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73 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

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In the midst of the Kavanaugh hearings, Jeremy Scott took the finale lap at his spring 2019 show in a t-shirt that urged viewers to “Tell Your Senator NO On Kavanaugh.” For his fall 2017 show, Christian Siriano sent a model down the runway in a shirt that read “People are People” set to Depeche Mode’s song of the same name. The week Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape, Dior’s runway was peppered with signs like “Women Raise the Uprising” and “Consent.” If the fashion community has proven anything, it’s that it is willing to fight against inequality and social injustice. But what about the injustices plaguing its own industry, from the lack of Black representation on the runway to the lack of visibility and opportunities afforded to Black designers?

Last year, as the world grappled with the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery—Black humans who were targeted and discriminated against because of their skin color—everyone flocked to pour dollars into the Black designers, creatives, and businesses who are often overlooked. But buying Black isn't a moment, it's a movement. A re-post is not enough. A hashtag is not enough.

Ahead, 73 Black-owned brands to shop from today, tomorrow, and forever.

1

Wmns Wear

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Wmns Wear may be designed under London’s typically cloudy skies and drizzling rain, but its collections were meant to be worn on your next island vacation. Created by women for women, each piece contours every bend and curve of a woman’s body and imparts a sense of confidence with every wear.

If you buy one thing: Lucid Dress, $118

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2

Kendall Miles

At Kendall Miles, luxury doesn’t mean compromise. Launched in 2015, Kendall Miles is a family-run shoe company that produces durable, reliable, one-of-a-kind shoes that are extra with a capital E. Rest assured you won’t find anyone else with your pair.

If you buy one thing: Posh Pump, $715

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3

Tejahn Burnett

You can feel Jamaican-Canadian designer Tejahn Burnett's roots in every pair of shoes she designs. Her upcoming release is embellished with seashells dangling down your foot, but it’s her viral Simijah sandals that caught everyone’s—including Cardi B’s—attention. Pronounced “see-me-jah,” which is a Jamaican greeting—the knotted sandal is just the silhouette to add some pizzazz to your shoe collection.

If you buy one thing: Simijah, $215

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4

Char Workroom

Char Workroom doesn’t prescribe to seasonal collections—booty shorts should be worn year-round. The Houston-bred brand is most known for its ruffle-trimmed cheeky shorts available in gold, silver, and pink metallic.

If you buy one thing: Cheeky Short, $160

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5

Clue Clothing

There’s nothing quite like summer in Brooklyn. With the city’s endless opportunities for fun—from day drinking at parks to exploring new restaurants—Clue Clothing’s variety of no-fuss, cool-weather clothing keeps you prepared for any excursion. Since its launch in 2013, the Brooklyn-born brand—which stands for Creativity Lives Under Excellence—has built a community of devotees since its release of collegiate-inspired sweatsuits and continues to go wherever creativity takes them.

If you buy one thing: Open Mind Button Down, $120

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6

Frederick Edwin Poe

Built on the idea that the world is your personal runway, allow Frederick Edwin Poe (FEP) to show you what traveling comfortably in style looks like. Its premium unisex tracksuits and sweatsuits are far too versatile to be relegated to indoor loungewear. Speaking of versatility, opt for the shorts, which double as swim trunks.

If you buy one thing: FEP Coordinated Set, $90

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7

Rendoll Lagos

Rendoll's Instagram is a feast for the eyes. Every piece is designed in vivid prints as beautiful and worldly as the Nigerian city where it's designed. Like the models featured on its site, Rendoll was created to accentuate the beauty and curves of women of every shape and size.

If you buy one thing: Teddy Set, $154

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8

The Ekhator Label

A quick perusal of The Ekhator Label’s Instagram will tell you everything you need to know about the Nigerian label: It’s not for the faint of heart. The brand’s signature heels ooze sex appeal, whether you opt for its towering Trixie mules or its Lottie basket heels. What’s more, the label’s creativity extends beyond footwear; slip into the brand’s psychedelic printed bikini sets or dresses to turn things up another notch.

If you buy one thing: Trixie, $250

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9

Seuil Studios

Looking for a shoe game refresh? Seuil Studios puts a sexy, youthful spin on minimalist heels. Each heel has its own personality, from a simple strappy black heel with a bubble heel to a pointed slip-on heel with a toe loop for added support and edge.

