Figures in fashion

“I envision my creative process as building conversations with the audiences.” Interview with Feifei Ruan

In her latest partnership with the brand, Feifei drew inspiration from the mythical female dragons, seamlessly blending the essence of dragons and femininity to create two intricately entwined dragon designs. During the interview, we delve into the narrative behind her collaborations with Adidas Original and Kappa. Hailing from China, now residing in New York City, and enriched by both Eastern and Western influences, her artistic endeavors consistently reflect a harmonious convergence of cultures—melding Eastern classics, science fiction, and fantasy.

“Fashion Asia is becoming a multifaceted platform that facilitates connections and knowledge sharing for the collective advancement of the industry as a whole.” Interview with Kennis Chan, Director of Fashion Asia

Our company’s focus is to support young designers who are still unknown and grow together with them.” Interview with Ken Oyama, the founder of ON TOKYO SHOWROOM

After experiencing the inner workings of major brands, Ken realized he wanted to create something that would allow him to connect directly with designers and truly understand their inspirations. This vision led to the founding of ON TOKYO SHOWROOM, an agency that provides full-spectrum support to brands, from PR to sales. With comprehensive services, galleries in both Japan and Los Angeles, and a focus on fostering direct communication between designers and their audiences, the showroom helps both emerging and established brands navigate the Japanese and international markets.In this issue of ASIAN VOICE, Ken shared his insights on the differences between the Japanese and international markets, as well as some of the exciting projects he’s currently working on.

“Fashion is a reflection of my quest to find my place in the world.” Interview with Angelene Sun, Key Opinion Leader from China

“I wanted to get closer to the fashion choices of people in my daily life.” Interview with Ryder, the founder of SPOOTD

“It is a way to use product design to narrate my story as an Asian American, presenting it in an aesthetically appealing manner.” Interview with Sophia Chang