In order for the Fashion industry to effect lasting change, it must not only employ more people from diverse backgrounds, it must also amplify the voices and profiles of those who have been . doing the work and continuously put forth fresh, innovative ideas. Below, we’re highlighting 87+ Black-owned companies that fit that bill. They cover everything from affordable jewelry to high-end luxury, and they should definitely be on your radar. (We’ve also made a list of Black-owned beauty brands that deserve your dollars.) 

This list will be continuously updated — any suggestions for edits, additions or updates are welcome. We’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected].

Apparel

A.Au
Shop .: https://www.aaushop.com/
Instagram: @shopa.au
A.Au is a lifestyle brand that works with artisans in Nigeria to make everything from hand-woven market baskets to vibrantly patterned puff-sleeved blouses. 

Aliétte
Shop .: https://www.modaoperandi.com/aliette-ss20
Instagram: @alietteny
Founded by celebrity stylist Jason Rembert in 2019, Aliétte excels in bringing a red-carpet feel to cocktail attire and everyday separates. 

Aliya Wanek 
Shop .: https://aliyawanek.com/
Instagram: @aliyawanek
Oakland-based label Aliya Wanek makes comfortable clothing using ethical and sustainable production practices. 

Christopher John Rogers
Shop .: https://www.christopherjohnrogers.com/
Instagram: @christopherjohnrogers 
Christopher John Rogers is a rising star in American luxury, having won the 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and dressed celebs like Lizzo, Ashley Graham and Tracee Ellis Ross. 

Cushnie
Shop .: https://www.cushnie.com/
Instagram: @cushnie
Carlie Cushnie’s precise tailoring and sculptural designs have garnered a loyal following, counting Mrs. Obama and Beyoncé as fans. 

Daily Paper
Shop .: https://www.dailypaperclothing.com/
Instagram: @dailypaper
Based in Amsterdam, Daily Paper draws on the African heritage of its three founders to create distinctive, easy-to-wear clothing. 

Duro Olowu 
Shop .: https://www.duroolowu.com/
Instagram: @duroolowu
A lawyer-turned-fashion-designer, Nigerian-born Duro Olowu launched his eponymous label in 2004 and has since created coveted patterned dresses that are artful representations of his international background. 

Fe Noel 
Shop .: https://fenoel.com/
Instagram: @fenoel 
Designer Felisha “Fe” Noel’s Brooklyn-based label is all about blending Grenadian heritage with understated glamour. 

Fenty 
Shop .: https://www.fenty.com/us/en/home
Instagram: @fenty
Rihanna’s LVMH-backed fashion label Fenty is made up of elevated basics that . with bold proportions and unexpected details. 

Hanifa 
Shop .: https://hanifa.co/
Instagram: @hanifaofficial
Hanifa became an instant hit after Ciara modeled a bright red pair of its figure-skimming ruffled pants on Instagram. 

Heron Preston 
Shop .: https://www.heronpreston.com/en/US
Instagram: @heronpreston
A favorite among the Instagram kids, Heron Preston continually redefines workwear and uses sustainability and technology to stay ahead of the sartorial curve. 

Hope for Flowers 
Shop .: https://hopeforflowers.com/
Instagram: @hopeforflowersbytracyreese
Hope for Flowers, a new ethically- and sustainably-produced line by industry veteran designer Tracy Reese, features a range of cheery womenswear. 

House of Aama
Shop .: https://houseofaama.com/
Instagram: @houseofaama
House of Aama is a lifestyle brand rooted in the ethos of the African continent and diaspora. 

Island Tribe
Shop .: https://islandtribeusa.com/
Instagram: @islandtribe_
Based in California, Island Tribe is a bohemian-style brand committed to fair trade practices.

Jibri 
Shop .: https://www.jibrionline.com/
Instagram: @jibrionline
Jibri, a plus-size label founded by Jasmine Elder, makes everything from glitzy sequin jumpsuits to classic bridal gowns. 

