(Ebook) Chinatown Pretty: Fashion and Wisdom from Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors by Andria Lo, Valerie Luu ISBN 9781452175836, 1452175837

(Ebook) Chinatown Pretty: Fashion and Wisdom from Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors by Andria Lo, Valerie Luu ISBN 9781452175836, 1452175837

Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits & heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo & Valerie Luu have been interviewing & photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog & Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014. Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) & gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, & a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances. • Photos span Chinatowns in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, & Vancouver. • The style is a mix of modern & vintage, high & low, handmade & store bought clothing. • This is a celebration of Chinese American culture, active old-age, & creative style. Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom & personal stories about immigration & Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace & good humor—&, of course, on how to stay stylish. • This book will resonate with photography buffs, fashionistas, & Asian Americans of all ages.• Chinatown Pretty has been featured by Vogue.com, San Francisco Chronicle, Design Sponge, Rookie, Refinery29, & others. • With a textured cover & glossy bellyband, this beautiful volume makes a deluxe gift. • Add it to the shelf with books like Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton, Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, & Fruits by Shoichi Aoki.