about us
The Art of Bok Choy
Bok Choy Apparel (BCA) was formed in February 2008 just at the beginning of the year 4705 (Earth Rat, for those keeping track). Created as an outlet for the growing "Asian Artist" as well as providing support for various non-profit groups, BCA was from the beginning about what we care most about: our community.
We envisioned doing this by making people look good. Everybody loves a t-shirt and they love it even more when the shirt fits both body and personality. To this end we print only on 100% cotton American Apparel shirts, for the softest feel possible. We are also constantly on the look out for artists whose work appeals both aesthetically and socially to us and our causes. Artists are passionate about their work, community organizers are passionate about their causes; we are passionate about providing a medium to unite these forces, and make some great clothes along the way!
If you've read this far, we definitely want you to "dine" at our family table. Sign up here for our mailing list, and during our first eight weeks we will be having some special menu items that you definitely won't want to miss.
Don't be late for dinner!
blog
May 25, 2011
Asian American Boobies
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Asian American women.
It is the leading cause of death for Filipino-American women while Japanese-American women have the highest rate of breast cancer among Asian American women overall. Many health experts attribute this to the Western lifestyle of fattier foods and less exercise. The risk of breast cancer increases six-fold once Asian women immigrate to the United States.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the global leader in the breast cancer movement having invested $1.9 billion thanks to events such as 3-Day for the Cure.
Bok Choy Apparel (in partnership with Pika Pika SF in Japantown) proudly sponsors a local team of girls, admirably named the Fight Club, in their efforts to raise money for their 60-mile Walk in September. Follow their journey with us.
2 Ways to Donate:
http://www.the3day.org/goto/gofightclub
http://bit.ly/TigerMom
Spread the Word. Spread the Love.
March 22, 2011
Robot Relief
To send help over to Japan in light of the recent disaster, we’ve launched a limited print edition featuring our Ramen-chomping robot in a different light: helping out. Check out the “Robot Relief” shirt for yourself. Artwork by our very own Tom Lin.
100% of the profits will go to the go to the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund sponsored by our friends at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California.
Spread the word and help us get to our fund raising goal of $500.
