Upgrade your closet as you shop from these five Asian brands that incorporate culture, contemporary ideas, and philosophy to their designs.
Asian fashion has always been distinct and unique. Fashion brands from Asia are often overlooked when seeking designer pieces. However, the fashion scene in Asia has been steadily growing and slowly taking the world by storm. We may have heard of the likes of Comme des Garçons and Issey Miyake from Japan, however, more fashion brands from the continent have the potential to be the next big thing.
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To help you expand your closet selection, Lifestyle Asia has curated five Asian clothing brands you can choose from. Each brand has its design ethos—creating clothing that complements the culture and style philosophy of the country it was founded in.
Elevated Loungewear
acmé de la vie is a South Korean brand that redefines loungewear. They are known for their sweatshirts and lounge pants made with amazing craftsmanship. Recently, they collaborated with SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi—featuring the brand’s classic design codes with a twist of the popstar’s branding.
Comfortable yet chic clothes from acmé de la vie / Photos via Instagram @adlv_official
From The Past
Human Made is a Japanese streetwear brand that brings back the glory of vintage fashion. Established by NIGO ® under the concept of “The Future Is In The Past,” the brand features designs that lean into the innate playfulness Tokyo possesses. Moreover, the Japanese brand has a variety of styles honoring vintage fashion that perfectly blend in today’s time.
Clothes that showcase Human Made’s design code / Photos via Instagram @humanmade
Proudly Filipino
An Asian fashion brand listicle is not complete without featuring an ingenious Filipino designer. Carl Jan Cruz is an eponymous label that uses Filipino culture as a basis for his design ethos. His interpretation of lived Filipino culture and traditions translated into his designs creates a unique aesthetic that is purely him and purely Filipino.
Carl Jan Cruz’s amazing designs / Photo via Instagram @carljancruz
Contemporary And Authentic
Vietnamese contemporary fashion brand Subtle Le Nguyen creates designs focusing on both style and craftsmanship. Moreover, the Hanoi-based fashion house serves as a haven where people are encouraged to freely and authentically exhibit their character. Each design is crafted with intention—harmonizing contemporary ideals with Vietnamese heritage.
Cool and chic designs by Subtle Le Nguyen / Photos via Instagram @subtlelenguyen
Fine, Fresh, Feminine
Thailand-founded brand Landmeé celebrates femininity through fashion. The brand’s DNA consistently alludes to the romanticism of the bohemian 1970s with a dash of contemporary style to make it suitable for everyday wear. Moreover, the brand specializes in hand-crafted embroidery and high-quality lace and denim.
Designs embracing the feminine energy / Photo via Instagram @landmee_official
Banner photo via Instagram @subtlelenguyen.
