Brand Directory

Brand Directory

Black-owned brands worth knowing.

A curated directory of exceptional Black-owned brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, home, travel, and more. Updated regularly.

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Fashion
Fashion

Telfar

Founded by Telfar Clemens

Unisex luxury bags and apparel. The Shopping Bag is one of the most recognizable cultural objects in contemporary fashion.

Fashion

Fear of God

Founded by Jerry Lorenzo

One of the most influential luxury streetwear brands in the world. The Essentials line brings elevated aesthetics to accessible price points.

Fashion

Brother Vellies

Founded by Aurora James

Artisanal shoes and accessories inspired by African craft traditions. Each piece supports makers across the continent.

Fashion

Hanifa

Founded by Anifa Mvuemba

Contemporary womenswear with a deep focus on the female silhouette. Known for innovative digital fashion shows and stunning draping.

Fashion

Brandon Blackwood

Founded by Brandon Blackwood

Luxury handbags and leather goods at accessible price points. One of the most exciting Black-owned luxury labels working today.

Fashion

Wales Bonner

Founded by Grace Wales Bonner

London-based menswear blending African and European cultural heritage into refined, scholarly luxury.

Fashion

Kai Collective

Founded by Fisayo Longe

Bold prints and body-conscious silhouettes for women. Statement dresses and coordinated sets with a distinct fashion identity.

Fashion

Nubian Skin

Founded by Ade Hassan

Lingerie and hosiery in skin-tone shades designed for women of color. Treats darker complexions as the starting point, not an afterthought.

Fashion

Diotima

Founded by Rachel Scott

Crochet-forward womenswear inspired by Jamaican craft traditions, crafted by a Jamaican women’s collective.

Beauty
Beauty

Fenty Beauty

Founded by Rihanna

Inclusive makeup line that changed the industry with 40+ foundation shades. The standard for representation in beauty.

Beauty

Topicals

Founded by Olamide Olowe

Skincare for eczema, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven texture. Dermatologist co-signed and community beloved.

Beauty

EADEM

Founded by Alice Lin Glover & Marie Kouadio Amouzame

Smart Melanin Technology skincare clinically tested on deeper skin tones. The Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum is the hero product.

Beauty

Hyper Skin

Founded by Desiree Verdejo

Brightening skincare targeting dark spots and hyperpigmentation with clean formulas designed for melanin-rich skin.

Beauty

Epara Skincare

Founded by Ozohu Adoh

Luxury skincare using African botanicals for melanin-rich skin. Targets hyperpigmentation, dehydration, and dullness.

Beauty

Buttah Skin

Founded by Dorion Renaud

Clinically studied skincare celebrating melanin-rich complexions. Centered on hydration and glow for deeper skin tones.

Beauty

Black Girl Sunscreen

Founded by Shontay Lundy

SPF 30 sunscreen with no white cast formulated for melanin-rich skin. The everyday sunscreen that changed everything.

Beauty

Ami Colé

Founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye

Vegan, fragrance-free makeup designed to enhance melanin-rich skin. The Skin-Enhancing Tint delivers a natural, luminous finish.

Beauty

Golde

Founded by Trinity Mouzon Wofford & Issey Kobori

Superfood wellness and skincare. The Turmeric Toning Mask is a weekly essential for brightening and detoxing summer skin.

Beauty

Pat McGrath Labs

Founded by Pat McGrath

Luxury makeup with editorial-grade formulas and pigments. The most influential makeup artist in the world turned founder.

Beauty

The Lip Bar

Founded by Melissa Butler

Vegan cosmetics in bold shades for all complexions. From lip color to face products, all cruelty-free and inclusive.

Hair
Hair

Mielle Organics

Founded by Monique Rodriguez

Natural hair care with the Rosemary Mint Scalp Oil as hero product. Strengthens hair, stimulates growth, and soothes the scalp.

Hair

Camille Rose

Founded by Janell Stephens

Curl care defining and moisturizing natural hair. The Curl Love Moisture Milk controls frizz and keeps coils hydrated through heat.

Hair

Cecred

Founded by Beyoncé

Professional-grade haircare rooted in science and ritual. Bond repair technology for healthy, strong hair at every texture.

Hair

Pattern Beauty

Founded by Tracee Ellis Ross

Curl, coil, and wave care for textured hair. Built for the full spectrum of natural hair types with no shortcuts.

Hair

Briogeo

Founded by Nancy Twine

Clean haircare free of harsh ingredients for all hair types. One of the first clean haircare brands to reach Sephora at scale.

Hair

Soul Cap

Black-owned swim brand

Swim caps designed for natural hair, locs, braids, and thick textured hair. The cap that finally fits.

Wellness
Wellness

54 Thrones

Founded by Christina Funke Tegbe

African botanical skincare and body care sourced directly from farmers across the continent. Shea butter from Ghana, hibiscus from Kenya.

Wellness

Hanahana Beauty

Founded by Abena Boamah-Acheampong

Consciously clean skincare sourcing shea butter directly from women in Ghana. Ethical practice as much as exceptional product.

Wellness

Alaffia

Founded by Olowo-n’djo Tchala

Fair-trade shea butter body and baby care from Togo, West Africa. A portion of every sale funds maternal health and education programs.

Wellness

FORVR Mood

Founded by Jackie Aina

Coconut wax candles built around rest and indulgence. Big, intentional fragrances that burn cleanly and slowly.

Wellness

Blk & Bold

Founded by Pernell Cezar & Rod Johnson

Premium coffee and tea donating 5% of all revenue to nonprofits supporting youth development. Exceptional product with exceptional purpose.

Wellness

Partake Foods

Founded by Denise Woodard

Allergy-friendly cookies and snacks free from the top nine allergens. Backed by Jay-Z and stocked at Target and Whole Foods.