Kenneth Ize 
Shop .: https://www.kennethize.net/
Instagram: @kennethize
LVMH Prize finalist Kenneth Ize works with artisans across Nigeria to preserve centuries-old textile-making techniques that he then transforms into elegantly-tailored, colorfully-patterned suiting. 

LaQuan Smith 
Shop .: https://laquansmith.com/
Instagram: @laquan_smith
LaQuan Smith made his New York Fashion Week debut at 21 and has since grown a steady clientele of high-profile celebrities, including Rihanna, Lady Gaga and the Kardashian-Jenner crew, thanks to his feel-good party wares. 

Lemlem 
Shop .: https://www.lemlem.com/
Instagram: @lemlemofficial
Lemlem, founded by spermodel Liya Kebede, is a line of handwoven apparel and accessories, to elevate artisanship and expand production (and jobs) across Africa.

Maki Oh
Shop .: https://www.makioh.com/
Instagram: @maki.oh
Maki Oh designer Amaka Osakwe has amassed a highly engaged fan base thanks to her distinctive take on artisanal Nigerian fabrics. 

Martine Rose
Shop .: https://martine-rose.com/
Instagram: @martin_rose
Since 2007, British designer Martine Rose has been drawing inspiration from ’90s subcultures with her deconstructed silhouettes. 

No Sesso 
Shop .: https://www.depop.com/nosesso/ 
Instagram: @nosessola
Italian for “no sex/no gender,” No Sesso is a Los Angeles-based brand that champions inclusivity with its fun, whimsical pieces. 

Off-White
Shop .: https://www.off—white.com/en-us
Instagram: @off_white
Virgil Abloh’s Off-White is known for its buzzy collaborations, industrial-themed belts and pricey sweatshirts. 

Phlemuns 
Shop .: http://www.phlemuns.com/
Instagram: @phlemuns 
James Flemons established Phlemuns in 2013 as a denim brand. It has since expanded into a luxe, gender-inclusive ready-to-wear label founded on fair labor practices.

Pyer Moss 
Shop .: https://pyermoss.com/
Instagram: @pyermoss
Kerby Jean-Raymond launched Pyer Moss in 2013 as a fashion label committed to building a narrative about heritage and activism. 

Romeo Hunte 
Shop .: https://www.romeohunte.com/
Instagram: @romeohunte
New York City-based contemporary label Romeo Hunte focuses on powerful outerwear and boasts a strong celebrity fan base, including Zendaya and Gabrielle Union. 

Tia Adeola
Shop .: https://www.slashedbytia.net/
Instagram: @tiaadeola
Founder Teni “Tia” Adeola created Slashed By Tia from her dorm room while studying art history at The New School in 2017, which is reflected in her Renaissance-inspired designs. 

Stella Jean 
Shop .: https://www.stellajean.it/
Instagram: @stellajean_sj_
Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean makes the kind of .ful  pieces you want to wear on vacation. 

Studio 189 
Shop .: https://studiooneeightynine.com/
Instagram: @studiooneightynine
Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah co-founded Studio 189 with the aim to make great clothes, all while empowering women, preserving traditional African crafts and championing sustainability. 

Stuzo Clothing
Shop .: https://www.stuzoclothing.com/
Instagram: @stuzoclothing
Designed for the bold at heart, Stuzo Clothing makes gender- and judgement-free garments that have been worn by Ruby Rose, Tiffany Haddish and Lena Waithe. 

Telfar
Shop .: http://www.telfar.net/
Instagram: @telfarglobal
Winner of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2017, Liberian-American designer Telfar Clemens makes everyday sportswear and often does so by exploring and reinventing the idea of Americana. 

Thebe Magugu
Shop .: https://www.thebemagugu.com/
Instagram: @thebemagugu
Distinguished by its sharply tailored and powerfully politicized collections, Thebe Magugu’s namesake label has risen in the fashion ranks rather quickly after he became the first African designer to win the LVMH Prize for Young Designers in 2019. 

