During AAPI Heritage Month, see, buy and support top hull discoveries from Asian brands and owners, including Phlur, Chriselle Lim’s newly updated perfume brand, and actress/singer Ella Jay Basco shares her personal favorites from fashion and beauty.
Alighieri
Alchemy Nocturnal 24K gold plated brass chain bracelet by London-based designer Roche Mahtan; $1171; mytheresa. with
Alighieri
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Mikimoto
Japanese house pendant earrings with marine sapphires and Akoya pearls, 18 carat white gold; $3,100, Nordstrom. with
japanese house drip earrings
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Rose regenerating facial mask with glycolic and salicylic acids, damask rose petals and resveratrol; $56, thenimetyou.com
Then I came across a restorative rose face mask.
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kay trans glasses
“I just fell in love with the Asian brand Kay-Tran Eyewear,” says the actress (Birds of prey) and singer Ella Jay Basco, who recently released her single “Eye to Eye”.
The inclusive design, designed specifically for Lower Asian nose bridges, is ideal for my face and is the type of accessory I have been looking for a long time. I’m glad I found a sunglasses brand that will perfectly suit my needs as a young Asian girl.”
Kay-Tran’s Brooklyn Pink Cush sunglasses; $140, kaytran. with
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big seiko
Japanese watchmaker Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary 36.5mm watch; $5400, www.grand-seiko.com
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Jimmy Choo
the Amita 45 pump, created by creative director Sandra Choi; $653, mytheresa. with
Scarpin Jimmy Choo Amita 45.
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Lifestyle expert Chrisel Lim has updated the perfume brand with offerings that include the spicy floral scent Not Your Baby; $96, phlur.com
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3.1 Philip Lim
Mini designer bag with removable crossbody strap; $695, bloomingdales. with
3.1 Philip Lim
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“I’ve always loved working closely with Vinta Gallery, a Philippine-owned brand,” said Basco. “His work fully respects the culture of the Philippines and keeps it looking very clean and fresh. Owner Caroline Mango Singh used it not only for my rug look but also for my music video for “Gold ft. Ruby Ibarra”. I also put it on one of her faces. Fabulous Filipino brothers Screened last year at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Vinta Gallery’s 80s-inspired Mock Neck Tulip Suit Dress worn by Basco features a pleated tulip skirt with side pockets; $300, vintageallery. with.
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Pedro Do.
Made in Italy, the Peter Dos summer sandals have a silver heel; $720, fwrd. with
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Kimiko
Made in Japan, Kimiko’s The Brow Sensei Brow Shaper Gel is vegan and made with hair-enhancing peptides, plant extracts and antioxidants; $35, kimikobeauty.com
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“This skin care, health and beauty line is an honest replacement for me,” says Ella Jay Basco. “Yina is another Asian brand that specializes in Asian medicines used for skin care products. I love how it feels and how it brightens my skin!”
Yina’s Hydracloud Cream is made with a niacinamide and ginseng complex and is available for pre-order; $85, yina.co
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fable and mane
Thickening Ashwagandha Hair Treatment Oil from a London-based brand founded by brothers Nikita and Akash Mehta; $34 (1.8 oz); fableandmane. with
Fable & Mane Prewash Healing Hair Oil
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Self Portrait
London-based designer Han Chong, born in Malaysia, pleated floral georgette midi dress; $525, www.mytheresa.com
Self Portrait
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relatives
Korean-American jewelry designer Jenny Yoon’s vintage-inspired 14k yellow gold Eloise ring set with marquise-cut diamonds; $5,600, kinnstudio. with
relatives
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building block
Founded by sisters Kimberly and Nancy Wu, the Los Angeles-based brand’s offerings include a bag of wooden bricks; $395, building-block.com
building block
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Sodium
Founded by former YouTube star and beauty editor Susan Yara, the skin care brand offers lotions, balms and cleansers that contain anti-inflammatory marshmallow root; $18 – $25, naturium.com and target.com
Sodium
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monique louis
Shannon Tuileries Pump, printed linen by the Filipino-American designer; $495, moniqelhuillier. with
Monique Lhuillier American Filipino Designer Printed Linen Shannon Tuileries Pump; $495, moniqelhuillier. with
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skylar
Hypoallergenic fragrance Salt Air (with notes of bergamot, sea salt and driftwood) is from a Los Angeles-based company founded by Taiwan-born former technical executive Cat Chen; $85 (1.7 oz), nordstrom.com
Skylar Hypoallergenic Salt Air Perfume
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AAPI’s best-selling beauty collection
Limited edition box with branded products from eight AAPIs; $10 goes from each sale to AAPI nonprofit groups; $100, herocosmetics.us
Limited Edition Box of AAPI’s Best Selling Beauty Collection
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capital
Logo appliqué, bandana print, cotton bucket hat, made in Japan; $165, mrporter. with
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Source: Hollywood Reporter
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