Brands Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung & Fashion Insiders Chriselle Lim + More Speak Out Against Asian Hate Crimes

The fashion industry is taking a stand against racism amid the ongoing violent and hateful crimes committed against Asian Americans. Recent attacks on elderly Asian Americans has sparked a national dialogue surrounding anti-Asian rhetoric. While it is not immediately clear what is fueling these attacks, reports of hate and violence against Asians have risen amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The string of attacks became increasingly concerning after an 84-year old man from Thailand died in January after being attacked on his morning walk in San Francisco and just days later a 91-year-old woman was pushed to the ground in Oakland’s Chinatown, CNN reported. As the aftershock sets in, protests have erupted, with many Asian Americans asking for people to band together and “fight the virus, not the people.” As a result, companies and fashion industry insiders are taking a definitive stand. Keep reading below to read what they are saying. Phillip Lim From his personal account, Phillip Lim encouraged his followers to stand with him and #StopAsianHate. He shared a video of himself, expressing how difficult its been for him to process the recent attacks. “I sit here feeling somewhat helpless, invisible and semi-defeated because our Asian stories are not being reported in mainstream media,” Lim said

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