15 Black Fashion Creatives and Businesses That Need Support Now and Forever
Graphic by Piper Armstrong
Without a doubt, beautiful black culture influences us in ways we are often blind to, and fashion is no exception. Today's ever-growing afro-centric brands, designers and influencers most certainly go hand in hand with the uprising Black Lives Matter Movement that fights beyond the George Floyd case and strives for racial justice and peace; Style is undeniably a method used to shed light on social and cultural truths.
So in solidarity with our black friends, we have compiled a list of favourite fashion creatives that deserve your support not only whilst its a trend but past that – once the reposts, protests and black squares slow down, we urge you to continue educating and supporting others. This is one way to start..
Shops
Gyal
Sustainable and Ethical brand by Tiffany Parker that produces all of its beautiful, culturally driven clothes in Jamaica and Nigeria (Restocking this month!).
Oma the label
This rising jewelry and clothing business is certainly one to keep an eye on with their products ranging from figure-flattering, dainty bodysuits to chunky statement necklaces.
come back as a flower
The LA-based store holds some truly unique and bespoke pieces that are all handmade and sustainable as well as being entirely recyclable.
adorned by chi
This ADORABLE brand run by college students finds inspiration through comic art as well as its Nigerian heritage.
Freedom Apothocary
This woman-founded and woman-led beauty and skincare business produces the most natural treasures in the most dainty packaging. Much of this from their Pencilvania based store!
Klur
This gorgeously cultivated brand really focuses on simplicity and finding the true source of what our skin deserves. Not only this but KLUR also prides itself in catering for various ethnic skin types and conditions.
DEPOP SHOPS
@TALIAGODDESS
Talia, New York-based, sells the most unique pieces, much of which are vintage and definitely y2k inspired!
@HEYNICHOLEVINTAGE
Nichole’s stunning Depop store is completely and entirely inspired by 90s fashion (from miniature shoulder bags all the way to patent boots!) and we could not be more in love.
@BEINGAUGUST
This seller currently has the most beautiful pieces up to offer. The vintage apparel aesthetic is surely there and quarantine is the perfect time to be both fashionable yet trendy.
@SHOP_ABEYANCE
Depop seller shop_abeyance really does use colour blocking like no one else. We are obsessed with the pastel tones as well as dainty little pieces she has on there.
INFLUENCERS
@FIAHAMELIJNCK
Fia, a Creative Marketeer holds the prettiest feed with its simplistic tones completely heightened by the vibrancy of her elegant outfits.
@TAMIABLUE
LA-based creative Tamia is mama to a Depop store, a personal film account as well as gorgeous cat Moo - But her overall passion for art is what really entices us to her brightly coloured feed.
@AARON__PHILIP
Model, Aaron’s Instagram and Twitter success had led to opportunities working with brands such as ASOS and Paper Magazine, but most importantly, her evident passion for change is what we should really be inspired by.
@NARAAZIZA
Nara is a true beauty and her Instagram-documented life is no exception with many outfit pictures taken by her husband.
@EDIELIBERTYROSE
Edie-Rose is nothing less than a treasure. Her beautiful feed documenting life in London is surely one to follow.
