5 Asian women-owned slow fashion brands you'll want to know about
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month, I decided to use my platform to shine the spotlight on some of my favorite slow fashion brands founded by Asian American women. In case you’re unsure what slow fashion means, here’s a quick explanation.
As a Taiwanese American myself, I can imagine it wasn’t all that easy to grow up in an Asian household with the goal of becoming a designer or a fashion business owner. They’ve likely been asked to consider jobs in finance, law, or medicine instead at least once in their lifetime.
So here’s celebrating their heritage as well as their persistence in making their dream come true. Read on to learn more about the slow fashion brands.
Named after their mother Phannary, Nary was founded by 3 sisters in the middle of the pandemic in May 2020. It started as a way to give back to Cambodia, where their mother was born.
The brand produces ethical and sustainable clothing that is elegant but comfortable to wear — they’re perfect for lounging at home, going on a picnic date, or vacationing!
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Founded in 2016, Veerah is a sustainable luxury shoe brand based in New York City; the founder Stacey Chang was originally from Taipei, Taiwan.
The brand focuses on creating comfortable yet elegant vegan leather heels and flats. I personally love that they also offer a range of accessories that allows you to dress up any pair of shoes!
Get 10% off with promo code WARRIORTRICIA.
Check out this video to see some of my favorite accessories.
AVRE
Created by two sisters, Julie and Connie, who grew up in the footwear industry and are sustainability advocates, AVRE offers comfortable shoes made from recycled materials.
Par en Par
Par en Par is a versatile women’s resort wear founded by Laura Choi in 2017.
The brand features classic designs made in Los Angeles with sustainable fabrics; the pieces are perfect for on-the-go traveling (or when you simply want to chillax at home).
AGAATI
AGAATI is an eco-artisanal, sustainable womenswear brand based in California. The designer Saloni Shrestha is known for her colorful, unique designs; she fuses Nepalese and Indian cultural traditions with the modern tech-driven world to inspire a more sustainable lifestyle. The collection features a variety of dresses made for special occasions.
What are some AAPI-owned fashion brands that you adore? Share with me by leaving a comment below! I’d love to discover more.
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xoxo,
Tricia
And why I adore the brand!