How "Beef"'s Costume Designer Captured Distinct Asian American Identities Through Clothing

As the widow of a famed artist, Fumi's chaotic, avant-garde wardrobe is a big part of her character. "She designs herself like an art piece," Huang explains. You can't miss her flowy patterned dresses, vintage Issey Miyaki pleats, and strong color choices, particularly alongside Amy and George's "naturalistic" clothes.

In an effort to stray from stereotypical portrayals of older women on screen, Huang wanted to go all out and commit to the over-the-top, Comme des Garçons aesthetic. "Older women don't really get a chance to be seen as full characters with their full identity," she says.