With Juneteenth around the corner, we’ve rounded up some of the most stylish Black-owned fashion and accessory brands to support over the holiday and beyond.
As Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies, explained during the 2020 George Floyd protests, investments in these businesses are not only an easy way to contribute to long-term equality, but a crucial one. “So many of your businesses are built on Black spending power. So many of your stores are set up in Black communities. So many of your posts are seen on Black feeds. This is the least you can do for us. We represent 15% of the population and we need to represent 15% of your shelf space.”
Now, we’re providing you with a place to start. Below, see 15 Black-owned designer labels to shop now and forever.
Christopher John Rogers
It’s all about theatrics for Christopher John Rogers. His choice of silhouettes are grand, his colors are vibrant, and his fabric selections are imaginative. All this considered, it is no wonder that the Louisiana-born designer has swiftly become a darling in the fashion industry and beyond.
Christopher John Rogers Crayon Halterneck Top
Christopher John Rogers Crayon Maxi Skirt
Christopher John Rogers Barrel-Leg Belted Trousers
Diotima
For Rachel Scott, the designer behind Diotima, crochet has become a trademark of her designs. Crafted in collaboration with a collective of women in her native Jamaica, the woven technique not only looks visually stunning, but it pays homage to the feminine creative forces in the diaspora.
Diotima Pavona Top
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Diotima Stulla Jeans
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Diotima Anansi Dress
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Diotima Coverly Skirt
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Telfar
Born in Queens and raised in Liberia and the suburbs of Maryland, Telfar Clemens’s designs are informed by his upbringing. He creates pieces that are inspired by street culture (i.e.hoodies, zippered tops, and roomy trousers), but elevates them to become covetable for the masses. The most pertinent example is a sleek handbag that he designed, coined the “Bushwick Birkin,” which has become a status symbol for youths across the nation—an accessory that is completely attainable.
Telfar Medium Shopping Bag
Telfar x Melissa Jelly Slide
Brother Vellies
Aurora James walks to the beat of her own drum, and so does her footwear brand, Brother Vellies. Since launching the label in 2013, James has offered incredibly chic shoes that are as whimsical and alluring as they are practical. Moreover, she has been a profound voice in the fashion industry, extolling the need for brand transparency, fair trade, and support for women’s organizations around the globe.
Brother Vellies Shoreline Flat Sandal
Brother Vellies Tree of Life Mule
Brother Vellies Hydra Woven Bag
Brother Vellies Lijadu Bird Bag
Wales Bonner
Politics, identity, and race are at the core of all Grace Wales Bonner’s collections. The British-Jamaican designer began her eponymous company crafting menswear, later segueing into the women’s category. From exceptionally tailored blazers to sleek trousers, all her pieces embody refinement. But upon closer inspection, they also comment on Afro-Atlantic culture, highlighting the nuances that colonization had on the way indigenous cultures dressed.
Wales Bonner Triumph Skirt
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Wales Bonner Compass Brooch
Wales Bonner Cadence Sneaker
Martine Rose
Martine Rose doesn’t follow convention. Not only does the London-based designer present her collections outside the fashion calendar, but her collections also don’t center around one theme or aesthetic; rather, they focus on several. For her recent Spring 2026 show, “She tinged her usual subversions of archetypal tropes like office and club wear with little nods to her London upbringing, which she also celebrated via her choice of venue and scene. Rose paid tribute to Kensington Market, a cultural hub of makers and sellers that closed in 2001 and contributed significantly to the development of the London fashion scene,” writes Bazaar’s senior digital fashion writer, Camille Freestone.
Martine Rose Lace Trim Football T-shirt
Martine Rose Oversized Paneled Polo
Martine Rose Bondage Belt
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Martine Rose Lace Bandana Headband
Khiry
Earlier this year, Jameel Mohammed, founder of Khiry, became the first recipient of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award. Mohammed’s pieces include smooth serpent-shaped rings and bracelets that coil around the wrist with a clean, modern twist, amassing celebrities such as SZA and Kylie Jenner as fans.
