May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate than by supporting and amplifying the AAPI community? Whether you volunteer your time to protect the elderly or donate funds to national organizations like the Asian Pacific Fund or AAPI Women Lead, there's so much you can do this month and beyond.
Another great option is investing in AAPI-owned businesses—and yeah, buying a cute new bag from Kara or some cheerful baubles from Bonbonwhims totally counts. Ahead, we rounded up 23 of the coolest AAPI-owned fashion brands to shop from, many of which are indie or up-and-coming, so you can proudly say that you were an early supporter of these amazing designers.