Black Owned Fashion Brands to Support on Instagram

The past few weeks have brought some of the most powerful and awakening events in our history. The society has risen for justice following the horrifying death of George Floyd. Demonstrations took place not just in the USA where the issue hits home the most, but all across the globe. People came together to fight for justice, protest police brutality, and systemic racism. Omid the global pandemic, the world said “no more” and put up the fight for human rights.

Within the fashion industry, there’s a huge wealth of talented black designers, many of which have not been given the spotlight they deserve.

From well-known names to rising stars here are 5 black-owned fashion brands you should put on your radar.

FRUCHE

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The lovely @oliamoda wearing this hand beaded ostrich feather camo blazer from our #SS20 Free Spirits ii collection #keepsmiling #neverstopdreaming #staypositive #Fruché #FreespiritsII #AgboghoMmuo #Igbo #Culture #Igbomasquerades #Fashion #Slowfashion #Style #camo #Preorder #Handmade #camo #Lockdown #Luxury #Stayinside #Stayhome #handbeaded #handwoven #Adire #Asooke #MadeinNigeria #BuyNigerian #NigerianDesigner #AfricanDesigner

A post shared by F R U C H É (@fruche.official) on Jun 16, 2020 at 11:28am PDT

FENOEL

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Knowing that life can change in an instant makes me even more determined to seize the day. ………………………………………………………… Just added, the Silk Sundown Wrap Dress. Shop now at fenoel.com

A post shared by Fe Noel (@fenoel) on May 26, 2020 at 5:39pm PDT

OMATHELABEL

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We will also be dropping the first of our Jewellery line, The OBI hoop! Coming soon. #OMAJWLS

A post shared by Oma The Label (@omathelabel) on Aug 9, 2019 at 7:28am PDT

ANDREAH IYAMAH

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The Andrea Iyamah swimsuit with the grip! Fallen in love with Butterfly print on the Zibari swimsuit ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.andreaiyamah.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #andreaiyamah⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #TheButterFlyStory Photographer – @willyverse⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cinematographer- @gerald.lenon Styling – @somkele_i⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hair & Make-up – @christinejair⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo assist – @maridadii⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Styling assist – @queenetteolu ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Set Assist – @aidansaskia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Model – @isamessiah

A post shared by A N D R E A I Y A M A H (@andreaiyamah) on Jun 15, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT

LAITDECOCOSTUDIO

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singing the blues for the Maribou Breeze Top. Pre-order yours! 🦋

A post shared by LAIT DE COCO (@laitdecocostudio) on Jan 28, 2020 at 8:57am PST

There is no better time to educate ourselves about black-owned businesses and brands, and support and invest in them wherever possible.

Drop a comment with more black-owned businesses to support!

Thank you for reading and keep styling,

Olia