42 Asian And Pasifika-Owned Clothing And Accessory Brands To Help You Feel Like The Main Character

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1. Alterre

Alterre / Via instagram.com, Alterre

Alterre focuses on creating beautiful modular women's shoes for busy people with the added bonus of interchangeable straps and the option to design your own shoe. Cofounders Harmony Pilobello and Shilpa Iyengar source various materials, including recycled plastic, recycled denim, traceable leather, chrome-free leather, and deadstock fabric that have a lower impact on the environment whenever possible when creating footwear.

Check out all of their products on Alterre.

2. AWWA

AWWA

AWWA is a woman- and Maori-owned brand that celebrates menstruation and focuses on self-care during menstruation. The brand's range of comfy reusable period underwear and swimwear makes managing periods hassle-free with innovative fabric technology featuring super absorbent layers and providing an eco-friendly alternative to disposable products.

Check out all of their products on AWWA.

3. Flipbelt

Flipbelt

Flipbelt provides a sleek solution for carrying essentials like your phone, keys, cards, cash, and more while you're out for a run. Additionally, the brand offers leggings and shorts equipped with strategically positioned top-loading and side pockets for convenient access to gels, snacks, and your phone.

Check out all of their products on Flipbelt.

4. Amaaya Jewelry

Amaaya Jewelry

Amaaya Jewelry is an Indian-owned brand that offers one-of-a-kind designs that will surely make you stand out in the crowd and add variety to your closet at an affordable price. The brand uses fine metals such as sterling silver and 24-karat gold in each of their beautifully designed pieces and even adds punctuated quirks like textures and stones as they believe "you're one of a kind and the jewelry you wear should be too."

Check out all of their products on Amaaya Jewelry.

5. Sublima Jewelry

Sublima Jewelry

Sublima Jewelry is a New York-based shop that hand makes artful and sustainable jewelry that will last a lifetime. Sublima's owner, Kelly Bit, handmakes jewelry based on the little things in life, taking "art imitates life" to a fashionable level. Recently, Sublima teamed up with Nobu Hotel Miami Beach for the Gindara Armor Ring, inspired by Nobu Miami’s signature dish, Black Cod with Miso.

Check out all of their products on Sublima Jewelry.

6. Pacific Soul

Pacific Soul

Pacific Soul is a Polynesian-owned brand that aims to bring affordable pieces of paradise and South Pacific culture into people's lives through hand-selected fashion items. With a deep pride in their Pasifika culture, the brand meticulously selects each item and design to reflect their community's exceptional quality and profound pride.

Check out all of their products on Pacific Soul.

7. En Route Jewelry

En Route Jewelry

En Route Jewelry is a New York-based jewelry and hair accessory brand that is dedicated to crafting thoughtful pieces without compromising quality or cost. The shop creates jewelry to fit many different aesthetics including cottage-core, minimalist, Y2K, and more!

Check out all of their products on En Route Jewelry.

8. Mualcaina

Mualcaina

Mualcaina is a Filipina-owned shop that creates Ita bags to help you showcase your favorite pins and is now launching cute embroidered crewnecks! The shop also creates adorable stickers, enamel pins, magnets, lanyards, phone accessories, and more.

Check out all of their products on Mualcaina.

9. Monos

Monos

With a belief in having fewer but better things, Monos designs timeless and comfortable wardrobe essentials and a thoughtful collection of bags and modular kits for people on the go. The brand values simplicity and understated aesthetics in its products, making use of high-quality parts and materials sourced from around the world, creating its own components if necessary, and creating pieces that are timeless and durable.

Check out all of their products on Monos.

10. Surmeyi

Surmeyi

Surmeyi designs Mango Bagicha jewelry inspired by South Asian culture, offering unique gifts for jewelry enthusiasts and mango aficionados alike. The brand crafts products to empower individuals to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, embracing and celebrating their individual sense of belonging.

Check out all of their products on Surmeyi.

11. Maison Miru

Maison Miru

Maison Miru is a New York-based, independent design studio that creates direct-to-consumer jewelry based on a unisex jewelry system for both form and function, and allowing you to exercise your creativity with each piece. While the shop is best known for its piercing jewelry that is perfect for tragus, helix, and other cartilage piercings, they also provide an assortment of no-piercing required ear cuffs, nose rings, and stackable necklaces, bracelets, and rings!

Check out all of their products on Maison Miru.

12. Kerisma Knits

Kerisma Knits

Kerisma Knits provides a diverse range of knitted apparel, including sweaters, dresses, pants, tanks, and more, all designed to exude luxury and crafted with premium materials, embodying effortless style, exceptional quality, and reasonable pricing. Founder Lihui Ke infuses her global perspective into knitwear, showcasing unique patterns, colors, textiles, and cuts that reflect her distinctive vision.

Check out all of their products on Kerisma Knits.

13. Arden Cove

Arden Cove

Arden Cove designs water-resistant bags and purses with anti-theft features, allowing travelers to confidently journey and leave behind stressful worries to enjoy their adventures and explorations to the fullest. Their bags are also equipped with a number of pockets and versatile features, adding to their functionality and convenience.

