When it comes to Fashion, Asian Americans have a way of carving their names! Here are Personalities, Brands and Trends that came from Asian American!
Sandy Liang
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Sandy Liang, a Chinese-American Fashion Designer, that releases her own namesake label. She was also one of the designers leading the Asian Americans in New York Fashion: Design, Labour, Innovation. A show focusing on the great impacts Asian Americans have on the Fashion Industry. She is most fascinated by younger generations' views of fashion and has since created pieces that a lot of younger people love.To know more about her clothing line, check out: https://www.sandyliang.info
Bonbon Whims
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All about that bling bling glam! BonBonWhims is an AAPI-owned jewelry and accessory brand that focuses on trendy custom resin designs. Clare Ngai, founder of BonbonWhims, started this brand during the summer of 2020, where xenophobia on Asians are peak. She uses her platform to raise awareness and donate funds for BIPOC organizations. With the designs made, it is hard NOT to wear them that even celebrities like Kylie Jenner took notice of this.To know more about their jewelry, Check out: https://bonbonwhims.com
Prabal Gurung
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Prabal Gurung, born in Singapore and raised in Nepal, started his brand by launching his first collection in 2009 with a Philosophy of sustaining domestic employment and income. Gurung understands the value of home production, especially in terms of the final product's quality, and works to make the world aware of this.Other than his amazing and colorful apparel, he also uses his brand to advocate for body positivity and women’s rights, and has established a non-profit program that benefits underprivileged children in Nepal called Shikshya Foundation.To know more about Prabal Gurung, Check out: https://prabalgurung.com
Written by: Issa Calipay
Issa Calipay is a digital marketing intern of PS Media Enterprise. She is an incoming 4th Year student of Advertising and Public Relations from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa.
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