Ep 147: Phillip Lim- Asian Fashion Designer- What is House of Slay and How He Got Involved – Partnership with Diageo – Opening up about Stage Fright Being a Public Figure

June 7, 2022 thecityconfessions 00:14:2813.39M 0 Comments

I am so thrilled and honored to have American fashion designer, Phillip Lim on this week’s episode of The City Confessions to talk all about House of Slay, partnership with Diageo and his commitment to amplify Asian voices. 
The structure of this episode is as follows:

– How Phillip Lim got started in the fashion industry: breaking the expectation of being a lawyer and doctor growing up in an asian family and following his dreams as a designer and creative 
– House of Slay: what it is and how it got started (social platform to amplify Asian voices and create a safe and fun community)
– Partnership with Diageo: how that came to be and why the partnership makes sense for both companies 
– What his Superpower is in House of Slay Comic: protecting family, friends and community
– Opening up about stage fright as his confession even though he is a public figure and fashion designer

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About House of Slay and Diageo partnership:
In Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, DIAGEO Partners with Asian Creative Collective, House of Slay to Bring a Sensorial Day/Night Market Experience to NYC From coast to coast, DIAGEO honors the rich Asian diaspora with pop-up night markets in NYC and LA, striving to shape a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. Diageo and its brands Johnnie Walker, Tequila Don Julio, Tanqueray and Smirnoff Pink Lemonade are honoring AAPI Heritage Month by partnering with House of Slay: designers Prabal Gurung, Phillip Lim, designer and creative director Laura Kim, socialite Tina Leung and Ezra J. William; collectively known as the “Slaysians.” The AAPI-founded, fashion-forward collective is united by a single mission: stop anti-Asian discrimination while creating safe, inclusive spaces for underrepresented people from all walks of life.
https://thehouseofslay.com/
https://www.instagram.com/houseofslay/
https://www.instagram.com/therealphilliplim/

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Mariann Yip is the host of the podcast, The City Confessions. She leads an ongoing discussion with real people living in the city to share their stories and daily life experiences. She invites guests to open up about what they’re really going through on a daily basis, what the city has taught them, and ultimately gives them a platform to talk about what’s on their mind, peeling back the layers of social media and their job titles and appearances. The City Confessions is also an entertainment and informational website offering news related to NYC events, celebrity gossip and entertainment.