Chinatown Pretty: Fashion and Wisdom from Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors
Andria Lo, Valerie LuuChinatown 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.