Chicago Bulls | Year of the Dragon Luvabulls QiPaos
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Luvabulls Dancer (front): Tomomi
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Final Sketch Selection
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Notes about the design:
- Red and gold are symbols of good fortune, wealth, and prosperity.
- The dragon appliqués represent this year’s zodiac sign, while the gold spiraling detail is an additional subtle nod to the dragon’s form.
- This final design came to me as I was scanning the Luvabulls Instagram for inspiration. I wanted to create something that matched the energy and power the team radiates.
- I also wanted the QiPaos to look like they belonged on the dance floor and were not just some cultural element cut and pasted into the scenery.
Duolingo Custom Shoes
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- For the past two years I have had the privilege of bringing Duolingo's Creator Day shoes to life.
- All the '22 and '23 shoes were painstakingly hand-painted by me and then shipped off to Pittsburgh, PA.
- Creator Day was a day to mark the first Duo video that blew up on TikTok, to celebrate creators and their hard work, inspire genuine content, and have fun!
Product Development
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- While at Miss Spa we launched about 15 new products including the trendy ice globes on the left, the No-Slip line and more Sculpt products.
- At Poler we developed multiple seasons with nearly 100 new products per season. Notable collaborations I worked on were with the Portland Trail Blazers and the NHL
Commissions
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QiPao for Radiance Gala
Radiance Gala: A Celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary Achievement in Entertainment. Event hosted by
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Wedding QiPao
Custom, handmade QiPao
QiPao was made from gold and silver brocade with a gold polyester lining.
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Tea Ceremony QiPao
Custom QiPao for a tea ceremony- a traditional part of Chinese weddings to honor family.
Handmade Gowns
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Wedding Gown
Outfit: My wedding gown made from 6 yards of polyester taffeta. Features not seen: dress is backless + has pockets.
Model: Jinny Kang
Photographer: John Ng
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Miss Chinese Chicago '22 Evening Gown
Outfit: Emerald evening gown with a full circle skirt + mandarin collar.
Model: Anelya Niyazbekova
Photographer: John Ng
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Soft Gold Halter Dress
Outfit: Found fabric turned into a halter dress with a half circle skirt.
Model: Victoria Li
Photographer: John Ng
Asian Fashion Show Chicago '23
AFSC Website-
Outfit: Pink sequin QiPao with lace up hips + gold applique phoenix.
Model: Celina Xu
Photographer: Arnel Gonzales
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Outfit: Modern QiPao with lace up sides + pleated skirt. Fabric sourced from South Korea.
Model: Mindy Michelle
Photographer: Arnel Gonzales
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Outfit: Vintage screen-printed cotton corset top + separate pleated skirt.
Model: Zhenni Ma
Photographer: Arnel Gonzales
Cosplay!
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Olimar + Red Pikmin
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Sailor Jupiter + Sailor Chibiusa
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C2E2 Cosplays
Here's where I get to be a kid again! Since moving to Chicago, I have attended every Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). I have immense respect and admiration for all the other costume-makers I meet at these conventions.