video of what a full-blown handbag swarm looks like:

Watch people lose their sh*t when Alexander Wang gives away free clothes

Last month, red hot fashion designer Alexander Wang invited New Yorkers, via social media, to a mysterious "one-time-only undisclosed event," with scarce details revealing only a location and time.

On the day of the event, curious fans were greeted with a video message from Wang, who revealed that when the doors opened, attendees would have exclusive access to pieces from the "T by Alexander Wang" collection. Oh, and everything was free. No shopping bags or carts, just whatever you could physically take.

Here's the video of folks losing their minds over some free Alexander Wang:

Retrofit Republic presents the Immigrant Dreams Lookbook Photoshoot Contest

Our stylin' friends at Retrofit Republic have launched their latest socially conscious fashion contest, the Immigrant Dreams Lookbook Photoshoot. With the ongoing national conversation on immigration, and all eyes on the federal immigration reform bill, they're centering their next lookbook on compelling immigrant stories. Here's the Facebook graphic with more information:

south bay first thursdays presents apis in fashion

San Jose, it's time to talk fashion. South Bay First Thursdays is kicking off its latest event this November 1st with a panel discussion featuring fashion designers, photographers, and models, moderated by Danny "Dandiggity" Le. Here's some more info:

jeremy lin's "year of the dragon" nike destroyer jacket

Check out this kickass custom "Year of the Dragon" Nike Destroyer jacket, presented to Jeremy Lin earlier this year at the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend. The detailing includes a tip of the hat to Jeremy's hometown of Palo Alto and an homage to his alma mater, Harvard University. Pretty sweet, but don't expect to pick it up off the rack. It's one of a kind. Here are a few more photos:

jeremy lin air force 1 quickstrike

Holy crap! Check out these cool Jeremy Lin shoes! To celebrate Linsanity, Nike will release the Jeremy Lin Air Force 1 Quickstrike, a handsome looking sneaker in classic New York Knicks blue and orange, complete with an embroidered "JL" on the back. The shoes are due out in June and will be priced at $100. Here are some more photos: