Asian designers are quickly taking over the fashion industry, and that includes menswear. Here’s who you should know
In an era where menswear is becoming more and more experimental, from the man-pouch trend of spring/summer 2020 to Hamish Bowles’ beautiful flourish of feathers at the Met Gala 2019, it’s unsurprising to see more menswear designers come out of the woods.
This explosion in menswear includes Asian designers, who are beginning to make their mark on the global fashion market thanks to their innovative and unique designs. Here are 10 emerging Asian menswear designers you need to know about.
(Related: 15 Of The Most Influential Asians In Fashion)
Ahluwalia
Creating up-cycled menswear crafted exclusively from vintage and deadstock fabrics, this sustainable designer is certainly making a name for herself as the winner of the H&M Design Award 2019 and a LVMH Prize 2020 finalist merely two years after her debut.
Beyond her dedication to sustainability, Priya Ahluwalia’s designs meld nostalgia with the grunge of streetwear; integrating patterns derived from her Nigerian-Indian heritage in her designs.
Available at Ahluwalia Studio