Theophilio 
Shop .: http://www.theophilionyc.com/
Instagram: @theophilio 
Edvin Thomspon’s Brooklyn-based clothing brand Theophilio combines nostalgia from his childhood spent in Jamaica with New York City culture, resulting in a bevy of joyful ruffled and tie-dyed pieces. 

Undra Celeste New York
Shop .: https://www.undracelesteny.com/
Instagram: @undracelestenewyork
Undra Duncan’s line, Undra Celeste New York, is filled with bold office-appropriate separates for women who want to stand out in the boardroom. 

Victor Glemaud 
Shop .: https://www.glemaud.com/pages/home
Instagram: @glemaud 
Haitian-born, New York-raised designer Victor Glemaud is known for his vibrant knitwear designs, which he proudly makes for people of all sizes. 

Wales Bonner
Shop .: https://walesbonner.net/
Instagram: @walesbonner
Central Saint Martins graduate Grace Wales Bonner won the British Fashion Award for emerging menswear in 2019. Her fans include the Duchess of Sussex, who wore a custom white sleeveless coat-dress by the designer to present her baby, Archie, to the world. 

Zelie for She
Shop .: https://www.zelieforshe.com/
Instagram: @zelieforshe
With a selection of breezy caftans and billowy maxi dresses, Elann Zelie’s Los Angeles-based plus-size label Zelie for She is meant for long weekends at the beach.  

Swim

Andrea Iyamah
Shop .: https://www.andreaiyamah.com/
Instagram: @andreaiyamah
Founded by Nigerian fashion designer Dumebi Iyamah, Andrea Iyamah is recognized for its unique take on swimwear, which uses vibrant colors and cuts inspired by an array of African cultures. 

Jade Swim 
Shop .: https://jadeswim.com/
Instagram: @jadeswim
Fashion editor-turned-designer Brittany Kozerski started Jade Swim with a desire to bring her minimalist aesthetic to the pool, resulting in a range of classic styles made from luxe fabrics that can be worn from a beach day to a city night. 

Mint Swim
Shop .: https://www.mint-swim.com/
Instagram: @mintswimusa
Actress and model Draya Howard’s line, Mint Swim, targets those who want to enhance their curves with high-cut styles in blinding neons. 

Riot Swim
Shop .: https://www.riotswim.com
Instagram: @riotswim
Riot Swim’s body-sculpting one-pieces are made from butter soft nylon and have a seamless finish, easily making them the most comfortable and wearable on the market. 

Accessories (shoes, bags, eyewear) 

A A K S
Shop .: https://www.aaksonline.com/
Instagram: @a.a.k.s
Akosua Afriyie-Kumi founded A A K S, a line of brightly-colored raffia bags, with the goal of sharing her favorite weaving techniques from Ghana with the world while also creating jobs within Africa. 

Asata Maisé
Shop .: https://www.asatamaise.com
Instagram: @asata,maise
Best known for mini baguette bags emblazoned with smiley faces, each Asata Maisé piece is handmade from sustainably-.d reclaimed materials. 

Ashya 
Shop .: http://www.ashya.co/
Instagram: @ashya.co
A recent award recipient for the 2018/2019 CFDA and Accessories Council Elaine Gold Launch Pad Fellowship, Ashya is a New York-based label of luxe leather travel accessories. 

Brother Vellies 
Shop .: https://brothervellies.com/
Instagram: @brothervellies
Brother Vellies employs artisans from the coasts of East and South Africa to handcraft covetable shoes and handbags.

Coco and Breezy Eyewear
Shop .: https://cocoandbreezy.com/
Instagram: @cocoandbreezy
Designers (and twins) Corianna and Brianna Dotson founded Coco and Breezy Eyewear in 2009 and have since created sunglasses loved by Demi Lovato, Chanel Iman, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj. 

