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Cosmopolitan
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
20 Asian-Owned Clothing Brands to Shop in 2025
There's an endless amount of clothing brands out there to shop from. Like, it's hard to keep track of all the cool new labels that pop up every other day, especially if you're trying to be a more mindful shopper and give love to small businesses that resonate with you. So if you're tired of fast fashion and are looking for Asian-owned clothing brands to support, we put together a list of Asian designers and founders that should be on your radar. From colorful knitwear and jade jewelry to luxe silks inspired by traditional motifs, there's something here for everyone. Some of the brands below are high-end and more established while others on this list are more up-and-coming and relatively new, but all of them warrant your attention for their too-good-to-be-true selection. And if you want to check out Black-owned brands, Indian fashion designers, and Latina-owned businesses, we have those, too! Keep scrolling below for 35 Asian-owned clothing brands and accessory brands that you'll want to start shopping immediately. Created by husband and wife duo Yang Pei and Stephanie Li, this bag brand boasts accessible, affordable, trendy designs that often use vegan leather and recycled plastic. The pieces have been spotted on many a celeb and look more expensive than they actually are, which is great news for your wallet. Founded by three Singaporean women, Love, Bonito is synonymous with wardrobe classics for the long haul. Whether it's workwear or something sparkly, there's a style in mind for every kind of shopper. Launched just a few years ago in 2023, Maile is a designer shoe and accessory brand that often features fun silhouettes, bright colors, and whimsical embellishments like pearls and feathers. If this chic French brand isn't on your radar, it should be. Jessy Chu founded the brand after the birth of her son as a new creative endeavor to establish her identity outside of the home, and the slinky fabrics, romantic floral motifs, and Chinese-inspired detailing are to die for. Clare Ngai founded her accessory brand BonBonWhims in the summer of 2020. Two words to describe it: Maximalist and Y2K. You can count on BonBonWhims for the most vibrant selection of jewels and accessories that'll make any outfit pop. Join co-founders Jackie Skye Muller (a Barneys and Kith alum) and Marlon Muller on the court! The couple created Recreational Habits to "bring the exclusive world of the preppy elite and their hobbies to the historically excluded." Shop their tenniscore looks like crewnecks, varsity shorts, playful skirts, and more. Liang's signature fleece outerwear and ballet flats are covetable Cool Girl staples, and she's also done collabs with Vans, Salomon, and Spongebob Squarepants. The New York native is definitely a designer that the coquette girlies can't get enough of. Chinese-American designer Jessica Tse started this jewelry brand in 2018, and it has a playful, youthful aesthetic with sophisticated flair thanks to the fun shapes and pearl accents she sprinkles throughout. With organic shapes, flowers, stars, and silver galore, Kara Yoo makes jewelry for the girls who want everyday pieces with a unique, artsy twist. Take a scroll through the website and don't blame me when you get sucked in! Created by founders Phillip Lim and Wen Zhou, the brand debuted in 2005 at New York Fashion Week and spent the next 20 years expanding their empire into other categories like bags, shoes, and menswear. The Chinese-American designer was born in San Francisco and launched his namesake label in 2003. He went on to launch a contemporary line in 2011 called Derek Lam 10 Crosby, which he now focuses exclusively on. If you need a dress that'll wow, Miss Circle has you covered. Founded by Isabel Deng, the brand is known for timeless-yet-trendy sundresses, cute minis, and sparkly, va-va-voom gowns that are sure to please (Nara Smith wore one in a recent video!). Created by Wei Lin and Zoe Champion, PH5's knitwear is so cute and often features wavy, futuristic prints. Signature details like asymmetrical hemlines and scalloped edges lend unique details to classic silhouettes. