15 Black-Owned Streetwear Brands You Should Know
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One thing for certain and two things for sure, we are always rooting for everybody Black. As we continue to celebrate Black lives in every possible way, we have to shout out and show love to the ones in our circle who are making a name for themselves, their brands, and their work. We know that the culture would be nothing without Black creatives, but the credit is not always given back to them. That is where we come in. For this celebration, we’re taking a look in the streets for the hottest Black-owned streetwear brands. All from different area codes, we are sure there is a brand here that you are guaranteed to fall in love with. Check out these 15 Black-owned streetwear Brands you should know.
Blasé & Co
“We aim to keep style clean and fashionable.” Created by Dallas Native Shedrick Collins in 2019. BLASÉ means experienced in the ways of the world. It often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation.
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Kashmirvii
Kashmir Thompson is a bold new face in the art world. A graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts, Kashmir is a credentialed, creative and credible artist with a sharp focus on building a sustainable brand and taking it worldwide.
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Sneakersnob
“Authentic to Self, Style, and Sneakers.” Created by Crystal and Jade, two friends who share a love for sneakers. They define a Sneakersnob as someone whose personal style is authentic and unapologetic, and proudly wears the sneakers that suit them best.
SHOP SNEAKERSNOB
Citizens of Heaven
“A community of believers bridging Faith + Culture.” Created by Lavencia in 2019, dedicated to believers looking for higher-end modern Christian apparel that you won’t find in stores.
SHOP CITIZENS OF HEAVEN
IX Apparel
“Threads inspired by life, art, and music.” Created by Top Nyne. With puff printed tees and wool varsity jackets, they’re definitely giving us all the quality details and showing love to the over-thinkers.
SHOP IX APPAREL
Dont Triad
Rooted in 3 fundamental elements - affluence, comfort, and avenue - Dont Triad is an equilibrium of peculiarity and uniformity. Donning conceptual designs and iconic imagery, the diamond-in-the-rough brand invites streetwear veterans and recruits alike to indulge in the experience of insurrection.
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Brllantmnds
Created by St. Louis artist, designer, and creative director Sean Alexander. Their latest collection title ‘FLOW3RS’ is a reminder that creativity asks permission from no one and knows no boundaries.
SHOP BRLLANTMNDS
God is Dope
“God’s Favorite Brand.” Christian-based lifestyle brand founded by Morehouse College students. They aim to bring awareness to God through fashion.
SHOP GOD IS DOPE
Mars Mansion
Created by Will Polite, Jayden "FleMMy" Fleming, and Lex Garcia out of Wichita, Kansas. Their brand takes every day essentials such as tees and hoodies to push their message. It’s no wonder their products are hard to get your hands on.
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Fat Tiger Workshop
“Built with Strength. Carried By Honorz.” This is not just your typical retail space, It holds space for anyone to express their ideas and visions. Co-founded by Des Owusu, Rello, Vic Lloyd, and Joe Freshgoods, Fat Tiger Workshop has been integral to Chicago’s fashion and music industries since 2013. They are known for designing four distinct brands — Fat Tiger Workshop, Lloyd’s Sensei brand, Rello’s Lost Paradise brand, and Freshgoods’ Don’t Be Mad brand.
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Supernatural Goods
Founded in 2018 by Necie Armstrong, she described that she did not experience a lot of melanin nudes that mimicked her skin tone during her upbringing. So, she decided to start making her own in an effort to normalize seeing browns and various tones.
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Godbolt
Created by Mark Godbolt, The Godbolt clothing brand was created to inspire you to tap into your own #godboltenergy.
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E Pluribus Unum
E Pluribus Unum “EPU1776” ( a Latin phrase meaning ”One from Many.”) strives to explore all the facets of the American ethos. Each graphic, word, and garment is deliberate and deeply rooted in the American ideology—whether it’s good, bad, or anything in between.
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Blk Frvr
In 2018, Atlanta poet, John Wood, wrote a poem about Wakanda. After hearing the crowd's reaction to the line "If race is a part of our eternal destiny, I can't wait to be black forever", BLK FRVR was instantly born. It’s mission is to create messaging that promotes self love, pride, and hope—for Black Atlanta and culture alike.
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Bephies Beauty Supply
Founded by Beth Birkett in March of 2020, she had a desire to involve the community in the tangible elements of Black culture by highlighting unique brands founded by Women of Color artists and entrepreneurs who are redefining beauty and fashion as vivid, powerful and individual.
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