As the fashion world expands and evolves, it does feel so exciting to see black women at the forefront doing their thing and inspiring both the older and younger generation of women.
Over a decade ago, I was pumped about starting my fashion line. I had big dreams (and still do) of being a global fashion house but there were not many black women in those scenes. I was told it was near impossible as a black woman to have such big dreams. It was very upsetting and discouraging.
We still have a long way to go as far as diversity is concerned but it feels to good to know there are black women in the fashion world being recognised for their efforts and inspiring other women like myself to keep doing the work. When you wear an item made by these women it’s not just about the price tags but about the journey, the story, the message that these brands and the collections they make impart to you.
If you’re someone who loves to shop for stylish items by black owned fashion brands, here you go!
This is by no way an exhaustive list of all black owned women fashion brands. It’s not even close but it’s a start.
Liberté
Luxury everyday Lingerie brand.
Edas
Women’s Accessories brand.
Washington Ave
New and reworked vintage women’s clothing and accessories.
Aaks
Handcrafted bags from Ghana.
Bychari
Women Jewellery brand
Re Ona
Women’s ready-to-wear clothing label.
Sammy B
Women’s clothing brand.
Chelsea Paris
Women’s luxury footwear brand inspired by Nigeria.
Sai Sankoh
Women’s resort wear clothing brand.
Lisa Folawiyo
Luxury ready to wear clothing & accessory brand.
Shop A.Au
Lifestyle Women’s clothing brand.
Sika Designs
Women clothing brand inspired by the Ghanian culture.
Shekudo
Footwear & accessories brand made in Lagos, Nigeria.
Hanifa
Women’s ready to wear clothing brand.
Fe Noel
Women’s lifestyle clothing brand.
Andrea Iyamah
Womenswear clothing brand.
Coco and Breezy
Optical glasses and sunglasses eyewear brand.
Lisou
Ready to wear clothing brand.
Kai
Luxury womenswear clothing brand.
Am:Pm
Women’s contemporary shoe brand with a focus on comfort.
Rebecca Tembo
Limited edition womenswear clothing brand.
Something by Sonija
Ready to wear women’s clothing brand.
Satin Rowe
Satin hair bonnets that actually stay on!
Keeyahri
Women’s luxury shoe brand.
The Underargument
Premium Lingerie Brand.
Damihow
Fitness wear brand.
Olyinka Lingerie
Luxury vintage-inspired lingerie brand.
Style Connaisseur
Accessory and Clothing label by Style influencer, Angel Obasi.
Diarrablu
Lifestyle clothing brand produced in Senegal.
Salima.Ali
Ready to wear and made to order womenswear brand.
Ciara Chyanne
Ethically made ready-to-wear brand.
Nackah
Lifestyle Clothing Brand.
This article has been updated and was originally published on 24th September 2021.