Fashion

Ruth Nathan’s Chief Designer, Nicole R. Brown, is a young black woman in the midst of a passionate love affair with all things stately, swanky and dandy. Her fascination with the transformative quality of a well-dressed person propelled her to create the brand—making her the odd duck in an industry largely dominated by male designers. It is her desire that Ruth Nathan’s not only make customers look spectacular but feel spectacular as well, positively influencing them to feel better about themselves. It is a known fact that when one dresses well, one feels better—and from an outfit that is well put together, that makes one walk with pride, the Urban Peacock emerges. Nicole’s artistry is inspired by her travels. For her, the childhood game of “I Spy” never ended, and her globe-trekking has only accelerated the rate of play. As a child, she would hear someone say, “I see a blue house,” but would herself would see much more: deep greens and indigo and smoke purples and slate greys. Today, she enjoys taking everyday objects and places—some industrial and others more delicate—and turning that inspiration into luxurious textiles. One such environment is a shipping port; the lines and colors of the shipping containers transported her immediately and completely, emblazoning themselves in her mind. Through this lens, the Ports Collection was born. When inspiration strikes, Nicole translates her vision into a textile pattern by sketching it on her computer and creating the fabrics from there. Ruth and Nathan are Nicole’s maternal grandparents. Originally from Greenville, Mississippi, Grandpa Nathan was a tailor and a gentleman whose dapper wardrobe was outshone only by his character. This brand pays homage to those roots. Oh, and he was occasionally known to wear the hell out of a bow tie.

Jet Noire is based in Atlanta, GA. Jet Noire was born out of Mya's core belief in the seamless fusion between fashion & identity. When you get dressed every morning your outfit reflects the time and place you’re in at that moment. It’s an opportunity to show the world how you’re coming. An up & coming fashion designer, Mya is known for empowering women to express their identities authentically through fashion. She is a huge believer that fashion & identity are blended together. Just like any other art form, fashion can be shaped to reflect emotions. Growing up, Mya’s outfit choices often stood out from others. She quickly realized that it wasn’t normal to try and customize private school uniforms. It wasn’t normal for the stylist to allow you to change your own outfit at shoots. Little by little she began to take note of her love for fashion. Eventually, she knew it was time for her voice to be heard and the rest is history.

Fini Brand is a New York-based accessory brand that started as Fini Shoes. Founded by Dami Adepoju, he started Fini with a vision to innovate the footwear industry. The brand debuted in 2018 with a fervor to introduce a luxury aesthetic while also allowing customers to express their individuality via detachable pieces. Fini Brand promotes creativity, and we are excited to have you join us on our journey to revolutionize the Fashion accessory industry. Fini Brand products are lifestyle products engineered and designed for maximum comfort and durability without forgoing the luxury aesthetic. Our shoes are innovative multi-dimensional products that cater to all types of people and occasions from day to night, weekdays to weekends. Our Handbags are curated with the highest quality and materials to create unique lifestyle products. Fini Brand’s unique, never-seen-before customization elements make it a standout in the footwear industry. Each one of our shoes allows the wearer to add multiple attachments through a seamless and patented design. Customers can switch out parts of a shoe to completely transform its look. Fini Brand can be worn in a variety of ways and will adapt to any environment via attachable accessories. Our mission is to disrupt the accessories market and provide a price, value, and style unmatched in today’s retail industry. Fini Brand is committed to offering flexible, eco-friendly accessory products. Our shoes are designed in New York and handmade in Portugal. Our handbags are designed and manufactured in the USA. We want our customers to be engaged with us as we develop our brand and evolve with future trends. Our goal is to continue to refine our products to best fit each one of our customer's needs. The Fini team promises to bring you the ultimate experience, from delivering quality sustainable products to offering top customer

I am a visual artist who has been drawing most of my life & I have always been drawn to black cultural representation. I have been known for my realistic portraitures and caricatures. So when I decided to go natural my new interest "naturally" led me to create art featuring Sistahs with natural hairstyles but I also wanted to encourage others on the journey, so my first thought was to put these images on t-shirts. The first incarnation of the idea was Infinite Art Tees & I printed up the tees myself for awhile and then closed it down a few years later after equipment issues. Later, I revived the biz in it's current incarnation as Black Art Tees. I now feature an expanded line of men, women, unisex & kid's tees (natural hair pride, plus size pride, black pride, black history & political, etc), along with leggings, tank tops, hoodies, swimwear, sneakers, travel bags, backpacks, jogging pants--just to name a few. lol...I am constantly in creative mode and coming up with new ideas & products for my customers. This is a total labor of love & I hope it shows!