Wellness

Oui the People

Founded by Karen Young

Body care and shaving products celebrating natural skin. The Featherweight Body Gloss delivers luminous hydration without greasiness.

Home
Home

Harlem Candle Company

Founded by Teri Johnson

Luxury candles named after icons of the Harlem Renaissance. Each scent profile matches the mood and legacy of its namesake.

Home

Bolé Road Textiles

Founded by Hana Getachew

Vibrant home textiles merging Ethiopian handwoven fabrics with contemporary interior design. Pillows, rugs, curtains, and more.

Home

Goodee

Founded by Byron & Dexter Peart

Curated homeware platform supporting skilled makers worldwide. Furniture, decor, kitchen, and dining products with ethical sourcing at the core.

Home

BLK MKT Vintage

Founded by Kiyanna Stewart & Jannah Handy

Vintage collectibles and decor celebrating the richness of Black history. Brooklyn-based with an online shop for non-New Yorkers.

Home

Be Rooted

Founded by Jasmin Foster

Journals, planners, and home goods featuring art depicting women of color. First Black-owned stationery brand on Target shelves.

Home

54Kibo

Black-owned home brand

Pillows, textiles, rugs, jewelry, and furniture celebrating African diaspora design. Woven pendant lights and vibrant home objects.

Jewelry
Jewelry

Khiry

Founded by Jameel Mohammed

Afrofuturist fine jewelry at the intersection of art and adornment. Sculptural rings, pendants, and bracelets for men and women.

Jewelry

Simone I. Smith

Founded by Simone I. Smith

Bold, iconic statement jewelry with a devoted celebrity following. Pieces designed to be worn, noticed, and remembered.

Jewelry

Auvere

Black-owned fine jewelry

22 to 24 karat fine gold jewelry. A focus on the purest forms of gold for pieces that serve as genuine long-term investments.

Jewelry

Mahnal

Black-owned jewelry brand

Contemporary brass jewelry crafted to inspire intentional living. Natural forms and elements for a slower, more considered life.

Jewelry

Adore Adorn

Founded by Sasha V.

Timeless fine jewelry made in NYC telling stories of family and legacy. Pieces designed to be passed down through generations.

Baby & Kids
Baby & Kids

Miles and Milan

Founded by Shennel Fuller

Gender-neutral minimalist kids basics in sophisticated tones. Named an Oprah Favorite Thing. Built to last through multiple children.

Baby & Kids

Ade + Ayo

Founded by Temidayo Odusolu

Children’s clothing inspired by Nigerian and West African design traditions. Vibrant prints celebrating cultural identity from the first outfit.

Baby & Kids

TinkyPoo

Founded by Nadiyah Spencer

Plant-based diapers with vibrant, culturally conscious designs featuring Afrocentric patterns and illustrations of Black and Brown babies.

Baby & Kids

Little Muffincakes

Founded by Debra Raney

Baby essentials featuring sweet illustrations of Black babies at play. Made from 100% cotton, soft on delicate skin.

Baby & Kids

Fourth Phase

Founded by Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo & Marcia A. Cole

Postpartum care gift boxes curated by moms for moms. Focused on the fourth trimester recovery period that rarely gets the attention it deserves.

Baby & Kids

Brave + Kind Bookshop

Black-owned bookshop

Curating diverse, inclusive books for children from birth. Every bundle ensures representation is front and center from the very first story.

Baby & Kids

Le Petit Organic

Founded by Sanjay Smith

Organic, heirloom-quality kids clothing for parents who care about what goes on their child’s skin. Vintage-inspired with a commitment to diversity.

Baby & Kids

Stina & Mae

Founded by Mishell Ekunsirinde

Organic cotton baby essentials including nursing pads, washable wipes, bibs, and curated gift boxes made with eco-conscious materials.

Men
Men

Scotch Porter

Founded by Calvin Quallis

Clean, plant-based grooming for beard, hair, and skin. Free from phthalates with high-performance results for men with textured hair.

Men

Bevel

Founded by Tristan Walker

Grooming system designed for melanin-rich skin and coarse hair. Tackles razor bumps and irritation that conventional brands ignore.

Men

Buttah Skin — Men

Founded by Dorion Renaud

Men’s grooming line for melanin-rich complexions. Cleanser, vitamin C serum, and moisturizing butter for a complete routine without complexity.

Travel
Travel

Tote & Carry

Black-owned travel brand

Award-winning luggage in bold colorways that turns heads at every airport. Winner of the 2025 Travel Noire Award for Best Black-Owned Travel Brand.

Travel

Ashya

Founded by Ashley Cimone & Moya Annece

Unisex travel goods at the intersection of function and design. The Bolo Bag keeps your essentials secure throughout any travel day.

Travel

Silver & Riley

Black woman-owned luxury travel brand

Luxury leather weekender bags and carry-on essentials with clean lines and quiet elegance. Every detail reflects a genuine commitment to quality.

Travel

Cincha Travel

Founded by Ash & James

A travel belt that secures your bag to your carry-on keeping hands free. Donates frequent flier miles to Miles4Migrants with every purchase.

Travel

BlackTravelBox

Black-owned travel brand

Hair and skincare products formulated for life on the go. Travel-sized packaging for textured hair and melanin-rich skin that clears security easily.

Travel

Actively Black

Founded by Jason Malik White

High-performance swimwear and activewear in inclusive sizing designed for melanin-rich skin. Built to move, hold, and look exceptional.

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The Artisans Noirs Black-owned brand directory brings together over 100 verified Black-owned brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, home, travel, jewelry, and lifestyle. Every brand is handpicked and updated regularly.

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