ASIAN FEMALE VOICES

Diversity is no longer just about inclusivity, solely in terms of race; it’s about refusing to appease Western beauty standards. Representation in the fashion industry is important for mental health and selfesteem; it sets the tone for how young people develop and how they see themselves. The #STOPASIANHATE movement symbolizes the necessity to finally speak up, to finally let the voices be heard and point out all the racism against the Asian community, a community often not taken seriously because of stereotyping that endorses a ‘funny’ conception of Asians.

Around 50 per cent of East Asian people are born with mono-lid eyes and yet this unique facial feature is often not embraced within their community and society. Although being raised within a framework of Asian and Western beauty standards, Asians couldn’t recognize themselves in the Western world. Because of the lack of representation in the media and fashion industry, Asian people feel different when comparing themselves to Western beauty standards. This makes it even harder to embrace their heritage and Asian appearance. #STOPEYESHAMING

In this next visual series, we want to focus on Asian female artists who practice positive activism in their craft – empowering and amplifying Asian voices and their creative art forms and giving them the representation and visibility which they deserve. We chose three different Asian artists, different not only in how they practice their craft, but also in culture, as we welcome the sound of female Asia and its inspirational stories.