Following the police brutality of George Floyd last Monday, protests have broken out across the country. People are stepping up and coming together to fight for equality – black lives matter. In addition to on-the-ground work as protestors, signing petitions, making donations, and making calls to government officials, another way to show support is by purchasing products from black-owned brands.
To support black communities financially, making donations is an effective and immediate action, but buying from black-owned brands and supporting businesses directly is a more organic way to show support.
Yes, there is a pandemic happening named Covid-19. However, there is still another pandemic named racism. We believe that we are able to overcome both of them. Right now, it’s the responsibility of everyone in America to do their part and offer help, because black people have been fighting this fight for decades.
Here are a few black-owned brands you can shop now:
Women's Fashion
CUSHNIE is a luxury women’s ready-to-wear and bridal brand designed by Carly Cushnie.
https://www.cushnie.com/
Fine Jewelry
Modern fine jewelry at affordable prices.
https://mateonewyork.com/
Women’s Fashion
Founder, Telsha Anderson has designed a concept store that caters to the women-identifying community in New York City. Her focus for T.A. is to provide a product that presents a renewed outlook towards luxury living.
https://shop-ta.com/
Lingerie
A unique collection of high-end lingerie, silk loungewear and bedroom accessories.
https://anyalust.com/
Women’s Fashion
Maki Oh is a womenswear brand founded by Amaka Osakwe, that fuses traditional African techniques with detailed contemporary construction.
https://www.makioh.com/
Women’s Fashion
lemlem is an artisan-driven collection of women’s, men’s, children’s and home goods made entirely in Africa. Supermodel Liya Kebede was inspired to launch the brand following a trip to her native Ethiopia where she met a group of traditional weavers who no longer had a market for their craft.
https://www.lemlem.com/
Chalk is a London-based design studio run by architect Malaika who creates unusual, geometric,
wearable forms.
https://www.thechalkhouse.com/
Undra Celeste New York designs modern workwear that is polished, timeless, and strong; yet fun and bold with a hint of sexy.