A List of Black-Owned Sustainable Brands
image from 54kibo
As a white woman taking space in the sustainable fashion community, it’s my job to help put an end to white supremacy and support the voices of Black men & women. A great way we can all support their community is putting our money towards Black-owned sustainable businesses, and this list will constantly be updated throughout the year to include more brands. Please, feel free to add some in the comments to direct readers to those, as well. Thank you!
Black-owned Sustainable Fashion Brands
photo from Knotzland
AAKS: Handbags - Hand Crafted Summer Raffia Bags. Each collection silhouette is unique and tells a different story through detail, colour and shape.
Arlokea: Jewelry - Artisan made in Ecuador and Vietnam from locally-sourced, eco-friendly, and upcycled materials.
beRESONANT: Clothing, Accessories - The first-of-its-kind destination for inclusive, creation-driven clothing.
Devi Collective: Jewelry - Handmade ethical jewelry made in Vancouver. They use recycled sterling silver & gold, and ethically cut gems.
Galerie. LA: Men’s & Women’s Clothing, Accessories, Home, Beauty - Sustainable Clothing & Lifestyle Goods. Clean Beauty.
Grant Blvd: Women’s Clothing & Accessories - Sustainably sourced, socially conscious style, women-led apparel brand committed to supporting those who are currently incarcerated & formerly incarcerated.
House Of Aama: Men & Women’s Clothing - Folkways, Black Experience, Timeless Garments. Mother Daughter Design Duo. 100% Produced in Los Angeles, California.
Kaeci Concept: Women’s Clothing, Handbags, Jewelry - Statement pieces matching your skin tone + your body shape. 10% goes to non profit Wings of Kaeci, A Creative Entrepreneur School for disadvantaged young people in Cameroon.
Knotzland: Men’s Accessories - Artisan Bowties made in small batches inside their tiny studio in Pittsburgh. Made from 98.9% reclaimed fabric & materials.
Omi Woods: Jewelry - Contemporary heirlooms that are ethically and individually handcrafted with fine metals, gemstones and conflict-free gold.
Pamoja: Leather Bags - Elevated everyday bags handcrafted in Spain out of locally-sourced leather. Pamoja (which means ‘togetherness’ in Swahili) works with the Kujuwa initiative in Kenya on educating young women and girls on sexual reproductive health.
Sancho’s: Men & Women’s Clothing, Accessories, Home, Beauty - Helping us change the world by choosing sustainable and ethically made clothes. Black Woman owned Indie Shop.
Salomé: Women’s Swimwear - Sustainably sourced and ethically produced by women in limited quantities in Dominican Republic.
Selva Negra: Women’s Clothing & Accessories - The collection represents drive, holistic energy, united empowerment, careful craftsmanship, and engineered comfort.
Tree Fairfax: Women’s Belts & Handbags - Handmade Leather Goods. Never Mass-Produced. Each piece is created with love and care by hand.
Two Days Off: Women’s Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories - Ease Everyday. Sustainably made to order in LA. Climate neutral. Independently woc owned by Gina Stovall.
Black-Owned Sustainable Beauty Brands
photo from Rooted Woman
AcARRE: Skin Care & Hair Care - Multi-use skin and scalp moisturizing oil. Enjoy multi-levels of hydration nourishing and rejuvenating your skin.
beelove: Skin Care - An all natural line of raw honey & honey-infused body care products.
BLK+GRN: Bath & Body, Skin Care, Makeup, Hair, Menstrual Care, Mom & Baby - Non-toxic marketplace by all Black artisans. One stop-shop for Black-owned natural products.
Breed Love Beauty Co: Natural Oils, Bath, Body, Face Care, Hair Care - Luxury & affordable natural skin & hair care products handmade w/ natural & organic butters, oils & clays| CBD Skincare.
Briogeo: Hair Care - Clean, High Performing Ingredients Personalized For Your Unique Hair Type. Cruelty-Free. 2020 Allure Award Winner. No Animal Testing. No Sulfates or Parabens.
GOLDE: Wellness - Superfood health and beauty for every body. Shop matcha, latte blends and superfood face masks.
Goodnight Darling Co: Wellness - Beauty + Wellness + Herbal Apothecary. A Lifestyle Brand Dedicated To Teaching Women How To Sleep Well.
hanahana beauty: Skin Care - a skincare brand committed to empowering women of color, handcrafting all products using 100% natural products.
Kobee’s: Organic Lip Balm - A sustainable lip balm brand, committed to to sustainability by providing all organic products in plastic free packaging.
Mented Cosmetics: Makeup - Collection Designed For Any Skin Tone. Founded by Women of Color. Proudly Made In The USA. Non-Toxic. Without Parabens. Ideal For Deep Skin Tones.
Naturall Club: Hair Care - Hair Products So Natural, You Have To Refrigerate Them. Hand-Made. Sulfate-Free.
nyakio: Skin Care - Hand made small batch beauty secrets using cold-pressed oils crafted with ethical, sustainable, and natural ingredients from around the world.
Oui the People: Razors - Shop razors to last a lifetime and body care that will leave you feeling hydrated. Paraben & Cruelty Free. Reduce Ingrown Hair. Premium Women's Razor. No More Razor Burn.
PiperWai: Deodorant - If you’re looking for a natural deodorant that keeps you feeling fresh, check out PiperWai. It’s the first charcoal deodorant to neutralize odor and absorb wetness using only clean ingredients.
Rooted Woman: Non-Toxic Nail Polish - They are committed to local and small batch production for less environmental impact.
Uncle Funky’s Daughter: Haircare - All-Natural Hair Products For Your Hair To Promote Growth.
Zeme Organics: Skincare - Discover your favorite cosmetic products helping to save the planet.
Black-Owned Sustainable Home & Lifestyle Brands
photo from Aya Paper Co.
54kibo: Home Decor, Furniture, Kids - Unique and exclusive selections of contemporary African design and home accessories that are inspiring the global design landscape.
Aya Paper Co: Stationery - 100% recycled stationery & gifts.
Bole Road Textiles: Linens, Home Decor - Modern textiles for the home, Handwoven in Ethiopia, Designed in Brooklyn by Hana Getachew.
EcoVibe: Home Decor, Furniture, Plants (clothing, too) - Portland-based clothing brand and home goods store focused on affordable, ethical, fashion for men and women.
Goodee: Home Decor, Furniture, Kitchenware, Bathroom - A journey towards discovering curated products and content by designers who believe in doing good. It's a marketplace built for a better world.
Jungalow: Home Decor, Wall Paper, Planters, Art - Celebrating the human/nature connection. Buy 1 product, 2 trees get planted.
Pur-Home: Cleaning Products - Earth Safe. Human Safe. No Yucky Ingredients Household Cleaners & Laundry Detergent that Works. Changing the Way You Think About Clean.
Trade Street Jam Co: Food - Low sugar, vegan jams for spreading on everything.
Zero Shop Co: Groceries - Local. Organic. Accessible. Zero Waste. SF Bay Area. Coming soon to LA & NYC.
image from Kaeci Concept