Check out all of their products on Arden Cove.

14. Ippo

Ippo

Ippo is a Taiwanese-owned brand that self-designs and hand-assembles affordable, unique jewelry, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, crossbody chains, and earrings. Each piece is made to order, and in addition to the shop's cool and elegant pieces, some designs are inspired by your favorite anime!

Check out all of their products on Ippo.

15. Hyperbole Accessories

Hyperbole Accessories

Hyperbole Accessories is an Indian-owned shop that handcrafts jewelry using recycled metal and semi-precious stones. The woman-led small business blends South-Asian culture with modern Western silhouettes in order to create thoughtful and meaningful jewelry.

Check out all of their products on Hyperbole Accessories.

16. Tanoa

Tanoa

Tanoa is a clothing company that has a mission to bring the rich culture and heritage found in the Pacific Islands to life. "We draw upon the wonder of our Pacific islands, the design of the tatau and elei, our love for God, and the strength of our heritage to create our brand."

Check out all of their products on Tanoa.

17. Maison Chanamon

Maison Chanamon

Maison Chanamon is a Thai-owned shop that strives to spread joy and vibrancy throughout the world with her art, creating products that bring people together and raise awareness about topics such as mental health, the Asian American diaspora, and owning a small business.

Check out all of their products on Maison Chanamon.

18. AMYO

AMYO

AMYO is a Korean-American-owned jewelry line based in New York that offers minimalist pieces meant to last at affordable prices. Founder Gina Nam aims to combat industry waste with rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets crafted from vermeil, 14-karat gold, and sterling silver.

Check out all of their products on AMYO.

19. Hauter Water

Hauter Water

Hauter Water creates cute hydration backpacks for festivals, hikes, and more! The Hauter Water Bag seamlessly blends style with practicality, allowing you to wear it on all your adventures while matching your aesthetic.

Check out all of their products on Hauter Water.

20. SUPESU

SUPESU

SUPESU creates clothing with minimalist design influenced by Asia and crafted from premium fabrics. The brand believes in the idea that what you wear affects how you feel inside, inspiring the creation of a line of comfortable clothes crafted from eco-friendly fabrics, ensuring you never have to compromise feeling good for looking good.

Check out all of their products on SUPESU.

21. Flaire & Co.

Flaire & Co.

Flaire & Co. creates high-quality, affordable, skin-friendly, and trendy accessories that keep up with any lifestyle. The brand believes that we can reduce waste and protect our planet by creating jewelry that lasts.

Check out all of their products on Flaire & Co.

22. Kumana Activewear

Kumana Activewear

Kumana Activewear is a Native Hawaiian-owned business that designs activewear from fishing nets and recycled plastics, utilizing environmentally-friendly processes to give these materials a new purpose. With a strong emphasis on strength and wellbeing, the brand recognizes the fashion industry's environmental impact and takes pride in producing recycled clothing at a garment manufacturing facility.

Check out all of their products at Kumana Activewear.

23. Petit Anjou

Petit Anjou

Petit Anjou creates well-crafted and distinctively designed jewelry that won't irritate your skin. The brand was born from founder Jessica Liu's fondness for fashion and her experience trying to find jewelry that was compatible with sensitive skin.

Check out all of their products on Petit Anjou.

24. Azazie

Azazie

Azazie creates bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, shoes, and accessories and are committed to reinventing your bridal shopping experience. They even have a home try-on option as well as an inspirational lookbook to help find the perfect dresses to match your theme.

Check out all of their products on Azazie.

25. Waiwaolani

Waiwaolani

Waiwaolani is a clothing and accessories brand that combines a love for Hawaiʻi as a place and culture with the creation of simple and comfortable everyday wear designed for Hawaiʻi wāhine. The brand aims to bring awareness and contribute to the survival and conservation of native ecosystems, reflecting the founder's upbringing on Maui and Molokaʻi and their understanding of the vital resources that sustain native Hawaiians.

Check out all of their products at Waiwaolani.

26. Zynnia Collective

Zynnia Collective

Zynnia Collective is an Indian-owned jewelry brand that embodies Founders Aashna and Dhruvik's shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural unity. With Aashna's creative flair and Dhruvik's strategic acumen, every creation by Zynnia Collective narrates a compelling tale of artistry, passion, and entrepreneurial drive.

Check out all of their products at Zynnia Collective.

27. Dream Cream Co.

Dream Cream Co.

Dream Cream Co. is a California-based shop that specializes in creating cozy blankets, colorful stickers, whimsical enamel pins, ultra-soft micro-fiber glasses cloths, and much more. Founder Kristie Tai has infused her passion for creativity and warmth into her brand, and this blanket design is also available as a micro-fiber cloth for cleaning glasses.

Check out all of their products at Dream Cream Co.

28. Menmin Made

Menmin Made

Menmin Made is a Chinese-owned shop founded by Paulina Hoong to display the artist's expressive watercolor creations, which encompass plants, florals, food, and AAPI-inspired artwork, and to convey her vision of a more stunning world with lively and fanciful hues. Hoong derives her inspiration from Chinese symbolism, the Asian-American diaspora in the Midwest, and her passion for nature and cuisine to create artwork that is inclusive to individuals of all cultures and brings happiness to any environment.

