BY: CLAIRE KIM
As promised yesterday, here is a list of 15 black-owned small businesses, specifically clothing stores you can shop at instead of the typical Pacsun, Ann Taylor, or Brandy Melville brands. I hope this is helpful!
(Again, I want to reiterate this, but I do not take credit for coming up with these ideas) 🙂
Athleisure / Active Wear Brands
1. Jireh Covenant // “Come shop our new workout clothes for women”
2. Culture Fit Clothing // “HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC WEAR FOR THE CULTURALLY CONSCIOUS WOMAN”
3. Roam Loud // “Roam Loud is a premium activewear and athleisure brand. Roam Loud is a call to action to move through the world on your terms.”
4. YEMA // “We make clothes that empower women and men to appreciate their bodies while doing social good”
5. Full Court Sport // “Moisture wicking, odor resistant and breathability matched with a flattering and strong fit, Full Court has quickly grown to include styles for all athletes, and activewear aficionados alike. Unisex coming soon!”
Trendy Brands
1. DopeSzn // “#DopeStyle”
2. Jade Swim // “JADE Swim™ is different, unique, meaningful. Simple but more than basic. The right cut of jade brings out beauty. It’s classic with an edge.”
3. Leimert Park Threads // “A creative and expressive way to showcase the pride you have. People of color from all walks of life are encouraged to wear this brand. It’s All Love!”
4. LIV Streetwear // “BE YOU…”
5. Phlemuns // “Phlemuns is dressing the future”
Luxury Brands
1. Hanifa // “My country, the land of Congo, is ripe with an abundance of natural resources — the greatest of which are its people — its women”
2. JIBRI // “JIBRI is dedicated to creating garments for the fashion-conscious, curvy, plus-size woman”
3. LaQuan Smith // “The Premier Online Destination for Luxury Designer Apparel, Shoes, Bags & More”
4. Romeo Hunte // “Romeo Hunte New York is a definitive lifestyle brand created for all women who appreciate intricate details”
5. Sincerely, Tommy // “Sincerely, Tommy is a Brooklyn based concept store focusing on emerging women’s wear and lifestyle brands from the newest talents in fashion and art”
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For the last part of this series, I’m going to be uploading a blog post tomorrow showcasing a range of stores that represent Black heritage, promote racial equality, or fight for a social call. Get excited!
claire kim. 