a highlight of this event is really bridging the gap
and just using our cultures together
asian culture black culture we have so many
so many amazing similarities
and I just want to really
celebrate everyone's highlight
a lot of underrepresented designers
models and talents with Studio Couture
I'm excited and thankful for everyone
who's a part in this
and I want to
do more of these events and elevating everyone on
whole another level
As a Vietnamese American
I always pull inspiration from my culture
from the traditional cooling that we have
like Ao dài or the silk fabric I love to use
that's what made it to my country
so that's where I pull that inspiration
I think there's not enough of us in the DMV area
we need more asian designers we need more
representation and especially around here
I would love to see your collection
you know we are people too
We are Americans too
Asian hate really
just need to stop here
and it's a problem
that we need to address in this country
we had some pieces that represented
eastern asian culture as well
we incorporate we called it like the afro-indian pieces
so you saw the guy
with a hat with a horn
so it was a indo indo-afro fusion
I feel strongly about that because it was also
with the whole
you know black hate it just collided with it
we are human beings where one blood
we should love each other
it shouldn't be about culture
it shouldn't be about color
it shouldn't be about
where somebody comes from
I love this theme
personally I'm all about fusion in any
shape or form
you know things
that will take it outside of that realm of
what it lives in
and make it something else
and I think that's the story of fusion
you know what I mean like
it's two wings
creating a breeze
I think it's so important
to support our community
our fashion community
especially asian and african american community
the designs were out of this world
and I love that they show their culture
and they show they told the real story
and I'm so glad that people are supporting them and
they look amazing
everything is so good
different communities and the different culture
you are sharing here in the United States
we can gather knowledge from you
and learn more about your culture
you know
always you know open minded like you know with love
have an open mind and open heart
open heart you know what I mean no judgment
you're not saying we are the same human being
you're not saying like you know we all love each other
keep good vibes