On Feb. 4, Genesis House and Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) unveiled the collections of Bach Mai, Olivia Cheng of Dauphinette and Kozaburo Akasaka of Kozaburo, the designers who participated in their second annual Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant program.
121 days into 2024, I find myself evolving with each word I write and share from my journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have firsthand experiences and to share them with others.
The Knockturnal attended the AAPI Panel, in association with SNIPES, the premier sneaker and streetwear retailer with Canal Street Market. This event brought forth an extraordinary event that celebrates the rich and diverse tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture.
Apart from spring, New Yorkers now have something else to get excited about coming this May. It was announced today that NYC will be holding its own groundbreaking Asian concert “Head In The Clouds Music and Arts Festival.” This “Head In The Clouds New York Music Arts Festival” like its Los Angeles counterpart will be presented by 88rising.
To close off the month, Chung held an event in NYC’s Chinatown to support her favorite Asian restaurant last Saturday and shared some of her favorites in other cities.