Glazed NYC 
Shop .: https://www.glazednyc.com/shop
Instagram: @glazednyc
Founded by friends Shelby Macklin and Banna Nega in 2015, Glazed NYC has grown into a line of functional accessories that are rooted in glamour and inspired by trailblazers like Josephine Baker. 

Kendall Miles Designs 
Shop .: https://www.kendallmilesdesigns.com
Instagram: @thekendallmiles 
Kendall Reynolds founded Kendall Miles Designs, a luxury footwear label manufactured in Florence, in 2015 after studying accessories design in Milan. 

Loza Maléombho
Shop .: https://lozamaleombho.com/en/shop/
Instagram: @lozamaleombho
Loza Maléombho’s footwear celebrates the similarities between Ivorian tribal aesthetics and New York fashion — think chunky PVC sandals decorated with gold plated bronze details handmade by West African artisans. 

Petit Kouraj
Shop .: https://www.petitkouraj.com/
Instagram: @petitkouraj
Launched in 2019 by Alicia Keys’s former stylist, Petit Kouraj is a line of macramé-fringed carryalls made by artisans in Haiti. 

Salone Monet 
Shop .: https://www.salonemonet.com/
Instagram: @salonemonet 
Salone Monet is a collection of thoughtfully designed inclusive nude heels, made to highlight all complexions. 

Tree Fairfax 
Shop .: https://treefairfax.com/
Instagram: @treefairfax
Virginia-based Tree Fairfax is a minimal handbag line that hand-cuts and -stitches each bag using locally-.d, high-quality leather. 

Vavvoune 
Shop .: https://www.vavvoune.com/
Instagram: @vavvoune
Founded by self-taught designer Valerie Blaise, Vavvoune is a leather accessories brand created with a mindful team of craftspeople in New York City’s Garment District.

Zou Xou
Shop .: https://www.zouxou.com/
Instagram: @zouxoushoes
New York-based footwear line Zou Xou works with master shoemakers in Buenos Aires and uses premium Argentinean leathers to make sophisticated styles that can be worn from morning to night. 

Jewelry

Beads Byaree
Shop .: https://beadsbyaree.com/
Instagram: @beadsbyaree
From shoulder-grazing brass dangles to extra large hoops, Beads Byaree makes statement-making pieces that are each works of art. 

Conversations Over Chai 
Shop on Instagram: @conversationsoverchai
Conversations Over Chai sells one-of-a-kind dangle earrings that are made with letter beads and vintage porcelain baubles. 

Dixie Graze
Shop .: https://www.dixiegraze.uk/
Instagram: @dixiegraze
The affordable jewelry line Dixie Graze offers a range of textured gold chains and architectural charms that are perfect for layering. 

Edas
Shop .: https://edas.store/collections/all
Instagram: _@edas
The handmade jewelry and accessories label Edas .s with brass wire and wooden beads to create conversation-starting sculptural pieces. 

Épifene 
Shop .: https://www.epifene.com/
Instagram: @epifenejewelry
Retro textured chains and crystal drop earrings are a just a few of the evening-ready jewels you can get from two-year-old label Épifene.  

Khiry 
Shop .: https://www.khiry.com/
Instagram: @khiryofficial
Khiry is a line of high-end fashion jewelry founded by Jameel Mohammed, a University of Pennsylvania graduate who began designing jewelry in 2014 while interning at Barneys New York. 

Mateo New York
Shop .: https://mateonewyork.com/
Instagram: @mateonewyork
Self-taught designer and 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist Matthew Harris looks to modern art when creating Mateo’s ornate pearl and diamond punctuated pieces. 

Oma the Label 
Shop .: https://www.omathelabel.com/
Instagram: @omathelabel
Oma the Label specialized in bodysuits before debuting a line of perfectly chunky gold jewels inspired by Zoë Kravitz. 

