How “Grandma” Became the “Subversive” Style Star of ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’

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How “Grandma” Became the “Subversive” Style Star of ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’
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Lori Tan Chinn speaks volumes wearing tops printed with phrases like 'Chinese Badass.'

Later, she sartorially declares she’s a “Chinese Badass,” supports the AAPI community with an “Asian American Girl Club” sweatshirt and watchesin a Sen. Tammy Duckworth-emblazoned tee accented with a Ruth Bader Ginsburg-inspired collar, which Chinn found on Etsy. In episode five, which airs on Sept. 8, she stays salty in a T-shirt that says “Nasty Grandma.”Comedy Central

Says Greenberg, “One of the things that’s so appealing about Lori playing Grandma is the fire. That extra personality and character and zest for life. We integrate both Lori’s vibrant and amazing personality, plus it’s a platform that we should be using for good.” Adds Chinn, a former dancer with a background in theater, “I like the messages that I have a lot. I’ve got even more that you haven’t seen yet.”

As for that Iris Apfel-inspired look, Grandma wears it in episode three when she’s readying for a visit from a wealthy cousin and decides to sartorially flex. Greenbaum originally put Grandma in a bootleg Gucci T-shirt, misspelled “Guggi,” but then pivoted to a luxe velvet robe jacket and layers of breakaway jade necklaces. “It was a beaut and I love that outfit,” says Chinn. “I couldn’t turn it down. And no offense to the ‘Guggi’ T-shirt, but I love [Iris].

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