May 4, 2025 8:28 pm
Full News

20 AAPI-Owned Fashion and Accessory Brands You’ll Want to Discover

With AAPI Heritage Month and the start of warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some stylish finds from AAPI-owned fashion, accessory, beauty, food, and home brands. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift toward embracing the unexpected, and one thing we can control is where and how we spend our money. Our shopping choices reflect our values, and what we put in our closets can be a powerful way to support diverse and inspiring businesses.

We reached out to AAPI founders in the fashion industry to hear how their heritage and backgrounds have influenced their brands. Their stories highlight the strength, innovation, and resilience of the communities they represent. Whether you’re shopping for a new blouse, shoes, or accessories, we’ve rounded up some amazing Asian-, Asian American-, and Pacific Islander-owned brands that are sure to make a mark in your wardrobe.

One such brand is Maison Miru, founded by Stanford engineer Trisha Okubo, who has always had a passion for jewelry and design. Okubo created Maison Miru to offer versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched according to personal style. The name “Miru,” derived from the Japanese word for “to see,” serves as a reminder to view the world with fresh eyes. One of their most popular items, the “nap earrings,” features flat backs that make them comfortable to wear while sleeping, and they’re also durable enough to be worn in the shower or while swimming. These practical yet stylish earrings have become a favorite of editors and jewelry lovers alike.

Related News
Four Paths Trudeau Can Take as Political Crisis Deepens
Rain Forecast for Fire-Ravaged Los Angeles
Thanksgiving Day Celebrated Across the United States
UNDP Administrator Steiner Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for AI Adoption in Africa
Headline: U.S. Scientists Develop Pacemaker Smaller Than a Grain of Rice
Canada Imposes Counter-Tariffs on the US
Related Posts
India Halts River Water Flow to Pakistan
International Observatory Condemns Judicial Harassment and Political Discrimination Against Lawyers in Bangladesh
World’s Oldest Doctor Dies at the Age of 129
Bangladesh Sees Unprecedented Media Crackdown Under Dr. Yunus-Led Interim Government: 640 Journalists Targeted in Eight Months, Says RRG Report
Two Bangladeshi-American Citizens Remain Unidentified; National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman Confirmed Safe
UN Warns Myanmar Junta May Weaponize Nuclear Power Amid Growing Concerns
More News

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Confirms Pakistan Women’s Team to Play ICC ODI World Cup 2025 at Neutral Venue

April 20, 2025 – Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that Pakistan’s women’s cricket team will not travel to India for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 and will instead play at a neutral venue, as per the hybrid model agreement accepted earlier this year.Hybrid Model AgreementSince India is […]

Niels Arestrup, ‘A Prophet’ and ‘War Horse’ Actor, Dies at 75

Niels Arestrup, the French-Danish actor known for his roles in A Prophet and War Horse, has passed away at the age of 75. His wife, Isabelle Le Nouvel, confirmed his death to Agence France-Presse on Sunday, saying that he died “at the end of a courageous fight against illness.” Arestrup was closely linked to director […]

Australians Stranded in Syria Fear for Their Lives Amid Post-Assad Chaos

Australian women and children trapped in Syrian detention camps are gripped by fear and uncertainty following the fall of the Assad regime. Reports from inside the camps describe panic and deteriorating conditions as the country faces a power vacuum. Kamalle Dabboussy, whose family members were previously repatriated, said, “The fear is palpable. Rumors are rampant, […]

Starbucks Ordered to Pay $50 Million in Compensation After Hot Beverage Injury

A court in California has ordered multinational coffee chain Starbucks to pay $50 million in compensation after a delivery worker suffered severe burns from a hot beverage spill. The verdict states that Starbucks must compensate Michael Garcia, a delivery worker in Los Angeles, who was seriously injured while picking up an order from a Starbucks […]

Fire Set at Bangabandhu’s Dhanmondi 32 Residence After Massive Vandalism

A group of protesters vandalized and set fire to the historic residence of Bangladesh’s founding leader, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at Dhanmondi 32. Allegedly, activists from BNP-Jamaat-Shibir and extremist groups, disguised as students, gathered in front of the house, chanting slogans. Since Wednesday evening (February 5), a crowd started assembling near the residence. As time […]

Netanyahu Heads to US to Strengthen Ties with Trump Amid Gaza Ceasefire

Tel Aviv, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to leave Israel on February 2 for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, aiming to strengthen ties with Washington after tensions with the previous White House administration over the war in Gaza. Netanyahu, the first foreign leader to visit Trump since his inauguration in […]

Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Damages Six Embassies, Leaves Casualties

A Russian missile strike on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, has resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries. According to Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, the attack caused damage to six diplomatic missions: those of Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Palestine, Portugal, and Montenegro.Missile strikes were also reported in the southern city of Kherson, where one […]

Iran Unveils Missile with 1,056-Mile Range

Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile capable of striking targets at a distance of 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles). The missile was showcased during a televised event attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to French news agency AFP. Named “Etemad”, which means “trust” in Persian, this missile is the latest ballistic missile developed by […]

Trump will keep a close watch on Bangladesh: U.S. Muslim leader to Indian media

The second term of the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump will begin on January 20 next year. Sajid Tarar, a Pakistani-American politician and the head of the organization “Muslims for Trump,” commented that the relationship between the United States and Bangladesh may become difficult during Trump’s new term. He shared these views in an […]

Qatar Agrees to Expel Hamas Following U.S. Request

**Doha, Qatar** – In a significant development, Qatar has reportedly agreed to expel Hamas from its territory following a request from the United States. This decision comes after months of unsuccessful negotiations aimed at persuading the militant group, whose leaders are based in Doha, to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal amid the ongoing […]