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Saima Chowdhury founded sustainable label Grey State in 2015. If you're in need of comfortable, stylish pieces that are perfect for living life in, this is the brand for you. Private Policy was founded by Haoran Li and Siying Qu, who graduated from Parsons in May 2015. The unisex label has designs for everyone with a range of sizing and genderless styles. Dauphinette designer Olivia Cheng turns out such happy, imaginative designs. You'll find lots of feathers, fresh flowers, pretty prints, nature elements (see: the Dauphinette beetle pins) and funky designs. Both Chinese and French, Joseph Altuzarra studied ballet for years before he got into the fashion industry. He founded his namesake label in 2008 and his pieces have a modern aesthetic that are chic and timeless. Born in Singapore and raised in Nepal, Prabal Gurung has so many romantic, dreamy pieces like these Cinderella-esque chiffon gowns. He founded the brand in 2009 and has dressed countless A-listers, including Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton, since. A Brooklyn-based Vietnamese designer, Peter Do worked at Céline and Derek Lam before launching his own label in 2018. He's known for sleek tailored suits, unexpected cutouts, cool tie detailing, and other minimalist garments. Raised in both New Zealand and Singapore, Claudia Li is currently based in New York and started her eponymous label in 2015. For her debut runway show in 2018, she featured only Asian models to pay homage to her Chinese heritage. Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for. I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local marine biologist shares new study on ocean temperatures
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Stranded sick sea lions have been suffering from the fatal disease known as domoic acid poisoning, and now according to Marine Biologist Dr. Lyall Bellquist, these sea lion deaths are a symptom of a greater problem facing the local ocean. 'Extreme environmental events as a symptom of climate change are increasing and intensifying,' Bellquist said. While the sea lions are visible, Bellquist and his statewide team are identifying many critical species that are feeling new pressure from our warming seas. 'Sheepshead, Kelp Bass, Bart Sand Bass, Bonito, also a lot of invertebrates, lobster, urchin, Abalone, Dungeness crab, all of those species,' Bellquist said. In their newest paper published in The Plos Climate Journal, Bellquist and his team are monitoring the shifting fisheries and how they are changing with the warmer waters. 'Fisheries are dynamic, the environment is dynamic, we are seeing changes all the time,' Bellquist said. For fisherman their daily catches might become more difficult find in the decades to come. 'These warming events happen and species migrate up and down the coasts, fishermen are having to try new things, try new places, to catch what they normally would in normal areas,' Bellquist said. So with ocean heat waves, coastal acidification, domoic acid poisoning, Bellquist says fishermen will have their work cut out for them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Love, Bonito And Asian American Girl Club Launch 'TrailBlazer' Collaboration
Love, Bonito x Asian American Girl Club TrailBlazers Michelle Kwan, Ally Maki, Sherry Cola, Amanda ... More Nguyen, and Paravi Fashion company Love, Bonito and culture brand Asian American Girl Club (AAGC) recently joined forces to launch their 'TrailBlazer' collaboration, a tribute to Asian American women who are 'breaking barriers, redefining leadership, and inspiring future generations.' Their campaign featured five Asian American women who have broken barriers in their respective industries. The five women include actress and founder of Asian American Girl Club Ally Maki, comedian and actress Sherry Cola, astronaut and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former Olympic figure skater and diplomat Michelle Kwan, and pop star and actress Paravi. Each has been given their own unique and limited-edition blazer, which is currently available. Founded by Rachel Lim, Viola Tan, and Velda Tan, Love, Bonito's purpose was to design pieces specifically for Asian women. It made sense to them to team up with AAGC, whose focus has been on representation for Asian American women in the world of fashion, media, and storytelling. "At Love, Bonito, we share a common mission with Asian American Girl Club—to champion and uplift Asian American women in spaces where they have long been underrepresented," said Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito, in a press statement. 'This Trailblazers collaboration is a tribute to the trailblazers shaping industries, breaking barriers, and inspiring communities worldwide.' During an event for special guests and influencers, Maki, Cola, and Paravi were in attendance to talk about their participation in the collaboration. In a Q&A, they discussed the struggles they faced growing up due to a lack of representation, but are now proud to be the faces for their community. Ally Maki, Paravi, and Sherry Cola at the Love, Bonito x AAGC Event Cola, who identifies as queer, is honored to be able to tell multi-dimensional stories and true to who she is, like in Freeform's Good Trouble and the comedy, Joy Ride. '[On Good Trouble] Paravi stressed the importance of the community having each other's backs and how Asian women are the reasons she's able to do the things she loves – music. She hopes to pay it forward and help the next generation of Asians realize their dreams. 