If you buy one thing: Mamba, $130

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10

Washington Ave

The brand’s tagline is “Making Old Things New,” but this ain’t your mom’s vintage shop. Vibrant, structured-shouldered blazers are chopped in half to make a sexy two-piece set, while maxi skirts and dresses are given the high-thigh slit treatment. Washington Ave doesn’t make old things new, the brand makes them sultry as well.

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11

Honor The Gift

Earlier this year, Russell Westbrook’s brand Honor the Gift launched its first women’s collection chock full of simple silhouettes that let your body do the talking. While the women’s collection is full of biker shorts and sports bras, they’re simple enough to layer with the men’s offerings as well.

If you buy one thing: Command Bodysuit, $50

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12

Rouhi

Imagine having an outfit every time your mood changes. Are you feeling a loud shirt and pants set? Or maybe you’re in the mood for a deconstructed blazer? Think of each Rouhi piece as an extension of your own “experiences, moods, colours and creations.”

If you buy one thing: Adaliz Blouse, $150

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13

Thirtynine Seven

Thirtynine Seven reminds women that they’re beautiful and their bodies are works of art. No need to wear boring clothes when Thirtynine Seven designs clothes that puts your beauty (and booty) on full display.

If you buy one thing: Full Circle Multicolor Dress, $420

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14

Theophilio

Jamaica-born, Brooklyn-raised Edvin Thompson’s designs transport you back to the days of “passa passa,” weekly street dances that originated in Kingston, Jamaica before traversing across the Caribbean. Mesh tanks and midi dresses in Rastafarian hues—red, black, gold—are easily his most recognizable pieces, but delve further into his offerings and you’ll find so much more, including a green organza truck jacket, a button-down shirt with corset detailing crawling down the lower back, and faux leather trousers.

If you buy one thing: Corseted Long Sleeve Button-Down Shirt, $260

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15

Farai London

Megan Thee Stallion. Kylie Jenner. Lori Harvey. This past summer, celebs traded in their Jacquemus and Cult Gaia vacation wear for smaller brands, and you couldn’t escape Farai London’s Gaia dress on Instagram timelines. The East London brand is beloved for its eye-catching prints molded into cut-out dresses and bodysuits.

If you buy one thing: Gaia Blue Velvet dress, $122

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16

Loudbrand Studios

Loud Brand came in hot this past summer with the debut of their Vashtie dress. The bodycon style, asymmetrical neckline, and adjustable length made it the perfect vacation dress and served as a teaser for the figure-hugging silhouettes the brand would continue to release. That same dress also launched a Twitter-wide debate after Kylie Jenner posted a picture in the Vashtie dress without tagging the designer (she eventually did). Do you hear that? It's the sound of the price going up.

If you buy one thing: Raw Edge Vashtie In Pearl, $197

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17

ByDose

It’s not often you find a pair of heels that can withstand partying, walking, and standing for hours on end without hurting your feet. With ByDose’s signature lace-up heels, those woes are a thing of the past.

If you buy one thing: Mid Aurum Knotted Thong Sandals, $177

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18

Kai Collective

You can spot a Kai Collective print from anywhere. The brand is described as “attainable clothing with luxury aesthetics,” designed by Fisayo Longe, and known for its popular Gaia mesh bodycon dress. Other standouts include its butter silk Irun line featuring a button-down shirt, skirt, and wide-leg pants. It’s no wonder Saweetie, Jackie Aina, and plenty of other celebs can’t get enough.

If you buy one thing: Gaia Dress Red, $173

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19

Local European

Local European speaks to the minimalist in all of us. The Los Angeles-based brand, birthed in 2019, features key pieces you can build any outfit from. Start with their signature cropped Jordi blouse for an NSFW touch to a workwear classic, or the LE Crewneck (and matching sweats) that marry luxury with comfortability.

If you buy one thing: Jordi Cropped Blouse, $83

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20

Re Ona

Known for their double-layered t-shirts, Re Ona makes easily transferable pieces for the conscious shopper. Staples like the Signature Long-Sleeve or Scoop Long Sleeve Bodysuit take the guesswork out of dressing and easily pair with other pieces in the lineup, like the Suit Trousers or Joggers.

If you buy one thing: Sweetheart Dress in Black, $125

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