Shopping Black-Owned Fashion Businesses in Phoenix
Posted on 16-03-2023 01:06 AM
Shopping Black-Owned Fashion Businesses in Phoenix
The Best Places in Phoenix To Shop Black-Owned Fashion Businesses
Our favorite thing about 2020 was the conscious effort to support small businesses.
Especially for Black business owners, last year was a challenging one. For visitors and locals, we've curated a list of Black-owned fashion businesses to add to your shopping list.
We have compiled a list of local shops in Phoenix and online shops that specialize in everything from sustainable clothing to African-inspired jewelry.
Archwood Exchange
The Buy Black Marketplace is organized and hosted by Archwood Exchange, dubbed a hub for Black business in Phoenix. Business can sell their products in a brick-and-mortar environment without high overhead costs thanks to its cooperative-inspired design. Besides fashion and accessories, the store also offers an online shop with graphic T-shirts and straw hats. Visit Archwood Exchange's Facebook page for more details on its monthly vendor and event events.
Black Russian Label
Designer Joanna deShay, whose father is Nigerian and mother is Russian, draws inspiration from her diverse heritage for Black Russian Label. A variety of active women inspire the ready-to-wear line. Fashion garments must be fitted and textured with the goal of empowering women to dress according to their moods. It offers two collections: Urban Nomad, with interchangeable pieces in vivid pinks, earthy greens, and leopard prints, and Global Trekker, which is inspired by styles from India, Africa, Russia, Asia, and Europe. There are an array of styles to choose from in these collections, including floral mini dresses, animal prints, cropped jodhpurs, and asymmetrical skirts.
Merryn Omotayo Alaka
The jewelry line of Nigerian-American multimedia artist Merryn Omotayo Alakas is inspired by West African textiles and women's rights. In her work, she describes the relationship between cultural materials, ancestry, and objects as an inspiration. The Mama Benz Collection, which combines cuticle rings with brass and sterling silver, clearly reflects a pop culture influence.
Sammie & Dannie
A vintage clothing and accessories boutique was founded by Kisha Harper, inspired by her two daughters Sam and Dana. Founded from sisterhood, it is driven by the mission of giving back to the community and motivating, empowering and inspiring people. It is Harper's family's passion for sustainability that inspired her to share vintage treasures. An online shop for this Midtown Phoenix boutique is also available, which offers an eclectic mix of findings, including a gown and pump set from Escada, a necklace and bracelet set from Givenchy, and a contemporary bag from Fendi.
4540 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-314-5935
sammieanddannie.com
Straw and Wool
Straw and Wool is a family-owned and operated hat boutique, designed to meet the demands of today's stylish man. The shop on Roosevelt Row Arts District offers an array of hat styles from Panamas to fedoras, some of them embellished with feathers and ribbon. Sizes range from small to XXL, and colors range from red scarlet and blue cobalt to yellow mustard and black classic.
Arizona, 610 E. Roosevelt St., Unit 109
602-888-4761
strawandwool.com
Empath Clothing
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The Empath apparel company donates a portion of the sale of its clothing to causes that benefit anti-speciesism and humanitarian efforts. Their motto is the Golden Rule (treat others as you would like to be treated), which also includes animals, and 10 percent of their profits go to rescue organizations. Imprinted T-shirts with the Golden Rule phrase and the word Empath are available from Empath Clothing.
Olivia Laine
Happy Thursday!
In today's post, we are going to highlight a specific package that provides comfort and convenience!
This Olivia Laine Virtual Styling package is perfect for you!
Regardless of where you live, our virtual styling package will fit your needs.
Virtually style your look with Olivia Laine. To make shopping online hassle-free, we will send you suggested pieces along with shopping links.
I N S ULTATION
In the first step, we invite you for a quick and comprehensive virtual consultation to determine your style goals. Our discussion will also focus on your wardrobe needs so that you can develop a personal style.
In addition, we will discuss styling options for the 5-10 pieces you have pre-selected from your in-home closet.
DATEBOOKS
We will create a Mood Board based upon your style inspiration and our expertise after our consultation. Once the mood board is complete, we will await your approval to move on to step 3 of the Virtual Experience (read PT 2 next post).
Please DM/email us so that we can schedule a complimentary consultation.
A fashion consulting company in Phoenix founded by sisters Elaina and Janell Brown, Olivia Laine combines Elaina's counseling background and Janell's communications background. As their name suggests, Olivia is rooted in peace, and Laine is short for Elaina, meaning joy. In addition to special occasion styling and virtual styling, the company offers wardrobe travel services to help plan fashion looks according to an itinerary.
Strobe Sport
2737 E Arizona Biltmore Cir UNIT 28, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (707) 878-7623
https://www.strobesport.com/