Supporting Black Excellence: Small Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Shop this Women’s History Month and all Spring
As the spring approaches, consider shopping small and supporting Black-owned fashion brands. These emerging designers are making waves in the industry with their unique styles, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to community empowerment.
Top 9 Small Black-Owned Fashion Brands to Watch:
1. Angele.H Paris: Exquisite, handcrafted clothing blending African heritage with French elegance.
2. The Brooklyn Circus: Vintage-inspired clothing with a modern twist, perfect for standing out.
3. ASHYA: Handcrafted, culturally-inspired accessories that blend traditional African and Asian designs with modern elegance.
4. Brother Vellies: Handcrafted, eclectic footwear and accessories blending traditional African styles with modern flair.
5. Fe Noel: Vibrant, feminine clothing with a Caribbean twist, perfect for making a statement.
6. Hope Flowers by Tracy Reese: This brand focuses on elegant, sophisticated clothing with an emphasis on sustainability and empowering women. Their collections are responsibly designed and produced using sustainable fabrics.
7. TOVE Studio: This brand offers effortless, modern clothing with a focus on timeless silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and subtle details. Their designs are created for the confident, contemporary woman.
8. Andrea Iyamah: Luxurious, handcrafted swimwear and resort wear that combines vibrant African prints, bold colors, and sleek silhouettes, perfect for making a statement on the beach or by the pool.
9. Jibri: Timeless, modest fashion with a focus on quality, comfort, and effortless style.
In an era where fast fashion dominates the industry, it's refreshing to see brands prioritizing sustainability, cultural heritage, and mindful production practices. From Paris to Brooklyn, and from Africa to the Caribbean, we're shining the spotlight on nine inspiring fashion brands that embody the values of empowerment, individuality, and environmental responsibility.
Each of these brands boasts a unique story, from Angele.H Paris, whose exquisite, handcrafted midi and maxi tiered dresses, are comprised of a blend of African heritage with French elegance, made with love in Madagascar, and have become staple items in many closets, to The Brooklyn Circus, whose vintage-inspired clothing with a modern twist is designed and produced in Brooklyn, New York, using environmentally-friendly practices whenever possible.
ASHYA's handcrafted, culturally-inspired accessories, made in Ghana and India, showcase traditional African and Asian designs with modern elegance. Meanwhile, Brother Vellies' handcrafted, eclectic footwear and accessories, made in Africa and New York, blend traditional African styles with modern flair.
Fe Noel's vibrant, feminine clothing, made in New York and the Caribbean, boasts a Caribbean twist, perfect for making a statement. Who’s ready for a vacation? Hope Flowers by Tracy Reese prioritizes sustainability and empowering women, with elegant, sophisticated clothing made in Detroit and New York.
TOVE Studio's effortless, modern clothing, made in London and Portugal, focuses on timeless silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and subtle details. Andrea Iyamah's luxurious, handcrafted swimwear and resort wear, made in Nigeria and the UK, combines vibrant African prints, bold colors, and sleek silhouettes.
Last but not least, Jibri's timeless, modest fashion, made in the USA and Morocco, prioritizes quality, comfort, and effortless style.
Embark on a journey to redefine the fashion landscape. This Women's History Month, celebrate Black excellence by embracing fashion that empowers. By supporting these visionary brands, you're not only elevating your personal style but also contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable industry. Share the movement with your community and together, let's amplify the voices of emerging Black designers who are reimagining the future of fashion.
Shop small, shop Black, and slay the Spring / Summer season!
By: THE STYLE SAVANT