Check out all of their products on Menmin Made.

29. Verloop

Verloop

Verloop is an eco-conscious brand that repurposes deadstock yarn to craft vibrant accessories, slippers, and home decor, aiming to evoke warm and positive feelings with their cozy, colorful, and upcycled knits.

Check out all of their products on Verloop.

30. Pangoo Apparel

Pangoo Apparel

Pangoo Apparel is an outdoor apparel brand that aims to merge aesthetics and function in women’s outdoorwear and amplify the voices of women of color in outdoor spaces. The brand recently launched a Kickstarter for their Pangoo Origin Pant, a curve-flattering climbing pant crafted by women to deliver both style and performance.

Check out all of their products on Pangoo Apparel.

31. Te Hotu Mana

Te Hotu Mana / Etsy

Te Hotu Mana, meaning "the abundant spirit," is a shop in Hawaii that designs handcrafted Tahitian black pearl jewelry. Operating from Tahiti, they handpick and choose each pearl, creating authentic and creative jewelry for customers to enjoy wearing and displaying.

Check out all of their products at Te Hotu Mana on Etsy.

32. Stay Golden

Stay Golden

Stay Golden crafts water-safe jewelry motivated by the desire for stylish accessories in Hawaii beyond traditional shell jewelry. Living in Hawaii, founder Aliya states that water-safe jewelry is a must if you're always in the water or sweating on the island.

Check out all of their products on Stay Golden.

33. Apricotton

Apricotton

Apricotton is a Chinese-owned teen bra startup created to design bras that grow as first-time bra wearers grow. The founder hopes to normalize unique breast development with these bras to help prevent eventually overbuying larger sizes.

Check out all of their products on Apricotton.

34. Gemma Azzurro

Gemma Azzurro

Gemma Azzurro is a Persian-owned jewelry brand inspired by the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culture and patterns. The brand is known for their signature "Evil Eye" collection, which is an ancient talisman revered across various cultures for centuries for its protective properties against malevolent forces.

Check out all of their products on Gemma Azzurro.

35. No Reception Club

No Reception Club

No Reception Club empowers parents to embark on family adventures, recognizing the increasing importance of travel with kids, rather than its decline. Founders Daniel Ng and Gemma Gaisano Ng develop products to make family travel more seamless, aiming to immerse families in different cultures and create unforgettable adventures with each other.

Check out all of their products on No Reception Club.

36. Peggy Li Creations

Peggy Li Creations

Peggy Li Creations is a California-based brand. Founder Peggy Li handmakes jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets made in sterling silver, 14-karat gold-filled gold plates, and gemstones. These feminine pieces were created with a modern edge in mind and were even featured in the popular TV show Kim's Convenience. The brand is donating a portion of sales from their Chinese Zodiac Charm Necklaces sales to GoFundMe #StopAAPIHate charities.

Check out all of their products on Peggy Li Creations.

37. Goldstories

Goldstories

Goldstories is a brand that creates jewelry meant to tell stories from generation to generation as "the stories of our ancestors are just as important as the stories of those who will come after us." In addition to their current collections, their solid gold pieces are also customizable to help you begin your story.

Check out all of their products on Goldstories.

38. NÜR

NÜR

NÜR is an Afgan-owned brand that creates waterproof, hypoallergenic, and tarnish-free jewelry. NÜR wishes to share the love and light brought by jewelry using cultural traditions with a bit of a generational twist in their line of fashion jewelry.

Check out all of their products on NÜR.

39. Short Story

Short Story

Short Story creates subscription boxes with women's clothing exclusively for shorter folks. They also bring more sustainability to the fashion community by seeing if people would like it first and ensuring that customers enjoy the product before making it part of their regular assortment. If customers do not want certain clothes, Short Story lets them mail those back with a prepaid shipping label, and only pay for the stuff they keep.

Check out more about the brand on Short Story.

40. Wild Rina

Wild Rina

Wild Rina creates romantic mixed modern boho women's clothing for the everyday dreamer. The boutique finds fresh takes on trends and has clothing great for various occasions, whether you're dressed for your daily hustle, getting brunch with your besties, working out, staying comfortable at home, and so much more!

Check out all of their products on Wild Rina.

41. Foreign Fare

Foreign Fare

Foreign Fare is a Vietnamese-American-owned boutique that offers stylish, functional, and versatile travel clothing that ensures travelers can seamlessly transition from day to night or urban to rural settings without compromising comfort or style. The brand's collection includes special pieces that elevate any wardrobe.

Check out all of their products on Foreign Fare.

42. JW Pei

JW Pei

JW Pei is a Los Angeles–based accessories brand founded by a husband and wife duo. The inspiration behind the brand was the idea that fashion should be accessible, effortless, and empowering. Minimalist design in sustainable vegan materials is at the heart of the brand.

Check out all of their products on JW Pei.

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