10 Asian-American Fashion Designers You Should Know

Last year in May, during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, we brought you the 25 Most Stylish Asian-Americans. We ran the gamut from streetwear heads to fashion designers. These days, we're noticing that a bunch of our favorite brands are actually made by Asian-American designers.

Of course, on the streetwear side you've got people like Bobby Hundreds, jeffstaple, Nin Truong from Maiden Noir, Danny Calvero from Crooks & Castles, and more. Sure, you've got people like Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, and Derek Lam outfitting female celebs and First Ladies alike, but lately, we've seen a ton of noticeable names come up in the menswear game. Salute, and get your game on on these 10 Asian-American Fashion Designers You Should Know.

Label: Public School

Public School co-designer (and stylish New Yorker) Dao-Yi Chow earned his stripes by building up his streetwear pedigree with brands like Black Apple and Sean John. As part of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's incubator program, Public School made a transformation into a full-on designer label, complete with a presentation at New York Fashion Week. Don't get it twisted though, the line still has a certain grittiness to it.

Label: UNIS

Eunice Lee has gained a following from guys who want great chinos that fit, and well-made basics that can be worn pretty much with anything. Lately, her outerwear has been on point. Her latest collection includes a covetable tiger stripe camo ripstop jacket, and a buttery soft suede leather baseball jacket.

Label: 3.1 Phillip Lim

Cambodian designer made waves with his initial women's line, but his men's collections offer a dope mix of tailoring, shirting, and badass casual gear. Case in point: when rappers like Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, and Wale were all spotted rocking his braided leather jacket from Fall 2011.

Label: Opening Ceremony and Kenzo

The Opening Ceremony co-founders are known for their eccentric yet exquisite taste. Their boutiques in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo pop with bright colors and well-executed collabs with the likes of Timberland, Pendleton, and Gitman. Their in-house label furthers their noticeably neon aesthetic, so it wasn't a huge surprise when they were named as the creative directors of Parisian label Kenzo. Deftly combining their love for color with the heritage of the fashion house, it's safe to say the outlook on their design careers is literally looking bright.

Label: Hyden Yoo

Hyden Yoo's foray into fashion was funded in an interesting way: using his winnings from the NBC show Fear Factor. His clothes however, are anything but scary. Taking easily wearable wardrobe staples like trench coats and T-shirts, Yoo regularly adds his own design twist to items, making them seem unique without being overdesigned, which isn't an easy thing to do. For spring, we're really feeling his suiting, and what guy doesn't need a few breezy pocket fees in his closet?

Label: Siki Im

Born in Germany, educated in London, and working in America, Korean designer Siki Im is taking menswear in a decidedly more fashion-forward direction. Forget trying to fit in, Im's drapey silhouettes and long garments evoke the image of tall tees and baggy athletic gear, but slightly tailored and constructed from luxurious fabrics. It's time to step your game up.

Label: Dana Lee

Menswear designer Dana Lee is stocked at shops like Hickoree's, so it's plain to see she has her blogger cred down. Her clothes are easily wearable, and play around with notions of fabric and print. Last season she did a pair of denim trousers, and this season we're feeling the colored chinos and leaf printed shirts.

Label: Engineered Garments

If you're unfamiliar with Engineered Garments, you've got some serious catching up to do. The New York-based brand quickly developed a dedicated following for its quality construction and excellent fit. Informed by classic American sportswear and workwear, Suzuki isn't afraid to be playful in his designs, incorporating extra pockets, throat latches, contrast buttons, and unorthodox fabrics to make us clothes not just well-crafted pieces, but actually give them a unique aesthetic. Combine that with limited runs and a cool store tucked away in New York's garment district, and you've got the makings of a dope cult brand.

Label: Richard Chai

Richard Chai has serious style, but you already know this. His clothes are perfect for guys who just want to look cool without looking like they toiled for hours in front of the mirror. That's what's so great about his designs: they're pragmatic but still attractive, they look like things you could just throw on, and once you do, you remember why you bought it in the first place. His line has brought him collaborations with brands like Penguin, and their easygoing casual looks will soon be reinterpreted into classic American gear, as Chai was recently named the creative director of Filson.

Label: Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang is the reason your girl probably has a military jacket with leather sleeves. A master of dark colors and comfortable clothing, he first ventured into menswear with his T by Alexander Wang line, which consists mostly of hoodies, T-shirts, and basic outerwear like varsities. His main line menswear followed suit, and incorporated out-there items like leather shorts but also covetable gear like bomber jackets and trench coats. He seems to have caught the eye of many celebs, most recently A$AP Rocky, who's totally swagged out in a lot of his gear in the music video for "Goldie."