'So many women, not just in this room, but in this world, have shaped me and guided me into who I am today,' said Paravi. '[Kindness] inspires kindness. It breeds into beliefs. Having someone see me at such a young age as an Asian American girl makes me emotional. I want to continue with campaigns that will inspire other little Brown girls who don't see themselves on stage to realize they have permission to dream and to be there.' Maki hopes that campaigns like this will inspire others to feel emboldened through their fashion choices, especially when it comes to attire meant to celebrate Asian women. As Asian Americans wield the fastest-growing consumer market with over $1.2 trillion in spending, the focus for younger generations is on fashion. 'Fashion is a way to express yourself,' said Maki. 'I think what's cool about fashion is it's not frivolous. It's a way to show who you actually are. It's such a beautiful way of self-expression.' She also emphasized the importance of having a small, independent business like Love, Bonito, run by Asian women, working with an organization that focuses on supporting Asian women. Especially with the recent tariffs and DEI restrictions, she says the only way to fight back against big corporations is to shop small and with intention. 'We appreciate everyone who has supported this collaboration,' Maki tells the audience. 'We appreciate everyone who has ever put real dollars into spending their money at AAGC. We do not take that lightly. This is how we have existed for seven years. Because if collaborations do well, it means we get to do more. It means brands like us get to do more.'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
CT man accused of striking teen pedestrian with SUV last year, fleeing the scene
A man has been accused of hitting a teenager with his SUV in Haddam last April and taking off from the scene. Frank Bonito, 68, of Haddam turned himself in at the Troop F barracks in Westbrook where troopers had a warrant out for his arrest, according to Connecticut State Police. He faces charges of risk of injury to a child, reckless driving, evading responsibility with physical injury, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, failure to drive in the proper lane, operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld telephone and second-degree reckless endangerment. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, troopers responded to Jackson Road on April 20, 2024, around 12:30 p.m. on the report of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. A 14-year-old boy was treated by an ambulance crew for what were described as minor injuries. The boy had scratches and red swelling on his chest and an indentation on his lower leg near his shin, the warrant affidavit said. He was limping when he made his way to an ambulance. According to the warrant affidavit, the boy later told state police he was out for a run when he stopped and leaned against a guardrail while looking at a stream. He then noticed a driver heading in his direction. The teen alleged that the driver did not stop or appear to apply his brakes after he struck him, the warrant affidavit said. The mother of the teen turned over a piece of debris that was believed to come from the vehicle that was involved. She told state police the boy gave it to her when she got to the scene, according to the warrant affidavit. State police found that the debris came from a Toyota Highlander manufactured between 2014 and 2019. According to the warrant affidavit, police searched a number of areas for a Highlander with damage and could not find anything. Video surveillance obtained in the area later showed a Highlander investigators believe was involved. A photo was shared over social media with a request to the public for information about the vehicle. A week after the crash, a trooper received an anonymous phone call from someone who said they spotted an individual driving a damaged Highlander in Killingworth, the warrant affidavit said. About 1½ hours later, a trooper found a Highlander with an expired registration at a recreation park. Investigators found that the registered owner was Bonito, the warrant affidavit said. Investigators later went to his home and spoke with him about the allegations. Bonito allegedly told authorities the damage to his vehicle came from him hitting a guardrail on Jackson Road, the warrant affidavit said. He claimed that he could not remember what day it happened. According to the warrant affidavit, Bonito claimed that he was talking on the phone and that he took his eyes off the road for a moment before he heard a 'bang.' After being told that a juvenile was hit on Jackson Road that day, state police said Bonito alleged apologized and said he 'did not see anyone,' the warrant affidavit said. Bonito posted a $50,000 bond following his arrest and is scheduled to appear on March 11 in Middletown Superior Court.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific Unveils Conference Speaker Line-up Featuring Leaders from Top Global and Regional Brands
