Asian Fashion is More Than K-Pop and Kimono-Inspired Sleeves

You've probably seen it before: glossy magazine spreads filled with anime motifs, kimono sleeves, and shiny hanbok-style skirts. Or the latest fast fashion collection with "Asian-inspired" prints, modeled by someone who has never been to Asia. In recent years,  Asian fashion has become shorthand for something sleek, futuristic, and exotic. But here's the problem: that's only scratching the surface; it often misses the point entirely.