20 Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Support Now & Forevermore
Jun 5, 2020
This past week, the world witnessed the unjust death of George Floyd spark an international outcry of protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Outpouring support has been directed toward a myriad of action resources, but our work shouldn’t stop there. As an ally to the Black community, choose to educate yourself, speak out against racial discrimination, and support Black brands today and every day.
On top of adding another name to the long, harrowing list of police brutality victims, Black-owned businesses continue to face the struggle of finding means to keep their businesses afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
So please, shift your attention towards this compiled list of incredibly unique, some well-beloved, and many ethically-made Black-owned fashion brands. Remember, solidarity is not a one-time thing — follow their careers, purchase from owners directly, praise their talent, and spread the word!
(Click each photo to explore more of what each brand has to offer!)
1. Golden Girly
About: ‘Custom-made minimal loungewear.’
2. Brother Vellies
About: ‘Designed in Brooklyn, handcrafted sustainably with artisans spanning Nairobi to New York Founded & Designed by @aurorajames.’
3. Legendary Rootz
About: ‘We are a lifestyle brand for Black Women to authentically express themselves through powerful, statement-driven apparel.’
4. BrownMill
About: ‘An innovative lifestyle brand of luxury clothing touted as a combination of bespoke tailoring and streetwear.’
5. Sorella Boutique
About: ‘Representing strong women, working women, and independent women of all ages, colors, and sizes.’
6. Malaika Apparel Co.
About: ‘Malaika Apparel at its core aims to embody a distinguishable form of revolution. This brand is a practice that defies contemporary norms and aims to celebrate all people of color.’
7. Fat Tiger Workshop
About: ‘Fat Tiger is a streetwear retail destination and creative hub based in Chicago.’
8. Phraze
About: ‘A t-shirt brand that says it all, so you don’t have to.’
9. Martine Rose
About: ‘Martine Rose’s unique aesthetic is informed by an investigation of proportion and silhouette, surprising textures and fabrications and fluent referencing of subcultural contexts.’
10. Nubian Skin
About: ‘Skin-tone lingerie and hosiery for women of color.’
11. atijo
About: ‘A collection of exclusively curated vintage, secondhand, and artisan products.’
12. Earth Tone Collective
About: ‘Designing with the Earth in mind via eco friendly, and revived materials. Our form of luxury is meant to liberate, celebrate, and connect you to Nature.’
13. Sami Miro Vintage
About: ‘Sami Miro Vintage is an eco-conscious clothing line specializing in sourcing and reconstructing one-of-a-kind garments curated from around the world.’
14. Seta The Label
About: ‘Silk meets sexy.’
15. The K Label
About: ‘The K label is an exclusive, premium womenswear brand that breaks boundaries whilst maintaining a great sense of style, sophistication, and simplicity.’
16. Lisou
About: ‘One of our core beliefs is to make a positive global impact; to that end, we donate the proceeds from one piece per collection directly to helping young Africans with medical and educational needs.’
17. Roam Vintage
About: ‘Roam specializes in artfully curated vintage and handmade goods for the modern world wanderer.’
18. CUSHNIE
About: ‘Luxury women’s ready-to-wear + accessories designed in New York City by @CarlyCushnie.’
19. Pyer Moss
About: ‘Pyer Moss founded in 2013, as men and womenswear fashion label concerned with building a narrative that speaks about heritage and activism.’
20. Kadys Kloset
About: ‘Kady’s Kloset is a Black-owned business founded and created by 21-year-old Kadiyatu “Kady” Bamba. She is a fashion merchandising student at NYC’s LIM College and has utilized the tools she was given in both schools and internships to piece together an e-commerce boutique right before her graduation in 2020.’
We’re aware; this list is far from complete! Please share your favorite Black-owned brands with us as we highlight businesses on our Instagram throughout the week.