5 Black-Owned Ethical Fashion Brands We Love
For this month’s series -- to show our support for Black History Month -- we’re focusing on black-owned businesses. Narrowing it down to include just five clothing brands for this week’s blog was very tricky, but with that being said, we found the best black-owned ethical fashion companies!
Purchasing items from companies you want to show your support for — not just because of their nifty items, but because you love what they stand for — is one of the best ways to elevate companies that share your beliefs. Buying pre-loved clothing items keeps clothes from the landfill and allows for a great sustainable shopping option so keep reading to see a couple of vintage clothing shops that are mentioned below! Supporting black-owned, ethical businesses through small purchases shows your commitment to support these brands. Follow along while I escort you through five of these brands we love! (We’re going in order of average price so you can find whatever fits best with your budget and all items will be linked.)
1. Label By Three | ($)
Label By Three was founded by sisters Rue Newby, Tish Rezek and Jael Tockzko. They were inspired to create what they say was missing in the fashion industry -- a company built on quality, transparency, creativity and inclusivity. Label By Three offers a vintage section and an “our designs” section; in the vintage section you’ll find beautiful preloved clothes and in the “our designs” section the items that are included are -- you’ve guessed it! -- ones they’ve designed. The clothes at Label By Three run as low as $22 for a turtleneck, so if you’re a little strapped for cash, stop on by this online shop to find your first (or next) piece of ethical clothing!
2. Fyre Vintage | ($)
Fyre Vintage is owned by Dayna Atkinson. She enjoys wearing and selling vintage pieces of clothing because she finds that it uplifts indy and black/brown designers, rather than mainstream fashion brands that tend to steal ideas from them. Fyre has a program in place that donates 10% of its profits to women’s shelters in Detroit, Michigan. This company also has a focus on sustainability in terms of the purchasing of clothes as well as the packaging. With items as low as $30, Fyre Vintage offers options that are ethical and sustainable and won’t break the bank. Stop by to see the amazing pieces offered at Fyre Vintage!
3. Two Days Off | ($$)
Gina Stovall is the founder of Two Days Off. She founded this company with ethical, sustainable and creative clothes in mind. As stated on the Two Days Off website, “Our garments are designed for longevity, and cut and sewn in small batches in Los Angeles, California.” Every step has been thought of, even the packaging is plastic-free, reusable and 100% biodegradable. Support the ethical and sustainable movements as well as black-owned businesses by purchasing from Two Days Off (and get a really cute piece of clothing at the same time)!
4. House of Aama | ($$$)
Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka are the founders of House of Aama, a unisex clothing brand. Not only are they making strides in the fashion industry, but House of Aama is also ethically made. The founders found inspiration for their clothing pieces from folklore, their ancestors and the feeling of nostalgia. While their pricing is a little more in line with items found at Reformation, pieces as low as $50 are available for purchase. Find amazing staple pieces or discover a bit more of your artistic side with pieces from House of Aama.
5. Hope for Flowers | ($$$)
Hope of Flowers was founded by Tracy Reese. Simply put, Hope of Flowers is dedicated to incorporating ethical and sustainable practices to offer clothes that not only make you look good but feel ethically good too. While this company is focused on finding and implementing sustainably sourced fabrics, Tracy recognizes the impacts that her clothes can make on the environment and donates 10% of sales to Detroit Dirt as a way to offset the environmental impact. Take a look at the Hope for Flowers website and discover your new favorite ethically-made dress!
Don’t wait! Visit these shops to support the amazing owners and their businesses.
Thanks for taking the time to read this post. We hope to see you again next week for a special post!
