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This July, we're shopping Black-owned businesses for feel good, stylish summer items that put smiles on our faces. You can be sure we'll rally behind these exciting bag and shoe labels, jewellery designers, and swimsuit companies year-round, but let's focus on summer staples, because we're finally venturing outside and willing to dress up a little for social distance walks and small, safe gatherings (accessorising with a mask first and foremost, of course). That calls for breezy throw-overs, swimwear, lightweight handbags, and delicate jewellery made for layering.
A lot of the items on this list have unique stories, too. The woven raffia bow pot bag Dana has her eye on is handcrafted by women in Ghana, who are passing down their signature artistry. Meanwhile, Lisa calls out her big love for Lemlem, which was founded by supermodel Liya Kebede and partners with artisan groups across Africa to complete its gorgeous collection of bohemian essentials. Ahead, you'll discover even more gems to shop in support of these incredible Black artists and designers who are on our radar now and forever.