Soul Impactful strongly believes in the divine power of the universe and we also believe that every being has access to this Source. Most just don't know it! Our purpose is to provide you with tools to aid you in your spiritual journey and cheer on your glo' up! We want to help you become your most authentic self and get to know yourself spiritually. We have worked hard to offer products and merchandise to guide you every step of the way! No matter what part of your journey you are on, we will always have something for you! It is said on the other side of change, you can find what you are truly capable of... The stars are already aligned in your favor.

I'm Tomide Awe, the founder of Olori. Our mission is to create high-quality products that celebrate individual expression and elevate collective legacy. As a Nigerian, I was always surrounded by traditional prints and textiles. To me, these textiles are symbolic of tribal roots so deep and stories so dear to my people. I've always admired the art and craftsmanship behind these textiles. After moving to England to study and developing friendships with non-Africans, I wanted to find a way to share my culture with my friends in a way that they could also appreciate. This is where the seeds for what became Olori were first planted. Olori was also inspired by some of the trailblazers who have gone before me. Women like Adunni, my grandmother, who, despite not being educated because of her gender, endured hardships so that all her children could get an education. And my mother, who picked up the torch and passed on the importance of education to me and my siblings. I consider it a duty and an honor to carry on their legacy by providing an avenue for girls everywhere to get the same opportunities that I did - to have women who believe in them enough to make space for them. Olori offers high-quality, Africa -inspired pieces that are an invitation to experience the beauty of African culture and craftsmanship. Our products are handmade using luxurious, traditional African textiles and premium leather. Through our production processes, economic empowerment is provided to local, women-owned businesses in Africa. Additionally, every product we well helps make quality education accessible to girls in under-served African communities.

Welcome to YTPshop. I am very excited to share my love for luxurious African fashion with you. All YTPshop products are crafted by women in Nigeria and the fabrics are carefully sourced from West African markets. YTPshop products are made with high-quality material, cutting edge tailoring, vibrant colors, and are affordably priced. Keeping the production in Nigeria helps to grow the local African economy and keep our products authentic. Every YTPshop product is truly a gift to the fabric vendors, artisans, partners in the motherland, and to YOU! Always free shipping in the U.S. We also ship worldwide

Amethyst By Grace is a rekindled project from my college days and due to COVID-19, it has been the proof I needed to confirm that it's never too late to accomplish a goal. It stands out, even in this early stage, as a company built on the principles of mental wellness, self-care, and respect for others. And I do my best to incorporate those principles into the products I sell. I love the idea of surrounding myself with positive and inspiring messages to remind myself to love, care, and celebrate myself. I want my customers to feel the warmth and comfort I feel when I wear my favorite leggings or hugged in an Amethyst hoodie. I hope you find these collections as the little reminders that you are absolutely amazing, and you have always been enough. About me: My heart is happy with a glass of chardonnay and the Great British Bake-off playing in the background. I enjoy traveling to other countries with friends (curse you, COVID-19!) and volunteering at my church. I am an Army Reservist and I recently adopted an adorable pumpkin spice pitbull, named Simmy.

Luxe handcrafted leather handbags, home decor and jewelry made for art and design enthusiasts. All products are made using sustainable practices and are made primarily from upcycled materials.

Hello, we’re Kim and Linda – two sisters just one year apart in age. We’re more than biological sisters – we’re best friends. We were born and raised in northern California, after our parents migrated from Louisiana. Naturally, we have always been very close – even now that we are well into our . . . well, let’s just say, forever 39’s. Kim is the youngest (as she likes to remind me), and is the outgoing social butterfly. I am the more mature (yes), reserved, and observant one. Our company, Linda Christen Designs is a collaboration of our creativity and desire to bring freedom and confidence to women’s daily beauty routines. Our Passion We are ambassadors for women, providing fashionable and functional hair accessories so we can feel beautiful and empowered anytime of the day. Our products are designed with timeless appeal to provide daily style and effortless on-the-go beauty options. Our Dream We enthusiastically desire to inspire woman to live in truth, freedom, and confidence. To empower all women to embrace and nourish their natural beauty and to become their most authentic self.