Glamourbaby Diaries is a writing workshop series with an Asian Women’s history focus and a fashion framework that encourages young women to redefine beauty and elegance by encompassing themes of strength & social change.

Incorporating media, women’s history, and fashion, participants will analyze the Asian Pacific Islander American image in society, as well as explore concepts of media literacy to think critically about the fashion industry’s role in shaping popular ideals of beauty. The goal of this program is to create an inspiring and provocative space for young women to explore their identity and assert their voices in the public sphere. The program focuses on the leadership and personal development of female leaders, thinkers, and writers, providing participants with tools to strengthen the expression of their opinions and ideas, thus creating opportunities to better represent themselves in their families, schools, and communities.

Launched in New York City, this project was funded by the Asian Women Giving Circle in 2010.

The Glamourbaby Diaries project is available as a 1-week residency or a one day event. For bookings, contact rubyisill@gmail.com.