49 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses You Can Support Right Now

The brand: Carly Cushnie is the CEO and Creative Director of the label, known for its sexy, groundbreaking, minimalist designs, many of which have unexpected cutouts and belong on the red carpet. To shop her clothes at a friendly price point, you'll want to check out her summer dress collaboration with Target, which she wears in the photo above.
Where to shop: Online at Cushnie, Farfetch, 11 Honouré, Bloomingdale's, FWRD, Intermix, Moda Operandi, Nordstrom, Net-a-Porter, Shopbop, The Outnet, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The brand: Rihanna is behind both luxury LVMH label Fenty and Savage x Fenty, which you'll shop for more affordable lingerie basics.
Where to shop: Online at Fenty, Savage X, Farfetch, and ASOS.

The brand: Edgy graphics and risky leather separates make up Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi's collection, which you might shop for tees, bold accessories, or going-out tops.
Where to shop: Online at SSENSE.

The brand: The beautiful styles – which range from resortwear to contemporary lounge wear — come in gorgeous colorways and silhouettes for sizes 0-20. Everything from the brand's current Pink Label Collection is inspired by the beauty of Congo.
Where to shop: Online at Hanifa.

Grace Wales Bonner is the pioneering British-Jamaican founder of Wales Bonner, which specialises in menswear and has recently expanded into womenswear. The brand was founded in 2014 after she graduated from Central Saint Martins, and the designer said in an interview with LexArt that Wales Bonner "addresses the politics of identity, sexuality, and race through projects that delicately balance multinationalism with a sense of personal subjectivity."

Famously, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, chose to wear a white Wales Bonner sleeveless trench dress for her and Prince Harry's first photo with baby Archie.

The brand: Founded in 2013 by Kerby Jean-Raymond, the brand is thought of as an artistic project and creates clothing and accessories based on current social narratives. Its Reebok by Pyer Moss sneaker collection is one of its most notable moments in fashion.
Where to shop: Online at Pyer Moss, Farfetch, Net-a-Porter, and SSENSE.

Casely-Hayford is known for expert suit tailoring. The London-based fashion label offers menswear and womenswear designs on a ready-to-wear and bespoke basis. The brand's smart suits have recently been worn on the red carpet by Killing Eve's Jodie Comer, Poppy Delevingne, and Sam Smith.

Founded by London-based designer Samuel Ross in 2015, A-Cold-Wall* is a menswear brand inspired by the British class system. The ACW aesthetic is Ross's interpretation of working-class uniforms with tailoring akin to Savile Row.

Martine Rose launched her namesake brand in 2007. Initially a menswear label, it's become a favourite of cool girls since the fashion industry embraced gender-neutral clothing. Martine has been nominated twice for the BFC's British Designer of the Year for menswear — in 2018 and 2019.

Bianca Saunders founded her eponymous label in 2017 after graduating from the Royal College of Art for menswear design. Saunders is of British-Caribbean heritage, and through her designs, she aims to "push at gender, and investigate construction to propose fresh ideas for menswear." She's been named "One to Watch" by the British Fashion Council and is part of the BFC's NEWGEN initiative.

Tolu Coker is the British-Nigerian fashion designer behind this vibrant, unisex label. A 2017 graduate of CSM, Coker wants her brand to represent "the politics of identity and social climates" by exploring the complexities of diasporic Black communities. Fans of her work include Rihanna and Stefflon Don.

London-based lingerie company Nubian Skin offers a range of "nude" hosiery and swimwear to match a variety of brown skin tones.

Duro Olowu is a Nigerian-born British designer who is well-established in the fashion and art worlds. Known for richly patterned dresses, Olowu's patchwork "Duro" dress was named 2005's "Dress of the Year" by both British and American Vogue.

London brand Trapstar was founded by three friends — Mikey, Will, and Lee — and quickly gained the attention of celebrities like ASAP Rocky and Rihanna. The brand is more like a lifestyle, as it embodies the casual swag of hip-hop culture. Although it's been around since 2011, it's having a resurgence all over London's pavements.

The brand: Aurora James is one of the most renowned accessory designers in fashion, with her shoes in particular (especially those furry slides) making waves. The brand was founded on the purpose of keeping traditional African design processes alive.
Where to shop: Online at Brother Vellies, Farfetch, and Shopbop.

The brand: Boldly coloured, tailored work pieces for the modern woman interested in adventure and making a statement. There are some crop tops, miniskirts, and going-out statement pieces here too.
Where to shop: Online at Ama Nwoke.

The brand: Created by fashion designer, artist, and DJ Heron Preston, the runway-ready, streetwear cool label offers outerwear and accessories worn by some of the biggest celebrities.
Where to shop: Online at Heron Preston, Saks Fifth Avenue, SSENSE, Neiman Marcus, and Farfetch.

