In 2019, streetwear designer Khanh Ngo launched his online store and made $90K in less than three months. He landed his “dream job” at Levi’s, but when COVID hit, he lost his job. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Khanh wasn’t typical in the fashion industry, and people judged him for not being the model minority Asian. He also felt shamed by his father–a Veteran and Captain, who projected his own losses onto his son.

Between familial pressures and stereotyping, Khanh wasn’t in a good place. Today, Khanh speaks on how those difficulties made him more authentic, and a source of inspiration, for even his own family. He’s proud to represent where he’s from and tell the stories he believes are important. He’s also focused on love–not normalizing being defensive “because you’re Asian” anymore.

Directors
Boya Sun
Ruolin Xu Luyo

Producer
Boya Sun

Editor
Ruolin Xu Luyo

Cinematographer
Rafael Roy

Production Sound
Kelin Verrette

Editor-in-Chief
Keshia Hannam

Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan

Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina

Color
Nadya Shabrina

Sound
David Alba

Additional Music by
Force - Daniele Musto
Wild and Free - Andrew Jordan
Free - Lasii
Random Wave - Yarin Primak
Sometimes - warmkeys.
Rising Sun - Ramol
Bad B Freestyle - BAER