20 Black-owned fashion brands you can support right now.
Protest. Donate. Speak out on social media. Speak up in real life. There’s a lot you can do right now to fight racism, police brutality and discrimination, and while you’re at it, you can also shop from Black-owned fashion brands to support the community in the process. Black culture is an essential part of the fashion world today, influencing myriad trends and birthing many of the industry’s top designers, models, influencers and celebrities.
1. Brother Vellies View this post on Instagram Shoes in ‘Nudes’ • created with love by a Woman of Color If handmade artisanal footwear is what you seek, Brother Vellies is the brand to lust over. Their globally-made pieces, commitment to fair labor practices, and use of traditional African design practices make their luxurious products well worth the splurge.
5. Salone Monet View this post on Instagram Meet Paul, the newest shade in our nude rainbow. Inspired by one of TV's most ambitious ladies, Mary Jane Paul of Being Mary Jane, this color falls squarely between Bank and Kyle. Salone Monet believe that nude is not a color, so they created a brand that allows women of every color to find their perfect “nude” heels. At present, there are six shades per shoe to choose from, and the styles themselves are made with care by Italian cobblers.
9. EDAS View this post on Instagram Double trouble! Naomi in EDAS Signature Spirals and Kori Hoops 💕🌞#babesinedas Sade Mims is the head designer of EDAS, an accessory brand offering unique handmade jewelry and handbags. The majority of their one-of-a-kind pieces are currently available for pre-order only due to coronavirus-related concerns, so shop now to support a wonderful business and give yourself something to look forward to.
13. Love, Vera View this post on Instagram Jill is the perfect combination of leopard & lace! Use code SPRING25 for 25% off. 🐆💞✨ . lovevera.com If you’re in need of affordable lingerie that makes you look like a million bucks, look no further than Love, Vera. The brand boasts a size-inclusive range of lingerie, bras, robes and other unmentionables, and is designed to be a celebration of Black cultural influence and Black female entrepreneurship.
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