The brand: The artistic inspiration behind Christopher John Rogers's pieces, which have already been featured in countless editorials and on many a red carpet, is undeniable and instantly recognisable. Above, Aurora James of Brother Vellies models one of Rogers's bright pieces in Brooklyn, where he has been making made-to-order clothing for customers since 2016. Rogers actually hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he is a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner.
Where to shop: Exclusively online at Net-a-Porter, and in stores at McMullen and Forty Five Ten.

The brand: Public School, started by Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow in 2008, is known for some of the most groundbreaking clothing drops and has been acknowledged over the years by the CFDA. While its start was a sort of "uniform" consisting of mostly black-and-white tailored pieces, Public School New York has maintained its aesthetic with more creativity at play.
Where to shop: Online at Public School.

The brand: Founded by supermodel Liya Kebede, the resort and swimwear here is beautiful with eccentric patterns. Everything is handmade in Africa from natural cotton sourced in Ethiopia.
Where to shop: Online at Lemlem, Bloomingdale's, Shopbop, Farfetch, MyTheresa, Net-a-Porter, and Revolve.

The brand: LaQuan Smith started his brand, currently headquartered in Long Island City, NY, in 2013, and the statement making runway pieces have been seen on the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian.
Where to shop: Online at LaQuan Smith, FWRD, and ASOS, where he created a budget-friendly collection.

The brand: Designer Stella Jean aims to combine her heritage — she has an Italian father and Haitian mother — through her beautiful garments made from "cultural fabric." Her runway ready pieces run the gamut (you'll see sequins and intricate embroidery on some of her more high-fashion looks), but we are all about the fun, holiday-ready dresses and skirts you'll find at some of your go-to retailers, like Shopbop.
Where to shop: Online at Khiry, Farfetch, Shopbop, and The Outnet.

The brand: Darryl Brown, who is notably a former stylist of Kanye West, fused his time working in the labour union with the look of contemporary street wear to churn out button-downs and cargos that are meant to empower the wearer.
Where to shop: Online at Darryl Brown.

The brand: Dani Evans created Monrowe fully inspired by her grandfather, who was a jazz musician from the south. The unisex hats are influenced by '40s and '50s fashion and they're all hats Dani's grandfather "would have worn," but reinvented for the modern woman.
Where to shop: Online at Monrowe NYC.

The brand: The beautiful, feminine dresses created by Tracy Reese are even more covetable since, as a brand, the fashion house has been championing body diversity for years. Michelle Obama is a fan.
Where to shop: Online at Hope For Flowers, where Reese's products are being made through eco-conscious methods, and at Anthropologie.

The brand: Beautiful, vibrant hand-crafted raffia bags made in Ghana founded by founded by Ghanaian native Akosua Afriyie-Kumi.
Where to shop: Online at AAKS and at Bloomingdale's.

The brand: Well-crafted sac bags and geometric belts that are neutral in tone and functional enough to wear every day.
Where to shop: Online at Agnes Baddoo.

The brand: Created by Alima Bello, the ready-to-wear women's workwear label is made in Accra, Ghana, both giving talented people local job opportunities and promoting a "slow" fashion initiative rather than producing wasted materials and overstock.
Where to shop: Online at Bello|Edu.

The brand: Think: unisex statement pieces like crystal fringed denim and head-to-toe cloud prints. These clothes, created by James Flemons, are not for the faint of heart. You might recall that he created outfits for Solange Knowles's "Don't Touch My Hair" video.
Where to shop: Online at Phlemuns and SSENSE.

The brand: Beautiful dresses and two-piece sets that designer Undra Duncan creates for working women who don't mind a bold touch of sex appeal in their wardrobes.
Where to shop: Online at Undra Celeste.

The brand: Oji Royale was started in LA as the first line of luxury durags, today expanding into luxe-looking outerwear and sweats. "Our goal is to address and rectify the misconceptions that attempt to dilute our culture and the countless styles it has influenced," founders, the Imoohi Brothers, write on their site.
Where to shop: Online at Oji Royale.

The brand: Made in LA by designer Elann Zelie, the collection drops are made in limited quantities to promote sustainability and minimize waste. Perhaps best known for its jersey sets, the clothes are made for curvy women in a rainbow's worth of colours.
Where to shop: Online at Zelie For She.

The brand: Founded by actress and entrepreneur Draya Howard in 2011, these swimsuits are made to accentuate your natural curves and they come in risky, high-rise cuts – though you can shop some of the affordable cover-ups if you're comfortable in a bit more material.
Where to shop: Online at Mint Swim.

