Fashion

Two Atlanta-based sisters dreamt of helping people highlight their most authentic selves. Together they founded Level22 Apparel Company. One of their goals was to help buyers express what defines them. People make statements through apparel, and one of the core goals of Level22 is to provide customers with quality clothing and service. Why do we wear clothes? Some of the reasons have been lost through the ages, but there is one constant. Offering high-quality garments at affordable prices is a win for everyone. What is considered apparel? It is everything people wear, from hoodies with patches to the most exquisite evening gowns. Level22 provides it all, with the best quality. They do not have any cheap, rough, scratchy, low-grade products in their inventory. Check out some of their pieces below. They show Level22's ever-expanding collections to find the best in fine apparel.

The owner of 4 the Love of Bubbles is a woman named Ayieta. She has been making bath and body products for over 15 years. She is a self-proclaimed free spirit who loves to try new things. This willingness to experiment shows up in her creations. She enjoys seeing how her ingredients react with each other. She also likes to witness how much these creations delight her customers. She says that it is the ultimate reason why she does what she does. With 4 the Love of Bubbles, she wants to touch her unicorns in 3 ways: 1. Create amazing products to enhance their daily living; 2. Share her knowledge and experience as a consumer of bath and body products. This sharing is to help them make informed purchasing decisions; 3. Share her product making skills through live and virtual classes, seminars, and vlogs. 4 the Love of Bubbles carries a wide range of bath and body products for men, women, and children.

Imhotep Akili Pease is the founder of 44th Legacy. He formed the company to create premium accessories that honor the first African American US President. Pease has over 14 years' experience in the medical field. He has held many account management positions and served several biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the United States. He also held management positions in several biotech companies. Pease's designs integrate well in the workplace, as well as in everyday life. 44th Legacy designs and produces cufflinks for men, gold pendants, and medallions, available in alloy yellow, sterling silver, and 18K gold. Pease's team designs the gold cufflinks and other pieces, and he is a proud African-American business owner. Pease's pieces are created for all who appreciate the monumental presidency of Barack Hussein Obama II.

Jewelry & Accessories store based out of Los Angeles, CA.

AGlow was founded by Glow sisters Brittany and Nicole in 2017. AGlow was created to enhance and add shine to our customers,all while staying fashionable for every occasion. AGlow customers are confident, fearless, inspirational, adventurous, and real Glow-getters. They capture the attention of others in every room they walk in, but their AGlow accessory just puts the finishing touches to their light.

Vibrant & Unique handmade Jewelry

"Aso Dára" originates from the Yoruba language and translates roughly to "good cloth". Aso Dára is a brand working to share their spin on the cultural exuberance of the motherland.

Maria Chaney is a handmade jewelry designer from Philadelphia. Her company, 4Ward Designs by Ria, produces unique bracelets, handmade for men and women. Chaney has been crafting jewelry for many years. She used to make earrings as gifts for friends and family in her late teens and twenties. Her real passion came much later, around the time Chaney turned forty, and she launched her business in April 2016, becoming one of the few Black business owners making jewelry. Chaney’s inspiration comes from different things. It could be someone’s personality or style, the clothes they wear, or colors. When she does custom pieces, she talks to her clients and finds out what colors they like. She also asks what feel they are hoping to get. Chaney says that she loves designing and crafting wrist art for others: it is her therapy.

84Gem is a black-owned business offering statement-piece jewelry in both contemporary and traditional tribal styles. Its founder is Jamaican-born and Brooklyn-raised designer Kimone Young, who gets her inspiration from organic shapes, natural gemstones, and mixed metals. Each piece is handmade and has to pass Young’s test question: “do I love this?” She has run this simple test since making her very first piece of jewelry. She encourages the owners of all black-owned businesses to do the same. 84Gem is ethnic, exotic, and majestic. This black-owned company offers unique pieces inspired by Young’s travels. It provides a combination of contemporary and African inspired jewelry styles. 84Gem's creations are reminiscent of jewelry found in other cultures. The design consists of an organic mixture of natural gemstones, beads, and metals. All pieces are handmade in Brooklyn. The company sources material from India, Istanbul, and some parts of Africa.

86 & Norman, formerly Double Clutched, is a black-owned business selling handcrafted accessories. Cheryl Williams, the owner, makes everything in her home studio of Columbus, Ohio. This black-owned company creates unique handmade fashion accessories. For example, it produces oversized and fold-over clutches and 2-in-1 wristlets. It also creates fabric shoulder handbags, slim designed wallets, and multi-use zip pouches. Customers get the perfect accessories to carry belongings. They stay well organized with designs that stand out. 86 & Norman excels at having a variety of colors and patterns, fast shipping, and uniqueness. Products are not mass-produced and are next to one of a kind. This company stands apart because it provides many style options from which to choose. It also prioritizes quick shipments, so you won't have to wait to rock your handcrafted goodness from 86 & Norman!