Celebrating Local Asian Designers
Where San Francisco|November 2019
These four Asian American fashion designers are making waves in the Bay Area.
Stephan Rabimov And Amy Burke
Celebrating Local Asian Designers

YOSHIMI HOUSE: SNACKU

A fashion influencer and avid cartoonist, Yoshimi House uses her drawing talent to create hand-made lambskin leather jackets with a playful twist. Leather riders jacket designed and assembled in the designer’s studio in San Francisco.

The Asian American community is experiencing a milestone cultural moment. In 2018, “Crazy Rich Asians” became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of the decade. Recently, Sandra Oh and Hasan Minaj made history as the first entertainers of Asian heritage to host major networks that show the “76th Golden Globe Awards” and “Patriot Act” on Netflix, respectively. The current U.S. Congress has sworn in a record-setting number of Asian American elected officials. San Francisco has been a historic trans-Pacific gateway between America and Asia, as well as an inspiring intercultural center. Beyond the start-ups of the post-dot-com era, this city has influenced many creative entrepreneurs working in music, design, and fashion. Here are four Asian American fashion designers working in the Bay Area today and enjoying the spotlight.

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The Calendar November 2019
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The Calendar November 2019

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November 2019
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Travel Around The World In One City: A Food Crawl Exploring Rare Cuisines

Like the best food cities, San Francisco doesn’t just have a few great restaurants in each category. Take, for example, Chinese. ere are hundreds of restaurants covering every Chinese region and style from Szechuan to Hakka, alongside endless Chinese bakeries and butchers. It’s easy to travel the world on a plate here, eating cuisine from countless countries prepared with authenticity and forward-thinking air. Here, we journey to 10 countries within SF’s packed 7x7 miles to some of the best restaurants in their category.

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November 2019
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Celebrating Local Asian Designers

These four Asian American fashion designers are making waves in the Bay Area.

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November 2019
10 Dining Patios For San Francisco's Sunny Indian Summer
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10 Dining Patios For San Francisco's Sunny Indian Summer

It’s Official...September is San Francisco’s Warmest Month

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September 2019
9 Great Things This Month
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9 Great Things This Month

Festival

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September 2019
The Fix
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The Fix

We’re addicted to day trips

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June 2018
San Francisco For Kids
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San Francisco For Kids

Unforgettable adventures in the City by the Bay, for children of every type and temperament.

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June 2018
Turn It Up: The Ultimate Guide To Music In San Francisco
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Turn It Up: The Ultimate Guide To Music In San Francisco

Hear that? It’s the sound of a thriving music scene in San Francisco. With diverse musical genres playing at interesting spaces throughout the city, you’ll never be lost for a little live music. Here, you can just as easily get down to an internationally renowned DJ as you can join in on a jazzy jam session over a craft cocktail. With venues playing just about anything you can imagine and music festivals that draw world-famous acts, San Francisco’s got the music. Don’t expect this city to turn it down anytime soon.

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August 2016
Icon On The Waterfront
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Icon On The Waterfront

How a reimagined Ferry Building revitalized San Francisco’s downtown shoreline

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July 2018
Beyond The Treadmill
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Beyond The Treadmill

Day excursions, inspirational yoga and healthy dining to start off the New Year

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January 2019