10 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses to Support

10 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses to Support

2020 doesn’t seem like the year for large fashion companies, especially since the breakout of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement that followed. As a result, it’ll be a better option to start supporting small businesses since they are more sustainable and ethical. Small businesses that are usually owned by people of color, students or LGBT individuals are limited to resources and power in the fashion industry compared to major companies. By supporting small businesses, you are helping to make a change in the fashion industry. Here are 10 excellent  black fashion businesses that you should check out, which includes clothing, accessories and footwear in various styles and price ranges.

1. FYRE Vintage

Vintage streetwear

Fyre Vintage specializes in a mix of masculine and feminine silhouettes, vintage finds paired with contemporary pieces to create chic street looks. The shop sells a wide range of vintage oversized blazers, straight legged pants and slip dresses in different materials and prints. Best of all, they donate 10% of their profit to sourcing sustainable clothing for women’s shelters in Detroit, MI.

https://www.fyrevintage.com/

2. Zelie for She

Plus size fashion

Finding plus size womenswear that has good quality and looks fashionable can be hard sometimes, fortunately we discovered Zelie for She. Zelie and She is an expression of one’s authenticity and individuality. Their garments are inspired by stories of friendship, women and empowerment of ones’ self.

https://www.zelieforshe.com/

3. JPE

Streetwear

Owned by Justin P. Etienne, FIT fashion business graduate who self-studied fashion design. Justin combines simple silhouettes with mixed-media, graphic designs and fabric manipulation to create one of a kind streetwear. Most of his designs are unisex or menswear but he is recently developing a womenswear line, you can also request custom orders if you want.

https://www.iamjpe.com/

4. Bimpe Bata Footwear

Handmade footwear

Since 2017, Bimpe Bata Footwear has been producing colorful, African prints inspired footwear for men and women. Bimpe Bata Footwear has a range of larger sizes and wide fits, they’re pretty size inclusive. They also sell bags with matching prints to complete the outfit.

https://bimpe-bata-footwear.square.site/

5. The Lotus Bloom

Bridal

If you’re planning to get married soon or simply interested in tulle dresses, make sure to check out The Lotus Bloom. Everything they sell is made of tulle, yes: dresses, skirts and even veils. The Lotus Bloom aims to create unconventional bridal dresses and accessories, you will be surprised at the variety of selections they have to offer!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/thelotusbloomco/

6. Secondhand Shawty

Vintage streetwear

They specialize in 80s-90s vintage, especially tops. Everything is sourced by the owner Carmelita Mamacita who is also a graphic designer; the prices are very affordable, occasionally there will be some vintage designer goods. It’s not hard to see how much Carmelita loves bright colors and dazzling prints, I mean if you love dressing in vibrant colors, this is the shop for you.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/secondhandshawty

7. It’s My Coffin

Y2K womenswear and accessories

Founded in Brooklyn by two girls who love alternative fashion and 2000s culture. It’s My Coffin sells vintage gems from brands trending in the 1990s to early 2000s such as Tripp, Doc Martens and Royal Bones, as well as some jewelry they designed themselves. They usually have larger sizes and plus size garments in stock.

https://www.instagram.com/itsmycoffin/

8. Mossbadger

Lolita fashion

At first when I heard about Mossbadger, I was skeptical, because usually Japanese design the best Lolita outfits. However, when I looked into their products, I was amazed by the prints on the dresses, definitely the cutest I’ve ever seen. They also design Lolita accessories inspired by Victorian and Rococo aesthetics; I personally love their Marie Antoinette rosette.

https://www.instagram.com/mossbadger/

9. Queen Anna House of Fashion

Boutique, buyers store

If you have extra dollars to spare, head over to Queen Ann House of Fashion for fashion that will never go out of style. Queen Anna supports independent designers by carrying their designs, the featured garments are inspired by classical designs with elegant attitude. You can find office appropriate clothing as well as clothing for date nights and vocation. Have trouble deciding what to buy? Then don’t forget to tune into Queen Anna’s styling classes for free.

https://www.instagram.com/queenannaliving/

10. New Origin Shop

Handmade clothing and accessories

The shop’s vibe is very nature inspired and calm, everything they sell is handmade, from jewelry to clothing to home products. Their products appear simplistic and relaxing, nothing looks fancy or over the top. The shop also promotes individual designers once in a while, anyone can list their products in New Origin Shop as long as they are handmade.

https://www.instagram.com/neworiginshop/

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