The brand Alivia is the brainchild of fashion designer Jovana Mullins. All of the designs on the clothing are made by Asian American designers with special needs.
“Alivia stands for awareness, love, inclusion, voice, individuality and acceptance,“ Mullins, the co-founder of Alivia, explained.
She volunteers and mentors designers at the Center for All Abilities’ art therapy program.
“After volunteering with the Center for All Abilities, as a mentor I saw this talent — I was blown away by the artwork that was being created by these individuals. It was so meaningful and powerful,” she said.
The center, located in Chinatown, caters to Asian American immigrants and Asian
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