Tina Leung has helped enact important change in the fashion industry in a myriad of ways. First as a buzzy fashion stylist and blogger, then through starring on the Netflix show Bling Empire, and then by becoming a founding member of the activism-oriented group House of Slay. The Slayasians have fast become a cultural force: They were the subject of an inventive and super fashionable comic book that imagines real-life heroes battling anti-Asian racism. On Monday, Leung and her fellow House of Slay members (which include Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Phillip Lim, and Ezra William) received the Positive Social Influence Award at the CFDA Awards.
For the occasion, Leung donned aqua blue hair and a metallic gold dress featuring a high hemline and a winding snake ornament. An outfit perfect for a ceremony and, if need be, fighting bad guys. There was plenty of fun as Leung got ready, including a warm bowl of pho and a rejuvenating face mask. Below, check out a behind-the-scenes look at Leung’s incredible night.
1/11“Starting off the day with color and touch-up!”
2/11“Passed by this and am reminded of how important tomorrow’s mid-term elections are! I hope everyone remembers to vote!”
3/11“Rehearsals for tonight’s CFDA’s! Accidentally, all color coordinated!”
4/11“Fortifying myself with a yummy bowl of pho before I start getting ready for tonight!”
5/11“Getting ready is always the most fun part! I gave Mischa some Cindy Crawford references for my hair and asked Clara to make me look like my House of Slay superhero!”
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8/11“House of Slay!!!”
9/11“So pretty!!”
10/11"Now we get to relax and enjoy everyone else’s speeches! They were all so inspiring!!”
11/11“Thank you so much, CFDA!!”
