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AAPI / APIDA Owned honors businesses led by Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Desi American entrepreneurs — a rich and diverse community whose roots stretch across continents and generations.

From ancient traditions to bold modern innovation, AAPI and APIDA founders bring unique perspectives shaped by migration, family, and cultural pride. Classifying these businesses is a way to increase visibility, celebrate heritage, and stand with a community that has often been overlooked or stereotyped.

Every purchase becomes part of a larger story — one that recognizes not only where these founders come from, but where they’re boldly going.

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Magazine: Threads of Sustainable Fashion

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    From Colombia to the U.S. Without Inventory: Ho...

    Want to bring your fashion brand to the U.S. without taking on big risks or upfront costs? Dropshipping might be your best first step. This guide explains how sustainable marketplaces...

  • You see the brand and size… but do you see the truth? Discover the power of the second label — that tucked-away tag with fiber content, origin, and more —...

    The Second Label: What Clothing Tags Don’t Tell...

    You see the brand and size… but do you see the truth? Discover the power of the second label — that tucked-away tag with fiber content, origin, and more —...

  • The Met Gala 2025 theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” invited more than high fashion—it invited history. From Colman Domingo’s royal zoot suit to Zendaya’s homage to Patrick Kelly, the most...

    The Met Gala’s Most Important Tribute Wasn’t Wo...

    The Met Gala 2025 theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” invited more than high fashion—it invited history. From Colman Domingo’s royal zoot suit to Zendaya’s homage to Patrick Kelly, the most...

  • When the world needed a voice for the Earth, Pope Francis answered — not with grand gestures, but with humility, courage, and a pair of worn-out shoes. Laudato Si’ remains...

    Pope Francis and the Green Gospel: How Laudato ...

    When the world needed a voice for the Earth, Pope Francis answered — not with grand gestures, but with humility, courage, and a pair of worn-out shoes. Laudato Si’ remains...

  • In a world where “sustainable” is often just another marketing word, Latin American designers are building something deeper, rooted in culture, innovation, and resilience. Here’s how events like Universo MOLA...

    Why Events Like Universo MOLA Matter More Than ...

    In a world where “sustainable” is often just another marketing word, Latin American designers are building something deeper, rooted in culture, innovation, and resilience. Here’s how events like Universo MOLA...

  • A new U.S. policy closing the de minimis loophole is set to challenge the ultra-cheap fashion model of retailers like Shein and Temu. But beyond tariffs and taxes, something deeper...

    The Era of $5 Dresses May Be Ending—Finally

    A new U.S. policy closing the de minimis loophole is set to challenge the ultra-cheap fashion model of retailers like Shein and Temu. But beyond tariffs and taxes, something deeper...

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