Despite the loud colours and bold patterns in Claudia's closet, Cynthia was conscious of the fact that she would need to "hold back" a little with her styling. She explained, "A character like [Claudia] can start looking untouchable or unattainable or unreal or inaccessible" if there isn't any restraint in the way she dresses. Every piece, whether it came from Zara, Simons, or a vintage store, was chosen to work in tandem with Claudia's core characteristics — including her love of family and her Japanese American roots.
"Claudia owns who she is, she's fearless in it, but she's not aggressive in it."
Claudia's clothes include an intentionally subtle nod to her heritage. Cynthia wanted to make sure the way Claudia dressed felt like a natural reflection of her connection with her grandma, Mimi, and the importance of culture in the Kishi family. One piece in particular — an Angry Asian Man t-shirt designed by Irene Koh — caught the attention of people on Twitter. For Cynthia, it's "really important" to use these style moments as "teaching tools" and communicate the interests of these girls, whether that's school, family, relationships, or politics.