Khiry 18k Gold Mask Pendant
Brandon Blackwood
“For a number of years, Brandon Blackwood, the Brooklyn-based designer and recently inducted CFDA member, was best known for his multicolored mini tote bags with ‘End Systemic Racism’ embellished on the front,” writes Bazaar’s culture editor Bianca Betancourt. Today, the brand has evolved to include a range of colorful styles made from buffed leather and dyed calf hair, each bag making an unforgettable statement.
Brandon Blackwood Jordi Shoulder Bag
Brandon Blackwood Yuta Shoulder Bag
Brandon Blackwood Duffel Shoulder Bag
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Brandon Blackwood Jasmine Shoulder Bag
Bernard James
Originally founded in 2010 with only a men’s offering, Bernard James, the brand was born out of the creative’s desire to diversify the market. “There wasn’t a lot, specifically in men’s jewelry that I gravitated towards, or loved,” the designer told Bazaar in 2021. “I took a lot of inspiration from women’s jewelry, but the more I got into it, I found that a lot of my clients were actually women. So I decided to make it a unisex brand based on that.” And thankfully, he did—the brand’s ethereal jewelry is incredibly opulent yet wearable for everyday.
Bernard James Flora Hellebore Necklace
Bernard James Flora Maxi Bracelet
LemLem
Founded by supermodel Liya Kebede after meeting weavers in her home nation of Ethiopia, Lemlem is a brand that celebrates African culture, but not in an overt way. Where others emphasize the prints and colors indicative of countries in the continent, Kebede’s label focuses on the craft, adopting techniques and gingerly adding patterns to form elegant basics that feel as good as they look.
LemLem Eda Maxi Dress
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LemLem Desta Wide-Leg Pants
LemLem Malia Triangle Top
LemLem Rekka String Bottom
LaQuan Smith
Since launching his label in 2010, LaQuan Smith has offered collections that are unabashedly sexy and that push the boundaries of good taste. For him, fashion is intended to make a statement and turn heads. From skintight minidresses in snake prints to tops with plunging necklines and mesh skirts that leave little to the imagination, Smith’s designs are for those who want to show off their bodies and are unconcerned with the comments of naysayers.
LaQuan Smith Silk Organza Button-Up Shirt
LaQuan Smith Silk Organza Miniskirt
LaQuan Smith Drape Silk Chiffon Top
LaQuan Smith Silk Rib Sweater Skirt
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Sergio Hudson
Sergio Hudson’s sharply tailored separates have been worn by everyone from Keke Palmer to former Vice President Kamala Harris. But the designer also knows how to dazzle, with styles like this shimmery sequin-adorned mini dress. His mission for the brand is clear: “I have to create this brand so the people who look like me, coming up behind me, can have something a lot like a North Star to look to. That’s the goal,” the designer tells Julie Tong, Bazaar’s senior commerce content lead.
Sergio Hudson Men’s-Inspired Button-Up Shirt
Sergio Hudson Single-Breasted Wool Blazer
Sergio Hudson ZIp-Front Shorts
Sergio Hudson Sequined Mini Dress
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Fear of God
For Fear of God founder Jerry Lorenzo, the essence of style remains being able to feel at home in any room. “Luxury is being comfortable in your own skin and able to move at your own pace,” he told Bazaar in 2020. “So many times, though, when someone dresses up for an occasion, they step into a silhouette that’s a lot different from how they look the rest of the week. They don’t feel comfortable, and it shows. So with Fear of God, we’re trying to blend all of these life moments together in one wardrobe that offers comfort and functionality at the same time as elegance and sophistication.”
Fear of God Essentials Bomber Jacket
Fear of God Essentials Classic Hoodie
Fear of God Essentials Tank Top
Fear of God Essentials Skinny Leg Jeans
Tove
Co-founder Camille Perry, along with Tove’s creative director, Holly Wright, believes that it is up to the wearer to conceive her look. Indeed, personal style is paramount when the London-based duo designs pieces, always keeping in mind how a given item can be worn in a variety of ways. For them, clothes are building blocks that help women express themselves in a myriad of situations and contexts for everyday life.
Tove Georgina Shirt
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Tove Kenly Mules
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