Designer Christopher John Rogers with actress Jordan Alexander at the Met Gala
There are many ways to support the Black community, whether that be educating yourself on important political topics, donating to social causes, or spotlighting Black voices in your community.
Black creatives should be supported all year long, especially in a city like New York, where the black community's cultural contributions have helped define the city for decades. Next time you're ready to dress to impress, need to freshen up your style or just want to log a little retail therapy, browse the racks of these black-owned fashion brands that call NYC home.
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150 Nevins Street, Brooklyn / Website
A menswear line deriving inspiration from America’s style history, The Brooklyn Circus/BKc is effortlessly cool. Impeccably-tailored and constructed, re-imagined classics such as the signature varsity jackets make this brand a standout.
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If you haven’t heard of Christopher John Rogers, it’s about time you did. Known for his bright and buoyant designs, CJR is bringing color back to fashion one glittery, rainbow sequin at a time.
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Edas focuses on staple accessories that transcend fast-fashion trends, offering feminine handbag and jewelry designs for every style. Book a studio appointment to get a piece selected and tailored just for you. Handbags and jewelry should be made to last, and Edas’ certainly are.
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Created in her dorm room in 2017, Tia Adeola has grown her brand into an up-and-coming label from the passion of a fashion design student. With Vogue features and a prime-time New York Fashion Week slot, Adeola’s brand is one to watch. Her pieces range from frilly sets to camp feather gowns, and we want all of it in our closet!
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2001 Strauss Street, Brooklyn / Website
Clothes are a lens through which we can view culture and identity. This idea is the ethos of Busayo, a fashion brand that utilizes textile dyeing techniques of the founder’s native Nigeria to infuse the style world with unique fabrics.
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CITY POINT BKLYN, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn / Website
Da Spot is a fashion boutique featuring 25-plus indie BIPOC-owned brands. Boasting incredibly-creative clothing pieces, this store is definitely the spot for some of the coolest finds in Brooklyn.
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Leigh New York’s designs are silky, beautiful and timeless classics handmade-to-order in NYC. The brand uses fair wage labor practices, organic materials and each piece is zero-waste. That's hip clothing with a conscience.
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