The luxury fashion brand, KoshieO is the brainchild of Nina Baksmaty. It all started while she was still in college in Missouri and wanted to make some extra money. Because fashion came as second nature to her, she started a business trading in accessories and shoes that she bought from NYC. Although Nina only did…
A recent report published by the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), revealed some of the most startling and disheartening news to break from the apparel industry. In textile factories located in Lesotho, South Africa, many of the women sewing blue jeans for brands such as Levi’s, Wrangler, Lee, Calvin Klein, and even The Children’s Place often faced…
Looking for a way to hit up the beach or pool in style? Check out our list of Black owned swimwear brands that will have you turning heads. Black Owned Swimwear Brands Riot Swim Ten and Lee These Pink Lips Nakimuli Eyegasmic Swimwear Rue 107 Andrea Iyamah Asherah Swimwear B Fyne Swank Blue D’iyanu…
Gucci issued an apology for the offense caused by their “blackface sweater”. I don’t accept. In fact, at this point, I’m convinced that these “mistakes” are part of these folks’ marketing strategy. They can’t be that clueless. That being said, here is a list of Black owned luxury brands that you can use to replace…
Philadelphia Printworks is a conscious clothing company that creates T-shirts, sweatshirts and other apparel with designs inspired by social issues and the legacies of revolutionary leaders. Even if you’re the most vocal of activists, Philadelphia Printworks will help you expresses your views, thoughts and beliefs without even having to say a word. We spoke to…
Another day, another episode of corporate disrespect. This time from H&M who thought it would ok to use an ad showing a young Black boy wearing a sweatshirt saying “Coolest Monkey In The Jungle”. It shouldn’t take something like this to remind us that there are MANY other Black owned fashion brands that make casual…
Here’s our list of 24 Black Owned New Jersey Businesses. Check them out, support, and let us know and let us know which ones missed! Black Owned New Jersey Bailey Li interiors is an interior designer with the ability to transform spaces into stunning environments. Bella Nail Lounge and Beauty Bar is a stylish salon for manicures & pedicures,…
Ohio is home to some amazing Black owned businesses. Check these out and let us know which ones we missed! Black Owned Businesses in Ohio Island Frydays is a casual destination for Jamaican jerk chicken, along with seafood, sandwiches & sides. Eddy’s Chicken and Waffles specialty is Chicken and Waffles but they also have a unique lunch…
Dressing dapper means many things to many people. Depending on who you ask, it could mean wearing a three piece suit or your favorite fedora with the outfit of you choice. Thankfully, there are several Black owned businesses that offer options for perfecting your personal style. Photo Credit: Kia Chenelle. Black Owned Dapper Brands Maurice Sedwell offers style, elegance…
A study published in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, suggests that “the average woman now wears between a size 16 and 18, which corresponds to a Women’s Plus size 20W.” Before this study, most believed the average American woman was a size 14. This, however, is outdated information from over a…