{
  "id": 9326250,
  "title": "Alysa Liu abides by her own fashion rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/alysa-liu-abides-by-her-own-fashion-rules",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91599768/best-dressed-in-business-alysa-liu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alysa Liu's identity was once defined by her sport. As a child, she wore clothing strictly for functionality while skating. At 16, she decided to explore life beyond figure skating and embraced fashion instead. She discovered thrifting and developed an eclectic taste, combining streetwear and grunge. Liu's distinctive look includes facial piercings and a unique hairstyle with horizontal stripes, inspired by tree trunks and her fascination with counting rings. She pierced her smiley herself after researching oral piercings online. Her return to skating in 2024 showcased her bold new style, emphasizing that she wears what makes her feel good. At 20, she won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, becoming an inspiration to many girls who admire her unapologetic personality and distinctive style. Liu advises others to be brave and experiment with their identity, even if it means doing things others deem unconventional. Her fashion sense is a reflection of her journey of self-discovery, and she believes it's essential to layer, create lines, and embrace stripes to stand out at work. She encourages people to be bold in their choices and avoid fast fashion, investing in high-quality pieces instead. Liu credits her siblings for being her style North Stars, guiding her towards good fashion choices.",
  "summary": "As a child, Alysa Liu’s identity was bound to her sport. While other kids experimented with fashion to figure out who they were, Liu’s wardrobe was strictly functional from the time she hit the ice at the age of 5. Every day, she wore black leggings and long sleeve shirts. “I didn’t go to school, so there was no need to buy normal clothes,” she says. But when she turned 16, she decided she wanted…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}