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Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Forget Cartier: Made-in-China Luxury Captivates Chinese Consumers
Well-off Chinese used to chase Western luxury bags and jewelry as symbols of status. Now, in a challenge to the likes of Cartier and Yves Saint Laurent, they are turning to homegrown brands. Little-known in the West, names such as Laopu, Mao Geping and Songmont are winning over Chinese customers with a pitch that combines locally inspired designs and cultural pride.
Washington Post
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Asian American, Pacific Islander comics are the main event in an LA comedy and cuisine festival
With the Belly Laughs Festival, an ambitious Asian American and Pacific Islander-centered comedy festival, the food is as important as the talent line-up. Every detail is intended to send a message of unabashed cultural pride. 'It's like we grew up kind of shying away and hiding our Asian-ness,' said Viv Wang, a volunteer festival producer with Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, or CAPE, who helped conceive the idea for the event. 'It just made a lot of sense to have comedy and food — these two ways that people can connect and just celebrate being Asian and having a place to feel cool to be Asian.'
Malay Mail
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Malay Mail
At Osaka Expo, TudungPeople uses fashion diplomacy to showcase Malaysia's heritage and quiet strength
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Malaysian modest fashion brand TudungPeople is representing the country at Expo 2025 Osaka in a subtle yet meaningful way, through the hijabs worn by national delegates at the Malaysia Pavilion. Rather than participating via a retail booth or physical showcases, the homegrown brand is visually present via its signature scarves, aligning with the Pavilion's theme, 'Weaving a Future in Harmony'. TudungPeople chief operating officer Dr Fazly Azry said the brand's presence is woven into the very fabric of the Pavilion through the scarves worn by Malaysia's national delegates – a visual gesture that speaks of elegance, cultural pride and thoughtful design. 'We've always believed that presence doesn't have to be loud to be powerful. Seeing our scarves worn in the Pavilion is a deeply meaningful reminder that representation can be carried through something as personal and as visible as what we wear,' he said in a statement to Bernama. He added that the brand's signature plain-coloured hijabs, designed with comfort and versatility in mind, embody the quiet strength of intentional design. 'This subtle act of fashion diplomacy allows modest wear to serve as a cultural bridge, expressing Malaysian identity in ways that inspire connection, curiosity and conversation,' he said. Founded in 2011, TudungPeople has grown from a small local brand into one of Malaysia's most recognisable names in modest fashion, known for its inclusive approach and signature plain-coloured hijabs that prioritise comfort, functionality and timeless elegance. Over the years, the brand has continued to push the boundaries of what modest fashion can mean, not only aesthetically, but also socially and culturally. Dr Fazly said for TudungPeople, harmony is not just a message, it's a lived philosophy, and the brand celebrates unity in diversity through its designs and values, crafting products that empower wearers while representing Malaysia's rich cultural landscape. 'Our hijabs are designed to be worn by anyone who values comfort, modesty and elegance. We want people to see that modest fashion is not a limitation – it's a strength,' he added. The brand often weaves elements of Malaysian heritage into its designs, drawing inspiration from traditional arts and crafts, local delicacies (kuih), flora and fauna, and even nostalgic childhood motifs. 'We see heritage not as a trend, but as a living story. We want to reinterpret tradition thoughtfully, in a way that feels accessible to the modern Muslimah who wants to wear her identity with pride,' he said. This ability to balance cultural integrity and commercial relevance is one of TudungPeople's core strengths, with each design crafted to carry both aesthetic value and meaningful storytelling. With growing interest from international markets, TudungPeople is working closely with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) this year under a global expansion programme focused on building the right infrastructure for sustainable export growth. From refining product-market fit to identifying potential partnerships, the collaboration helps to lay the foundation for the brand's long-term presence abroad. 'Being part of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is not just symbolic, it's strategic. It allows us to connect with international stakeholders in a meaningful way, while giving us the platform to share what Malaysian design truly stands for, intention, identity and quiet strength,' Dr Fazly added. Although it will not feature a dedicated product collection at the Expo, the brand views its involvement as an act of soft power, using fashion to promote Malaysian culture in a global setting. 'In the end, it's not always about visibility. It's about what people remember and if someone sees one of our scarves at the Pavilion and feels a sense of grace, dignity, or curiosity, then we've done our part,' he said. — Bernama
CBS News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade 2025 is Sunday. See the route, street closures and more.
