Black-owned Fashion Brands to Support
There are numerous ways you can be an ally and support the Black community. One switch you can make to show your support is by shopping at Black-owned businesses. This article focuses on Black-owned fashion brands, so if you’re ready to show your support through shopping then keep on reading.
1: TELFAR
Founded in NYC in 2005, Telfar Clemens’ brand TELFAR is known for luxury designs with fairly affordable price points. Their signature shopping bags are their most popular item, selling out within minutes of each drop. TELFAR has also secured some iconic collaborations, such as UGG x TELFAR and Converse x TELFAR.
Website: https://shop.telfar.net
2: Essentials by Fear of God
Fashion designer Jerry Lorenzo founded Fear of God in 2013. Essentials is Fear of God’s sister brand, known for its neutral-toned sweat sets.
Website: https://fearofgod.com/collections/essentials?page=3
3: Washington Ave
If you are into thrifting, you’ll love Lakeitha Washington’s online vintage store, Washington Ave! Washington Ave sells a mix of vintage and upcycled clothing from the 1970s to 1990s.
Website: https://shopwashingtonave.com
4: DANZY
Marshall Danzy Taulbert founded DANZY in 2018. Drawing inspiration from his own life, Taulbert works to bring a vintage feel to all DANZY garments. The brand’s website explains, “The brand’s pure intention is to provide ‘Comfortably Chic’ pieces that will stand the test of seasons.”
Website: https://danzyus.com
5: Ivy Park
If you’re a Beyoncé fan, you’ll likely love her athleisure clothing line, Ivy Park. Ivy Park just dropped a collection with Adidas on February 6th, featuring red and pink articles of clothing in honor of Valentine’s Day.
Website: https://www.ivypark.com
6: Brandon Blackwood New York
If you are on the hunt for a new go-to purse, you need to check out Brandon Blackwood New York. This brand has everything from neutral-toned wallets to colorful and patterned statement bags.
Website: https://brandonblackwood.com
7: Petit Kouraj
Another bag brand to check out is Nasrin Jean-Baptiste’s Petit Kouraj. These luxury bags are handmade in Haiti. The Petit Kouraj website explains, “Petit Kouraj makes fun, stand alone pieces of wearable art that celebrates a love of knitwear, sculpture and identity.”
Website: https://www.petitkouraj.com/shop?sscid=21k6_aj0jh&
8: Auvere
Auvere has not only amazing jewelry, but an amazing backstory as well. Co-founders Gina Feldman Love and Steven Feldman created Auvere together in 2016 before getting engaged and married in 2019. Auvere sells both men’s and women’s jewelry, and even carries wedding bands.
Website: https://auvere.com
9: Sincerely Nude
Founded by Michelle Asare in 2018, Sincerely Nude is a skin tone inspired apparel and underwear brand. The brand’s website explains that “Sincerely Nude wants to empower women to feel beautiful and sexy in their skin tone no matter what shade or size.”
Website: https://sincerelynude.com
10: Oma the Label
Fashion stylist Neumi Anekhe founded Oma the Label in 2018. This jewelry brand provides a wide variety of styles, from bold and colorful jewelry to minimalist designs. Oma the Label’s goal is to create jewelry that empowers women and gives them confidence.
Website: https://omathelabel.com
