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Hatsune Miku: Rise of the Vocaloid

By Risa Garza | 8 Aug 2011 | 1 Comment

Photo via YouTube.com

I love Hatsune Miku. My boyfriend actually introduced me to this wonder of technology and pop culture, and I was skeptical at first. According to Wikipedia, Miku “is a synthesizer voice application with a female persona,” which makes her sound extremely boring. But unboxed, Miku is so much more than that. She is a phenomenon in Japan and already going international, having performed her first U.S. concert in Los Angeles in early July.

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Want It, Need It: Alexander Wang Ankle Boots

By Jennifer Kung | 5 Aug 2011 | 1 Comment

What: Alexander Wang Noemi Ankle Boots
Where to buy: Saks.com or Barneys.com

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Asian Americans Dominate Digital Media

By Tiffany Ayuda | 4 Aug 2011 | No Comments

Photo by Lancome

Asian Americans may have a long way to go when it comes to the big screen, but in the digital land of YouTube, where regular people—like you and me—are able to make a name for ourselves, Asian Americans are dominating the scene. From top beauty gurus like Michelle Phan, who was recently featured in our latest Mochi feature The Ultimate 25 under 25: Mochi’s List of Young Asian American Influencers, soulful singer David Choi, actor/comedian Ryan Higa, comedian Kevin “Kevjumba” Wu, and of course the boys of Wong Fu Productions, there’s an unbeatable force of Asian American stars on the “small screen.”

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Top Chinese Models in Lane Crawford’s Fall Ads

By Jennifer Kung | 3 Aug 2011 | No Comments

Lane Crawford, a leading specialty store in Hong Kong and Beijing, featured all top Chinese models in their fall ad campaign. How ridiculously gorgeous do they all look with their bold, red lipstick, strong eyebrows and slicked back hair? This ad screams Asian power.

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Street Style: A Class Act

By Mochi Magazine | 3 Aug 2011 | No Comments

Our editors in New York City are hitting the streets for some style inspiration. Check in with us every week to see the top looks we capture while out and about.

Name: Yeden Lee
Spotted: Near K-Town
Hometown: Seoul, Korea
Occupation: Assistant at Hope to Glory

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