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Victoria Chan
Writer — identity, memory, stigma
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Selected writing (print + online)
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Now, you don’t need to shave your head, drink the Kool-Aid or join a commune to belong; you just need WiFi.
Lore | November 2025 | In print only
More than just tradition, the cheongsam, in all its varied forms, speaks to those who live at the intersection of cultures, generations and identities.
CBC Life | June 2025
In London, a new generation of Hong Kong creatives is reshaping home—blending cultures, identities, and memories.
King Kong Magazine | May 2025 | In print only
But here, tradition isn’t just being preserved—it’s taking on new life.
RepresentASIAN Project | April 2025
Over the past decade, the sexual use of “daddy” has bulldozed its way to the forefront of our cultural zeitgeist. But rather than referencing literal fathers, it’s associated with an energy, a mindset, a way of life.
Lore | January 2025 | In print only
“I like how objects can symbolize or represent a memory. When you curate or create a still life, you’re working with things that aren’t alive, but making them seem alive.”
FLUX Magazine | January 2025
Clinging to millennial stereotypes has not helped me confront the fact that I’m terrified of aging, or even face the reality that I’m getting older.
Generation Gap | September 2024
Nostalgia has always seemed more bitter than sweet to me. But every time I indulge in it, I find it serves a purpose, even if I know I won’t be satisfied.
The Walrus | March 2024
In my culture, there’s an unspoken rule that sometimes it’s better to remain silent about your pain in order to protect the feelings of others.
The Walrus | September 2023
“It’s important for us to amplify, not only that there’s a need for solidarity, but that solidarity is already happening.”
Vice | March 2021
“Everything is about building relationships, and the only way you learn is to aid, abet, and struggle together.”
Huffington Post | July 2020
How to rebuild — Nadia Guo’s professional reputation was wrecked by Canadian tabloids, forcing her to rebuild her life from the bottom up.
Huck Magazine | July 2020
“The community aspect is what really inspires me, even more so than the dancing – like how people hug after every competition. Even if there’s shade or drama, there’s still this root of community, which is very beautiful to see.”
This Magazine | July 2020
With no fake account to hide behind, I recognized that beyond the screen, he was a real human being—like me. And there’s nothing virtual about that.
Fashion | July 2020
A punk prayer — Despite the city’s darkening political climate, its youth have found a space of freedom and resistance in Hidden Agenda – a local punk venue on the brink of extinction.
Huck Magazine | July 2020
For Isabelle, the need to seek out ayahuasca as an alternative form of treatment came after a long and continuous battle with an eating disorder growing up.
Vice | November 2017
“It’s almost like your best commercial is standing in front of your phone, taking a selfie, and writing a little blurb.”
Vice | December 2016
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I’m Vic, a writer based in Toronto.
My work gravitates towards the personal essay, blending memoir, commentary and research.
Behind the scenes, I’ve spent over seven years in digital communications, helping legacy organizations tell stories, build their brands and connect with audiences. Highlights include creating cross-channel content for the Park Hyatt Toronto, and most recently, leading a multidisplinary team at the Canadian Digital Service in creating digital presences for various products. These roles have sharpened my interest in how narrative and design intersect—a thread that continues to shape how I write and think about identity, culture and change.
Other things I love: Y2K throwbacks, my cats Cleopatra and Anora, travel, cleaning, exercising, street food, Wong Kar-wai and reality television.
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Rather than wishing away my nostalgia,
I thanked it for this moment.
SITE DESIGN: JENNIFER CHAN