Phillip Lim is on a mission to root out hate against Asian Americans

When Phillip Lim started out in the fashion industry two decades ago, he says there was a prevailing sense that designers shouldn't talk about politics or social causes. Instead, the clothes should speak for themselves. Times have changed. Today, consumers want to know what their brands stand for. And Lim wants his brand to very clearly stand against racism and xenophobia. Over the past two months, he  has spoken out repeatedly about violence against Asian Americans, using his platform for community organizing and activism. Fashion, he believes, can be a powerful tool for building movements. Read my interview with Lim here. — Liz Segran   Phillip Lim is on a mission to root out hate against Asian Americans The designer believes that fashion brands can play a powerful role in building movements against racism.   READ MORE   Lululemon gives the yoga mat a clever makeover   Lululemon’s new mat is designed to cut down on distractions, so yogis can get into the flow.   READ MORE   Banana peel bacon and sauce packet meatloaf: Ikea wants you to cook with food waste Not a Swedish meatball in sight.   READ MORE   Beyond Dieter Rams: A new exhibit debunks the myths of mid-century German design Despite the split between East and West Germany, some design elements transcended borders.   READ MORE

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