Kirby and her mom, Celene, work on inventory at the shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown, in California on June 1, 2026. Kirby claims she never really knew her white side growing up, even though her dad is white. “My dad’s pretty involved with Chinese culture– but we’re the furthest from a typical Chinese family,” said Kirby. “I have the greatest mother ever, she’s so supportive and so is my father. But we’re so untraditional!”

Celene immigrated to America from China when she was 29, following her Great Aunt to San Francisco. She worked in restaurants up until her daughter had the idea to open MK Streetwear, and she started to help in the shop. “Everything was Milo’s idea,” says Celene. “She asked me to help her, but actually she took care of all of it. I think that’s why she has so much pressure”, said her mom. “She had her own mind really strong–she makes everything happen.”