Black owned brands deserve to be supported not only today, or this week when it's "trendy", but all times of the year, every year. To help you out with your black-owned shopping ventures, I've composed a list of 20 black owned brands for you to support financially and socially!
art work by Shelby Cowley
Apparel:
1. Brother Vellies
Focus: Shoes
Location: Brooklyn, New York
2. Local European
Focus: Clothing & Accessories
Location: Los Angeles, California
3. Matte Brand
Focus: Clothing
Location: International
4. Legendary Rootz
Focus: Cultural Apparel
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
5. Loveur
Focus: Couture
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
6. Desertd
Focus: Vintage
Location: Tucson, Arizona
7. Loza Maleombho
Focus: Shoes & Accessories
Location: Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa/New York, New York
8. Andrea Iyamah
Focus: Clothing & Swim Suits
Location: International
Makeup:
9. Propa Beauty
Focus: Nude Lipstick
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
10. Mented Cosmetics
Focus: Lipstick, Eyeshadow & Nail Polish
Location: National
11. The Lip Bar
Focus: Eyes, Lips, & Face Products
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Self-Care:
12. KNC Beauty
Focus: Lip & Eye Care
Location: International
13. Jumu
Focus: Hair Picks
Location: National
14. SkinButtr
Focus: Body Scrubs & Butters
Location: National
15. Black Girl Sunscreen
Focus: Sunscreen
Location: International
16. Base Butter
Focus: Moisturizer
Location: International
17. Carol's Daughter
Focus: Hair Care
Location: New York, New York
18. Curl Box
Focus: Hair Care
Location: International
19. Golde
Focus: Superfood
Location: Brooklyn, New York
20. Oui The People
Focus: Shaving Products
Location: National
While finding the means and resources to compile this list of black owned businesses, I realized that I am also guilty of not shopping from black owned brands. However, after discovering these brands, I am happy to say that I have a few more places that I'm excited to shop from in the near future!
Thank you all for deciding to make a change, not only in educating yourselves on black owned brands, but in committing to shop from these brands so that they get the recognition they deserve.
Until next time,
xoxo
"No matter what we give up or do as penance for sins, or to earn favor with God, if we are not putting God first and loving our neighbor, then we are failing."
Frances Taylor