Black-Owned Clothing Brands You Should Be Supporting

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Ariel H
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If you haven’t been supporting artists of color, now’s the time to start shopping Black-owned clothing brands. There’s something for everyone on this list whether you’re into high-fashion gowns, streetwear, or ready-to-wear-looks, you can find it all from these designers. Here are some black-owned clothing brands to start supporting.

LaQuan Smith

Worn by Rihanna, Beyonce, and Winnie Harlow, this celebrity favorite is great for high-glam looks to show off your curves. LaQuan Smith isn’t afraid of bold fabrics like leather, animal print, and crochet and daring silhouettes that bare a lot of skin.

Christopher John Rogers

At just 26, the designer from Louisiana was highly sought out at New York Fashion Week in February 2020. Michelle Obama, Tracey Ellis Ross, and Cardi B have worn his bright, unique pieces that fit perfectly into the neon trend.

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🪀 "I'm not trying to be anything but myself because apparently everything is working so far," he admits. "I don't feel the need to belong. [But] until very recently, I will say I was trying to be cool. Like, 'What are the things I can do to be cool and edgy and whatever?' But I'm not… I don't know, I'm not cool, I'm just me. I just want to be your friend, and so hopefully when you put on my clothes you feel like I'm hugging you, or saying, “You look sickening, bitch.” 💚 Three of the dolls with magical mugs by @marcelogutierrez and cloudy coiffures by @naeemahlafond for @amikapro, captured by @adrienneraquel and styled by @christinachanel for the April 2020 issue of @papermagazine, with words by @marioabad. 🪀

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Fenty

Obviously the queen of black-owned brands Rihanna is on this list. Her accessories are out of this world and we’re living for the sunglasses and gender-neutral clothing sets.

NL the Label

Nichole Lynel’s NL the Label is the fresh take on denim we’ve been waiting for. The denim is unlike anything we’ve seen before and her cargo pieces are equally as stunning.

Petit Kouraj

Accessories add a layer of dimension to any outfit, taking it from drab to fab and these woven bags with fringe, bright colors, and shell details are perfect for any summer look. The bags are handmade in Haiti.