Participating retail brands include Love, Bonito, Authentic Brands Group, Alfamart, Castlery, Suntory, Central Retail Corporation and Zalora SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global event organiser Comexposium and the National Retail Federation (NRF) in the United States today announced the line-up of conference speakers and participating brands that will be featured at NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific (NRF 2025 APAC), scheduled to be held in Singapore on June 3-5, 2025, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Themed "Retail Unlimited", the premier retail event will spotlight the limitless possibilities in retail, from enhanced customer experiences to digital transformation strategies, presenting a dynamic line-up of speakers, exhibitors and cutting-edge retail innovations across the three-day event. "As we look back on the tremendous success of the show in 2024, we are confident that the momentum will drive further substantial growth into 2025," said Ryf Quail, Managing Director for APAC at Comexposium. "Our speaker line-up reflects the dynamic energy and innovation shaping the industry, and with APAC at the forefront of retail transformation, NRF 2025 APAC continues to be a vital platform for industry leaders to share insights and opportunities that are powering the future of retail." Distinguished conference speakers include: Dione Song, CEO, Love, Bonito Wesley Chu, Regional President, Sports and Lifestyle – APAC, Authentic Brands Group May Chin, Global Onsite Growth Lead, Castlery Ryan Alfons Kaloh, Director, Marketing, Alfamart Rio Popeye Inaba, Chief Digital Innovation Officer, Suntory Alin Dobrea, Marketing Director, Zalora Ian Bailey, Managing Director, Kmart Panchalee Weeratammawat, Chief People Officer, Central Retail Corporation Ian Burl, Chief Retail Officer, Mecca Brands Low Ngai Yuen, Chief Merchandise and Marketing Officer, AEON Group Victor Siow, Chief Data and Analytics Officer – Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, H&M "As a homegrown Singaporean brand, we have witnessed the incredible growth and innovation happening in the retail space across our region," said Dione Song, CEO of Love, Bonito. "NRF 2025 APAC offers an unparallelled platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing innovation and connecting with the global retail community. At Love, Bonito, we are passionate about redefining retail experiences tailored for the modern Asian woman, and we are looking forward to sharing our journey, insights and vision for the future of fashion at this incredible gathering." "NRF 2025 APAC is a fantastic platform to explore the evolution of retail in a region as dynamic and diverse as ours," said Wesley Chu, President, Asia Pacific, at Authentic Brands Group. "As we continue to innovate and connect with consumers across the region, we are excited to share our insights on what it takes to build brands that resonate deeply and thrive in today's fast-changing retail landscape." Retail professionals, industry luminaries and next-generation solutions providers are encouraged to mark their calendars and join the largest and most influential retail conference in the APAC region. Early bird discounts for the All-Access Pass are available from now until March 3. This pass offers full access to the three-day conference featuring 11 major keynotes, 18 breakout sessions and multiple networking opportunities, in addition to unlimited access to the expo floor and exclusive invite-only gatherings. For more information, please visit About NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific Retail's most important event in Asia Pacific takes place in Singapore from June 3-5, 2025. The Asia Pacific edition brings together retail industry leaders from across the region to collaborate on a Pan Asia Pacific stage, home of the world's fastest growing markets. Retail professionals can gain inspiration from top retail leaders over a three-day conference, an all-encompassing Expo featuring the latest retail solutions, as well as experience the latest innovations and breakthrough technologies available in the market. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Comexposium
