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Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011

Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011
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Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011
Glee star Harry Shum Jr. lands in the November 2011 issue of GQ. The show how Asian guys should dress for the winter. He’s definitely dressed to impress. Also check out the clip of Glee’s resident dance machine, find out what the man can really do on the dance floor. He’s still got moves even in his outfits. Theman is styling and profiling. What’s your favorite outfit on Harry Shum Jr.? Read more about it here.

He had quite a year appearing in Glee Season 3 Episode 3: Asian F, Matched, LXD, Buffet, 3 Steps to Self Esteem, Best Date EVER!, and 3 Minutes.

Harry Shum Jr. in GQ November 2011

Rise of the Asian models

Rise of the Asian models

From the top designer shows in New York to ads for the all-American brand J. Crew, a new group of supermodels is taking center stage. Move over, Heidi, Gisele and Naomi, and make way for Du Juan, Shu Pei and rising star Liu Wen. (A wave that started a few years ago when we saw the color line breaking in modeling and fashion.) Lui Wen was a ubiquitous presence at New York Fashion Week this fall and was the most-booked model of color at this year’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. She was the first Chinese model to walk a Victoria’s Secret runway show, which is usually dominated by blond bombshells.

This new trend may be due to the fact that the fashion world wants to grab a piece of the the booming buying power of the Chinese consumer. In cosmetics alone, the Asian market is poised to become the world’s largest, growing to $85 billion a year. Recently, Estee Lauder signed Lui Wen as its first Asian “brand ambassador,” joining the ranks of Elizabeth Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow as spokeswomen for the brand.

Even though Liu Wen may be breaking out, there are still some concerns. In a recent British Vogue spread about the rise of Asian models misidentified Liu Wen as a different Chinese model.

“Unfortunately. it plays into the stereotypes that Asians all look alike, because the models did all kind of look alike.” Jen Wang of Disgrasian.

Joe Zee, the creative director of Elle Magazine, states “There’s something to be said about grouping a bunch of Asian models together. I think that it feels almost like a fad or a trend, versus something that just feels like a melting pot of beauty.”

Rise of the Asian models

MC Kato visits 2011 Fashion Week

MC Kato visits 2011 Fashion Week

Recently, MC Kato was invited to make celebrity appearances at several 2011 Fashion Week events. Since it was his first time out at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week he decided to show some love to channelAPA.com and shoot a little video to share his experiences. He attended shows for the Bowen Collection, General Idea, Pamela Roland, VLOV, Stevie Boi and many more. He was also invited out to Versace’s Fashion Night Out, Project Runway’s after party and other night time events which you can see in his video along with other celebs who attended.

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MC Kato visits 2011 Fashion Week

Vivienne Tam x Li Ning fashion yoga line

Vivienne Tam x Li Ning fashion yoga line

During Fashion Week, international designer Vivienne Tam partnered with Chinese sportswear company Li Ning to launch a fashion yoga line. Led by internationally famous Yogis, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee, graceful and experienced yogis showcased the new line with beautiful yoga poses. Not only will the women’s yoga line be fashionable, but it will also be eco-friendly and functional. The 20-piece collection includes yoga and related accessories like sports bras, pants (full-length and mid-calf), tanks, tees, shorts, yoga bags, and mats. You can expect this to be very yoga-friendly as Vivienne Tam practices yoga herself.

Chinese sportswear company Li Ning is also on the verge of launching their line in the US. Look for more Asian brands to enter the US market soon.

Vivienne Tam x Li Ning fashion yoga line

Audrey’s Fashion Night Out 2011

Audrey's Fashion Night Out 2011

Audrey Magazine presents “Audrey’s Fashion Night Out 2011,” the 4th annual fashion show and party at Exchange LA. Audrey invites you out to a “night out” of music, live performances, fashion and entertainment. This year, a special shopping area will be set up where guests can purchase clothes featured on the runway along with a variety of other clothes and accessories at discounted prices.

Audrey Magazine proudly partners with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M), a non-profit organization providing education and saving lives by facilitating the matching of marrow and blood cell donors.

Participating Designers:
-Anh Volcek
-Eryn Brinie
-Dalia MacPhee
-Truth and Pride
-Onanong Swimwear
-SAJA
-Blue Tassel
-Neoclassics
– MYVL

Catch special performances by dance crew KABA MODERNinternational girl pop phenom BLUSH (see the chanenlAPA.com interview with Blush), and deejaying by Peter Rocks of MY NINJA!

Enjoy open bar courtesy of Ketel One and nosh on delectables from The Novel CafeCafe BleuCJ Foods, and King of New York.

**YOU MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
For more information, please contact geney@audreymagazine.com

AUDREY’S FASHION NIGHT OUT 2011
Exchange LA
618 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014

  • 7:00-8:30pm : Open Clothing Market
  • 9:00-9:45pm : Fashion Show (with performances)
  • 9:45-1:00am : After-party

To purchase tickets, visit here. Use the discount code ‘channelapa’ to get 20% off the value price.

2010 Audrey’s Fashion Night Out recap

Catch My Heart by Michelle Phan x Joseph Vincent

Catch My Heart by Michelle Phan x Joseph Vincent

Makeup guru Michelle Phan jumped in to directed with her latest video “Catch My Heart”. It’s part short film and part make up tutorial. In the short, she gets ready for a music festival where she meets Joseph Vincent. Here’s some of her thoughts on the project:

This is my first time ever directing. I wrote this story on a flight to NY, inspired by the idea of two lovers meeting because of their phones. I wanted to try something different from my normal makeup tutorials, so I hope you guys enjoy this love story meshed with a makeup tutorial 🙂 Please watch till the end!

love stories happen everyday… you never know when.

Catch My Heart by Michelle Phan x Joseph Vincent