Fiona Fangfei Liu

Fiona is an English Creative Writing major and Cinematic Arts minor at the University of Southern California, an ACG culture enthusiast, a 2D & digital artist, a former figure skater.

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SHE”IN” or “OUT”? Paris Says “No” to SHEIN’s First Permanent Store

Nov 13, 2025

On the first day of SHEIN’s grand opening in Paris, shoppers and protestors rally at the BHV department store. The fast-fashion giant now faces controversies, boycotts and fury over labor issues, sustainability, and scandals involving its sales of “childlike” sex dolls

A Touch of Xia侠 Between Blades and Wine Cups

Nov 6, 2025

When old swords tell new stories, Wuxia films and chivalrous ideals modernize over time.

We Need More Clay Puppets for Halloween

Oct 30, 2025

It’s *this* time of the year again and we’re all excited for another spooktacular Halloween. Spice up your Oct 31st by adding these stop-motion films to your watchlist and revisiting the quirky charm of handmade horrors.

Vivienne Westwood x NANA: They’re Back on the Runway

Oct 16, 2025

After twenty-five years of wanting and waiting, the punk souls have finally returned with a brand-new edition and fashion collaboration. Happy birthday, NANA, and welcome back!

Being Beautiful is Too Much Work: Meg Knows It, and So Do Thousands of Teens

Oct 9, 2025

Whether it’s the town of Quahog or the very real world of beauty marketing, schools, and social media, young teenagers like Meg are frequently pressured by their surroundings into feeling not enough.

K-Pop in Animation & Manga, and How It’s Done, Done, Done

Oct 2, 2025

From the spotlit fictional stage to the real-life practice rooms and competitions behind the curtains, what do KPop Demon Hunters and Girl Crush each say about the modern K-Pop industry?

Fireworks Show on the Himalayas Sparks Fierce Controversy: Is Nature a Canvas for Human Artistry?

Sep 25, 2025

Famous outdoor brand Arc'teryx and pyrotechnic artist Cai Guoqiang lately apologized after their collaborative fireworks display nearly blew up Tibet's sacred mountains and damaged the local ecosystem

Betty Boop: Why a 1930s Cartoon Jazzy Diva Still Speaks to Us in 2025?

Sep 17, 2025

Beauty and jazz, escapism and reality