Atsuko Okatsuka @atsukocomedy on laughing through the crazy
“Father has a few meanings in my special. I talk a little bit about reconnecting with my dad. My fans call me "Mother," but mothers have it together, so I'm more "Father." It also comes out on Father’s Day weekend for that reason. There was no man in our family. After we moved to America, there was my uncle, but still, for the most part, it was three generations of women together.”
Words: Nathan Wang @nathanmiwang
Photos: Jason Wang @jasonwangstudio
Fashion: Lisa N. Hoang @lisanhoang
Makeup: Karissa Symmons @karissasymmons_mua
Photo Assist: Ces Martinez @cesmartinezjr
EIC: Henry Wu @hello.henry
Plastique Tiara on redefining representation in drag and staying true to her roots
“At first, being Asian was a little scary because there weren’t a lot of us. But then I realized it was a powerful attribute. There are no rules for me—I can do whatever I feel like and put it out in the world. Being Asian turned into my superpower.”
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Talents: Plastique Tiara @plastiquetiara
Words: Erika Lee @eri.ky
Photos: Jason Wang @jasonwangstudio
Fashion: Benjamin Holtrop @benjaminholtrop
Makeup & Hair: Plastique Tiara @plastiquetiara
Photo Assist: Ted Menné Heron @mennephoto , Jessica Liu @jessicajliu
Fashion Assist: Emily K.E. Johnson @emilykejohnson , Rasheed Kanbar @rasheedmkanbar
Video: Francisgum @francisgum
EIC: Henry Wu @hello.henry
Location: Headspace @headspace
Special Thanks to Cal Thompson @callenthompson , Matthew Loc Nguyen @matthewfromprocurement
Location: Headspace @headspace
Special Thanks to Cal Thompson @callenthompson , Matthew Loc Nguyen @matthewfromprocurement
This Lunar New Year, Timid celebrated Asian identity, heritage, and artistry with a fashion story created by an all-Asian team—models, stylists, photographers, and brands. As we welcomed the Year of the Snake with the talents and creatives behind this story, we reflected on the traditions that shaped us and the futures we are creating.
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Words: Henry Wu @hello.henry
Talents: Aaron Lee @aaronxjune , Catherine Pham @venustraphobic , Lucy Yang @Lucy.yangg
Photos: Jason Wang @jasonwangstudio
Fashion: Benjamin Holtrop @benjaminholtrop
Makeup: Archangela Yusuf @archangelachelsea
Hair: Mika Fowler @mikahairstylist
Nails: Zola Ganzorigt @nailsbyzola
Set: Justine Chen @chenjeej
Photo Assist: Ted Menne Heron @mennephoto , Jessica Liu @jessicajliu
Fashion Assist: Emily KE Johnson @emilykejohnson
Video & EIC: Henry Wu @hello.henry
Location: Intercrew @intercrewla
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