Over the last year, it’s been exciting to see the next generation of Asian American entrepreneurs. We’ve seen several AAPI-owned brands pop up in our local shops and some of the largest retailers in America. Seeing their success shows that dreaming big and acting out of love for our culture and community is well worth the hard work.
Earlier this year, Cold Tea Collective attended the ACE NextGen in Las Vegas and met some Asian American brands at the conference.
Here are some of the online Asian American brands we met and recommend shopping during this Black Friday.
Founded by New Yorkers Athina Wang and Florence Shin, Covry offers inclusive eyewear styles that offer alternative options compared to the mainstream one-size-fits-all options. Their prescription and sunglasses glasses feature longer nose pads, reduced frame curvature, and narrowed nose bridges.
Their Black Friday deals include $30 off specs & 20% off sunwear.
Another favourite inclusive-fit eyewear brand of ours is Yunizon Eyewear, who shared their story with us last year. Use the code COLDTEA for 20% off.
This Asian American brand is unapologetically proud of its heritage. 1587 produces high-quality, full grain Italian leather sneakers. Their sneakers are elevated, sleek, and timeless. Beyond sneakers, 1587 also has unique clothing items highlighting Asian American cultural celebrations.
Adam King, Sam Hyun and Jerry Won founded 1587 in Boston, MA.
Why 1587? That was the year the first Asians, workers from the Philippines, stepped foot into America, in what is now known as Morro Bay, California.
Shop their Black Friday sale to get deals up to 70% off.
Dawang is Daisy Wang’s (nickname) namesake contemporary streetwear design brand. Its unique take on “modern chinoiserie” clothing comes from Wang’s experiences and perspectives as someone born and raised in China. The brand came to life while Wang was at…
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