The brand: Championed by Michelle Obama and also worn by Lupita Nyong'o, Solange Knowles, Thandie Newton, and Azaelia Banks, to name a few, the brand was founded in 2010 by Amaka Osakwe to keep traditional African design techniques alive. The contemporary pieces are an experiment in prints and buzzy, beautiful patterns.
Where to shop: Online at Maki Oh.

The brand: Jamela A Acheampong is the founder and brand director behind Kahmune, which is a luxury footwear label that caters to all skin tones and was started in London in an effort to spread the word: hey, by the way, the colour "nude" doesn't mean the same thing for everyone. At the current time, you can shop flats, pumps, and sandals in different materials and up to 10 different shades.
Where to shop: Online at Kahmune.

The brand: Husband-and-wife team Kristin and Kofi Essel co-design these gender neutral, architectural pieces that bring attitude to contemporary jewellery. Both Beyoncé and Solange Knowles have been spotted in the designs.
Where to shop: Online at Third Crown.

The brand: Even though you might know Sergio Hudson for many a red carpet dress, Sergio (who was a competitor and winner on Bravo's Styled to Rock), is now offering statement belts online at a more contemporary price point. He created his brand in 2014 with an '80s-rock influence and the aesthetic still rings true today.
Where to shop: Online at Sergio Hudson.

The brand: Riot Swim was created by model Monti Landers in LA in 2016 for those with a minimalist aesthetic, and best sellers include the ruched bikinis and one-pieces in neutral colorways with cheeky cuts. If you're in need of a plain swimsuit with sex appeal, this should be your new go-to.
Where to shop: Online at Riot Swim.

The brand: Born and raised in Jamaica, Matthew Harris started his brand with a love for jewellery in NYC in 2009 and has since launched a fine jewellery collection that has been recognised by the CFDA. We're big fans of the statement pearls, and the chic, structured handbag collection is beautiful and ladylike.
Where to shop: Online at Mateo New York, Farfetch, Matches Fashion, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The brand: Haitian-born Victor Glemaud launched his statement making knitwear in 2006, and is increasingly relevant right now, when the appeal of ribbed knitwear is at its peak.
Where to shop: Online at Glemaud, Nordstrom, Moda Operandi, SSENSE, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Shopbop.

The brand: Nigerian fashion designer Dumebi Iyamah launched the first official Andrea Iyamah swim collection in 2013, and as a whole, the brand aims to channel ethnic cultures through design. The bold pieces — there are plenty of avant-garde dresses, tops, and bottoms too — are for the most adventurous and fashion-forward.
Where to shop: Online at Andrea Iyamah.

The brand: Telfar Clemens recently reinvented the Telfar brand and launched what some are calling "the new Birkin," worn by the likes of Dua Lipa, and the various sizes and colorways are almost all sold out on the website.
Where to shop: Online at Telfar, Cettire, Farfetch, SSENSE, and Italist.

The brand: The beautiful, lightweight pieces are wardrobe stables born in Rwanda with a mission to keep the African spirit alive through ever-changing trends. Think of the clothing as basics with something special. The prints, finishes, and thoughtful patterns here are meant to connect others and tell a story.
Where to shop: Online at Mille Collines.

The brand: Onyii Brown started the label from Houston, TX, though the clothing is made and sold throughout the US, Ghana, and Nigeria. The wrap-dresses have become the most popular pieces for the brand, which is founded on the basis of spirit for the cosmopolitan woman.
Where to shop: Online at Onyii & Co.
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The brand: Brooklyn-based designer Fe Noel has a passion for travel, and that rings through when you see her colourful collections that are inspired by her Caribbean heritage.
Where to shop: Online at Fe Noel
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The brand: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu founded the footwear brand that is produced ethically, providing jobs to the communities of Ethiopia and wages three times the industry average. The made-to-order shoes can be shipped to every country in the world, and there's a full vegan assortment to shop from.
Where to shop: Online at soleRebels.

The brand: Laduma Ngxokolo is a mastermind in knitwear. As one of the Xhosa people (a South African ethnic group), the line was started to create pieces suitable for traditional dress, so beadwork, mohair, and wool comes into play through his beautifully-crafted designs.
Where to shop: Online at Maxhosa Africa.

The brand: Founder and creative director Sarah Nakintu wanted to offer her customers handmade, quality bags at a fair price point, and she sources her leather from Italy and hardware from Kenya. The 100% vegetable tanned leather is soft and flexible and the bright colours and embroideries speak to those who like to show their personality.
Where to shop: Online at Kintu New York.

The brand: Jameel Mohammed founded luxury brand Khiry, which offers customers impeccably made gold jewellery such as hoops, rings, and necklaces with a twist. Yara Shahidi, Solange Knowles, and model Naomi Chin Wing (pictured above) are fans.
Where to shop: Online at Khiry.