May is AANHPI Heritage Month, and Reflect Beauty is spotlighting creators whose work beautifully threads culture into contemporary beauty. From makeup artistry to storytelling, these five voices are shaping representation, pushing creativity, and building community. Here are the profiles you don’t want to miss.
1. Eunice Jera Lee — Costume Design (Bottoms, 2023)
Why Follow: Brilliant storytelling through wardrobe that foregrounds culture and character.
Standout Moment: Crafting bold, character-driven looks that elevate tone and humor in a teen comedy frame.
2. Kicki Yang Zhang — Fashion and Culture
Why Follow: Precision artistry meeting cultural storytelling in her visuals.
Standout Moment: Distinctive color palettes and textures that fuse heritage motifs with contemporary fashion.
3. Ranni Punani — Content Creator
Why Follow: A playful, bold voice at the intersection of culture and beauty.
Standout Moment: Seamlessly weaving personal heritage into viral, relatable content.
4. Ofa Makalio — Creative Storytelling
Why Follow: Narrative-driven creativity that centers community and identity.
Standout Moment: Signature moments where tradition informs modern beauty storytelling.
5. Garbo Zhu — Designer and Artist
Why Follow: Cross-disciplinary visuals that celebrate AANHPI stories with clarity and wit.
Standout Moment: Visually arresting pieces that translate heritage into accessible, contemporary art.
May may be wrapping, but the conversation isn’t stopping. These five AANHPI creators have sparked ongoing dialogue between heritage and contemporary beauty. Follow, support, and keep their stories alive as Reflect Beauty carries this momentum forward.
