Miss Asian Chicago

Contestant Spotlight

megan

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2024 Contestant #3

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I’m a fashion designer who loves vintage, thrifting, and cosplay! I have my own brand named ​MEGYWONG which you can find on instagram and in store at Lost Girls Vintage. I focus on ​creating whimsical feminine fashion and accessories. Each piece is a handmade original design ​or an upcycled found garment. My brand primarily produces corsets and lingerie as well as ​releasing themed vintage collections in store each month. Currently in my free time, I am ​working on a conceptual fashion collection surrounding my experience as an Asian American ​and also having fun designing costumes for conventions.


Why did you join MAC? / ​What is your goal with ​MAC?

In participating in this pageant, I hope to be able to grow closer to new people in different ​environments and be able to immerse myself in a new Asian community. It is also my goal to ​gain more confidence in both myself and my work, not just visually but mentally – I have ​struggled with anxiety and fears of public speaking, and would like to take the chance to push ​myself beyond my comfort zone in order to grow.


What is your spirit animal?

My spirit animal is a capybara because they are peaceful creatures that are fun and playful, like ​to relax in the water, and be together with their herd.


What three things would you bring with you to a remote island?

Assuming I don’t need to bring survival supplies, I’d bring a good book to keep me occupied, lots ​of snacks, and a paper fan to keep cool because I don’t love the heat.


What's your favorite quote?

“Follow your passion and life will reward you” - Uncle Iroh


Bio -

I am currently 24 years old and I was born and raised ​in San Francisco, CA to Chinese immigrants. My ​parents were originally from Canton and Hong Kong ​so I grew up as a first generation Asian American ​speaking Cantonese. I have lived in Chicago for ​about five years as of 2024, first moving here to ​attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and ​achieving a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree with a ​focus on fashion in 2022. I have occupied my time ​with various extracurriculars starting from when I was ​only six years old such as painting and drawing, ​playing the piano, and swimming. I enjoy romance ​and fantasy novels, watching anime and cartoons as ​I once wanted to become an animator, cooking and ​sharing food with friends, spending time with my ​pets, and designing costumes as a part of the ​cosplay community.