Serendipitous Project
Shop .: https://serendipitous-project.com/
Instagram: @serendipitiousproject
Founded in 2019 with the mission to provide a sustainable alternative for trendy jewelry, Serendipitous Project sells handmade-to-order pieces that draw inspiration from classic art and nature. 

Third Crown
Shop .: https://www.thirdcrown.com/
Instagram: @thirdcrown
Husband-and-wife team Kristin and Kofi Essel fuse their love of geometric shapes with the details found in their architectural surroundings to create Third Crown, a gender neutral brand of jewelry. 

Yam
Shop .: https://www.yamnyc.com/
Instagram: @yam_nyc
Yam’s gold-plated beaded necklaces and acrylic pearl earrings are handmade in Astoria, New York using upcycled materials. 

Loungewear and lingerie

Anya Lust
Shop .: https://anyalust.com/
Instagram: @anya_lust
With a range of delicate lace bodysuits and sheer marabou kimonos, the lingerie label Anya Lust specializes in decadent sensuality. 

Babes and Felines
Shop .: https://babesandfelines.com/
Instagram: @babesandfelines
Designed for those who prioritize comfort, Babes and Felines offers a large assortment of curve-friendly loungewear. 

Dayo 
Shop .: https://dayowomen.com/
Instagram: @dayowomen
Dayo’s line of loungewear consists of comfy pants made from soft, natural fibers and tops made with built-in breast support and adjustable straps. 

Nubian Skin
Shop .: https://us.nubianskin.com
Instagram: @nubianskin
Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone choices to go with her ever-expanding wardrobe, Ade Hassan created Nubian Skin to provide the essential underwear needs for people of color. 

Nude Barre
Shop .: https://nudebarre.com/
Instagram: @nudebarre
Nude Barre was born out of the struggle that many Black dancers face when it comes to finding nude hosiery. 

Ruby Love
Shop .: https://www.rubylove.com
Instagram: @shoprubylove
Founded by Black female business leader Crystal Etienne, Ruby Love seeks to revolutionize the Femtech industry and destigmatize menstruation with product collections that include leak-proof period underwear and monthly period kits. 

Savage x Fenty 
Shop .: https://www.savagex.com/
Instagram: @savagexfenty
Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage x Fenty celebrates fearlessness confidence and inclusivity. 

Underthing 
Shop .: http://www.underthingshop.com/
Instagram: @unterthingshop
Described as “lingerie for all your self-care moments,” Underthing’s lace bodysuits are a sexier alternative to your old T-shirts. 

Multi-brand stores and services 

In the Black
Shop .: https://www.shopintheblack.com/
Launched in 2019, In the Black is Harlem’s Fashion Row’s retail platform, which takes the organization’s mission of amplifying Black creatives in the fashion industry to new heights. 

Folklore
Shop .: https://www.shopthefolklore.com/
Instagram: @thefolklore
Folklore is an online shopping destination for luxury and emerging African fashion brands. 

McMullen
Shop .: https://shopmcmullen.com/
Instagram: @shopmcmullen
Founded in 2007 in Oakland, McMullen is committed to supporting African and African American apparel and home décor designers.

Roxanne Carne
Shop .: https://roxannecarne.com/
Instagram: @roxannecarne_stylist
Roxanne Carne is a personal stylist who offers her services to clients looking to refine their wardrobe. 

Sincerely, Tommy
Shop .: https://sincerelytommy.com/
Instagram: @sincerelytommy_
Sincerely, Tommy is a Brooklyn-based concept store focused on spotlighting emerging womenswear and lifestyle brands. 

T.A.
Shop .: https://shop-ta.com/shop
Instagram: @t.a.newyork
Founded by Telsha Anderson, T.A. is a concept store that .s luxury product from all over the world. 

Yowie
Shop .: https://www.shopyowie.com/
Instagram: @hellowyowie
Yowie is a home and lifestyle shop that curates small collections from independent artists and designers. 

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