14 Stylish Black-Owned Brands That Need To Be On Your Radar This Year
I love Shop Nichol Lynel and its counterpart because I’ve been following the designer, Nichol Lynel on Instagram since before she launched her own online store. She grew this brand from the ground up using herself as a muse, her story is very inspiring! The Shop Nichol Lynel online boutique provides the girls with a curated collection of chic and sexy clothing. Shop Nichol Lynel here.
2. NL The Label
NL the Label is Nichol Lynel’s higher-end brand. This brand is Nichol’s own fashion label that carries her own unique designs of dresses, tops, accessories, outerwear, and even jeans. The collections change each season but right now my favorites are the bubble coat and the lunchboxes! I just ordered the denim lunch box tote and I plan on getting the pink and red ones if she decides to restock! Shop NL the Label here.
3. Diarrablu
Diarrablu designs some of the most beautiful and sustainable lifestyle wear. This brand house creates pieces that consist of high-quality sustainable fabrics and bold designs. Shopping with Diarrablu, you can expect to find flowy dresses, jumpsuits, kimonos, swimsuits, co-ord sets, ponchos, accessories, and even shoes on their website. Every design is 100% unique and produced in Senegal. You can shop Diarrablu here.
4. Forvrmood
Forvr Mood is a lifestyle brand that was created by YouTuber and businesswoman, Jackie Aina. The main products in this line are a unique collection of scented candles, room sprays, and silk pillowcases, amongst other accessories.
I am personally a huge fan of the Forvr Mood candles because even though they only have one wick, the throw is amazing, they have a clean burn, and they last for up to 65 hours.
Forvr Mood currently has 7 collections of scents with 4 differently themed and deliciously smelling home fragrances per collection. This has been my favorite candle line for the past two years now, I’d take Forvr Mood candles over Bath & Body Works candles any day. Shop Forvr Mood here.
5. Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics
Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics was created by legendary celebrity makeup artist and former Wilhelmina model, Kim Baker. Kim has worked on top TV shows like America’s Next Top Model and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics was created to cater to a variety of skin types, textures, and tones. They have a full range of products from primers to foundations, concealers, lip products, and eyeshadows that really compliment every skin tone. Shop Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics here.
6. Arryles
Arryles is a contemporary women’s accessories label. This brand designs high-quality and quite unique “Halo” headwraps wraps and fedora hats. My current favorites from this brand are the Sahara, Majesty, and Serengeti headwraps from the Halo Collection. Shop Arryles here.
7. Mented Cosmetics
Mented Cosmetics is a high-quality, high-end makeup brand. Created out of the desire for women of ALL shades of melanin to be able to enjoy a good nude lip, this line now has a full range of products including, foundations, setting powders, blushes, bronzers, lipsticks, highlighters, eyeshadows, and more! My current favorite products from the Mented Cosmetic brand are their highlighters, eyeshadows, lip pencils, and lipsticks! Shop Mented Cosmetics here.
8. Aminah Abdul Jillil
Amina Abdul Jillil is a high-end shoe brand that carries a unique range of gorgeous pumps, ballet flats, sandals, wedges, and even girls’ shoes. Amina Abdul Jillil is known for her signature bow design, but her more recent designs feature jewels and chunky gold chains, can you say glam! These shoes are definitely a staple in my closet. Shop Amina Abdul Jillil here.
9. Lip Bar
The Lip Bar is a well-known beauty brand known for their signature lip colors and makeup products. My favorite product from The Lip Bar is their liquid red lipstick that looks phenomenal on all skin tones! Shop The Lip Bar here.
10. Brandon Blackwood
Brandon Blackwood NYC is a luxury design house that carries a wide range of original handbags and sunglasses. These handbags come in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors. Shop Brandon Blackwood NYC here.
11. Andrea Iyamah
Andrea Iyamah is a high-end lifestyle brand that designs some of the most beautiful resort wear that I have ever seen. I absolutely LOVE their line of signature swimsuits. Andrea Iyamah’s pieces can each be worn individually or mixed and matched for a stylish and comfortable wardrobe. Shop Andrea Iyamah here.
12. Glam-aholic Lifestyle
Glam-aholic Lifestyle is a lifestyle brand that produces a range of tote bags, wallets, duffle bags, and more travel accessories. I recently treated myself to a Glam-aholic Lifestyle travel set that included a hot pink tote and matching duffle bag and I am completely OBSESSED with this set! I get so many compliments whenever I carry them. Shop Glam-aholic Lifestyle here.
13. Totencarry
Totencarry is another lifestyle brand that produces high-end travel luggage, weekender bags, laptop bags, book bags, handbags, and more. Totencarry’s luxury bags come in a wide range of colors, making them the most versatile luxury luggage available on the market right now. Shop Totencarry here.
14. Hanifa