The 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade is this Sunday in New York City. The parade tomorrow will mark the 68th installment of the annual celebration through the streets of Manhattan. It is billed as the country's largest showcase of cultural pride. Here's a guide with what to know for this year's parade, including the route and list of street closures. When is the Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC? The 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade starts at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, in midtown Manhattan. The parade route starts on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and marches north to 79th. It spans 35 city blocks, filling the streets with Puerto Rican music, dance and culture. Organizers expect more than 1 million spectators and participants for this year's celebration. The theme this year is "Plantando Bandera," which organizers say "captures the Puerto Rican community's collective sentiment of pride in our presence, our contributions to society and dedication to honoring and maintaining our cultural heritage and tradition." It also represents "how Puerto Rican culture, identity and contributions are firmly grounded in today's society, with presence and influence that spreads across the world." Last year's parade followed the same route. Iconic salsa singer Tito Nieves served as grand marshal. Puerto Rican Day Parade 2025 street closures The following streets will be closed at NYPD's discretion on Sunday for the parade: Formation: 5th Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street West/East 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West/East 45th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West/East 46th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West/East 47th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West/East 48th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue Route: 5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 79th Street Dispersal: 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 86th Street East 79th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 80th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 81st Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 82nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 83rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 84th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 85th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue Miscellaneous: Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 86th Street 6th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 49th Street West/East 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West/East 42nd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue West 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and 5th Avenue West 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and 5th Avenue East 60th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 66th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 68th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 70th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue East 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue East 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
CTV News
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
Mi'kmaq artist uses mythical inspiration for Halifax exhibit
For Diane Langevin, art is a way to bridge cultural gaps for the younger generation, which is why her exhibit 'Hunting the Jipijka'm' at Treaty Space Gallery is focused on a mythical Mi'kmaq sea serpent. 'Art and culture, they are very important. They go together and I have an opportunity to work in Indigenous exhibitions with art and understand the importance of, how art ties so closely to identity,' she said. 'I think that was something that just sparked in me, and it was a way for me to also express my own identity.' Langevin came up with the idea because of her grandson. 'I was raising my grandson Link at the time from about 16 months to almost four years,' she explained. 'And I realized that there was a gap in cultural toys, and especially in the toys that can teach through play. 'I think that when children see themselves represented in this way and their stories represented in this way, it becomes an easier way for to foster cultural pride. And it also lends to or maybe fosters a greater amount of respect.' Diane Langevin exhibit Diane Langevin's exhibit is on display at the Trinity Space Gallery. (Source: Brianne Foley/CTV News Atlantic) As the story goes, the mythical sea serpent can appear at any time. 'It's a shapeshifter, and it will randomly appear to bring you to the world underneath the water if it gets you,' said Langevin. 'Honestly, we're not really certain what goes on in the world underneath the water. But that's the whole point of this, I think it's got a lot to do with transformation.' The Jipijka'm exhibit allows people to touch, smell, see and hear the creatures created by Langevin and other artists. 'You'll see different designs on the sides and they all sort of look different. And that's because other artists and makers have worked on them as well in order to bring forward, their knowledge and their stories,' she said. 'People can add their own story. And I think that's also an important part, that people have a sense of shared story and it gives them some agency.' Sharing stories and traditions is how Indigenous culture survives, according to Langevin. 'Indigenous knowledge is cumulative. It happens across time, it happens through repetition. And it's important to be able to have that access,' she said. 'And sometimes when you're affected by colonialism in this way, that I am, for instance, when you're not in community, I was raised in Springfield, it becomes more difficult. 'And I think that within the urban center, it's especially difficult. And we need that knowledge to come through so that we can continue. And that was one of my main points behind this was to be able to offer that in, in a way that educates, other children, especially in urban centres.' Langevin reached out to the Millbrook First Nation, her band, and found others interested in her project and telling their stories. Her love of toys and representing her culture are at the root of why this was important to her. 'This was a way for me to do something that mattered, give back in that way. Story is a very important cultural vessel, for continuance of Indigenous people. I really wanted to make sure that I was adhering to those community needs.' Sea serpent "Hunting the Jipijka'm" is on display in Halifax. (Source: Brianne Foley/CTV News Atlantic) Treaty Space Gallery was happy to have this particular exhibit. 'Treaty Space is also a gathering space. We're also trying to make it more into an Indigenous student centre where we have a back area where people can come and have tea and hang out,' said Natalie Laurin, exhibit coordinator at the gallery. 'Diane's exhibition really combined the two. It was so lovely to see community join together in celebrating her, but also having young children running around and picking up the art that's meant to be played with and bringing that joyful spirit into the space.' For Laurin, this story is a new and fun way to bring back some history. 'I actually learned of the Jipijka'm story through Diane and her work on these pieces. It's such a fun way to take that story and really imagine where it can go and involve other people from other cultures,' Laurin said. At the centre of the exhibit there is a display easel that holds a creature. That wood is from Langevin's grandson's crib, which continues to help her find her own centre. 'It became a way to combine my art practice, my academic work and my familial experience, to support cultural transmission across generations,' she said. Diane Langevin Diane Langevin's new exhibition runs until June 6. (Source: Brianne Foley/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
