<p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Making donations to organizations that support racial equality, flight police brutality and ensure economic justice for all are incredibly important.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>But a smaller action that can also effect change is redirecting your economic resources to shop Black-led businesses.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>According to the Census Bureau, the U.S. is home to roughly 2.5 million. Here are a dozen fashion labels to have on your radar.</p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> 
</div> <noscript> ![Mimi Striplin founded her business, The Tiny Tassel, in 2015 to bring joy to the women wearing her creations]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Mimi Striplin founded her business, The Tiny Tassel, in 2015 to bring joy to the women wearing her creations</p></div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Mimi Striplin founded her business in 2015. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>She started The Tiny Tassel with handcrafted tassel earrings to bring a little joy into the life of its wearer. Her brand now includes a full line of handmade tassel jewelry, garments (made by her mom) and party decor.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>The brightly colored collection is available at retailers across the country as well as her shop, Cannonborough Collective, that she co-owns In Charleston, SC.</p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”><div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![The Tiny Tassel: Mimi Striplin founded her business in 2015. Her brand now includes a full line of handmade tassel jewelry, garments (made by her mom) and party decor]()
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</div> </div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”><span style=”font-size: 16px;”></span></p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Lionne: LaToia Fitzgerald launched Lionne in 2018. Her colorful designs celebrate strong independent women following their dreams]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Lionne: LaToia Fitzgerald launched Lionne in 2018. Her colorful designs celebrate strong independent women following their dreams</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Dillonger: LaToia's desire to expand her talents led to the launching of childrenswear brand inspired by her son Dillon]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Dillonger: LaToia’s desire to expand her talents led to the launching of childrenswear brand inspired by her son Dillon</p></div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>LaToia Fitzgerald launched Lionne in 2018. Her colorful designs celebrate strong independent women following their dreams. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Lionne is an affordable womenswear ready-to-wear brand that offers beautifully printed key pieces. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>LaToia’s desire to expand her talents led to the launching of childrenswear brand <p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 by Toronto-native and New York City-transplant, Creative Director and Founder Aurora James.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Handmade artisanally across the globe, Brother Vellies creates luxury one-of-a-kind accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design. </p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Brother Vellies: Founded in 2013 by Toronto-native and New York City-transplant, Creative Director and Founder Aurora James]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Brother Vellies: Founded in 2013 by Toronto-native and New York City-transplant, Creative Director and Founder Aurora James</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Brother Vellies creates luxury one-of-a-kind accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Brother Vellies creates luxury one-of-a-kind accessories that celebrate cultural histories and timeless design</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Brother Vellies' shoes are handmade artisanally across the globe]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Brother Vellies’ shoes are handmade artisanally across the globe</p></div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>In 2016, James Keith set out to create his own line of quality hats inspired by his heritage. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>James was born and raised in the small, tradition-steeped town of Riegelwood, North Carolina.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Hats were a part of his life for as far back as he can remember – a true gentleman never left home without a finely crafted fedora, and on Sundays, women donned elaborately adorned hats. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Each of his creations includes the iconic ‘Circle of Love’ red logo in the form of a brilliant red button meant to symbolize unity and love. </p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Keith and James: In 2016, James Keith set out to create his own line of quality hats inspired by his heritage]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Keith and James: In 2016, James Keith set out to create his own line of quality hats inspired by his heritage</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Mckenzie Liautaud: The New York-based designer launched his bespoke brand in 2010 with a capsule collection of men's accessories, then expanded into women's jewelry]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Mckenzie Liautaud: The New York-based designer launched his bespoke brand in 2010 with a capsule collection of men’s accessories, then expanded into women’s jewelry</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Third Crown: Husband-and-wife team Kristin and Kofi Essel fuse their love of geometric shapes with the details found in their architectural surroundings to create their collection of men's and women's jewelry]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Third Crown: Husband-and-wife team Kristin and Kofi Essel fuse their love of geometric shapes with the details found in their architectural surroundings to create their collection of men’s and women’s jewelry</p></div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>The New York-based designer launched his bespoke brand in 2010 with a capsule collection of men’s accessories, including bowties and pocket squares.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>He’s since expanded into women’s jewelry beloved by A-listers like Eva Longoria, Tyson Beckford, Sami Gayle, Shakira, Iris Apfel, Alek Wek and many more.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>The Haitian American designer draws inspiration from his travels around the globe and creates timeless pieces with purpose. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’I enjoy working with materials that bring balance and harmony to both the wearer and universe,’ he said. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Founder Khadijah Fulton spent a decade designing for some of the most recognizable names in fashion.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>The Parsons School of Design graduate now works with small manufacturers and individual artisans in downtown LA to produce her approachable yet distinct and versatile collection of jewelry. </p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”><div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![White Space Jewelry: Founder Khadijah Fulton spent a decade designing for some of the most recognizable names in fashion]()
</noscript> </div><div class=”clear”></div><p class=”imageCaption”>White Space Jewelry: Founder Khadijah Fulton spent a decade designing for some of the most recognizable names in fashion</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![The Parsons School of Design graduate now works with small manufacturers and individual artisans in downtown LA to produce her approachable yet distinct and versatile collection of jewelry]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”> The Parsons School of Design graduate now works with small manufacturers and individual artisans in downtown LA to produce her approachable yet distinct and versatile collection of jewelry</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Khiry: Jameel Mohammed founded his brand of polished and sculptural demi-fine jewelry in 2016]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Khiry: Jameel Mohammed founded his brand of polished and sculptural demi-fine jewelry in 2016</p></div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Husband-and-wife team Kristin and Kofi Essel fuse their love of geometric shapes with the details found in their architectural surroundings to create their collection of men’s and women’s jewelry. <span style=”font-size: 16px;”></span></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”><span style=”font-size: 16px;”>The gender neutral collection consists of understated chic wardrobe essentials.</span></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”><span style=”font-size: 16px;”> In the short time since its debut, Third Crown has already caught the attention of style setters including Beyonce and Solange Knowles.</span></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Jameel Mohammed founded his brand in 2016 as an undergraduate studying political science at the University of Pennsylvania. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>In 2013 he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in political science, until the necklace he designed caught the eye of the COO and Fashion Director of Barney’s New York in 2014. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>He then decided to focus on jewelry design. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Khiry’s first offering is a collection of polished and sculptural demi-fine jewelry, in gold vermeil and sterling silver, embellished with natural materials including semi precious stones and hand-woven leather. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>International Model, Influencer and Body Positive Activist Brielle Anyea started her swimwear company to celebrate ‘women that strut with confidence and define their own beauty.'</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Her beautifully crafted suits are made from love for women with curves. ‘I hope each piece brings out the inner power you’ve always had,’ said the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search Finalist on her website.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Brielle is donating 50% of her brand’s profits to organizations that are bailing out protestors and providing PPE supplies for them while protesting. </p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Misses Brie: International Model, Influencer and Body Positive Activist Brielle Anyea started her swimwear company to celebrate 'women that strut with confidence and define their own beauty']()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Misses Brie: International Model, Influencer and Body Positive Activist Brielle Anyea started her swimwear company to celebrate ‘women that strut with confidence and define their own beauty'</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> !['I hope each piece brings out the inner power you've always had,' said the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search Finalist on her website]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”> ‘I hope each piece brings out the inner power you’ve always had,’ said the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search Finalist on her website</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Land of the Righteous: Designer and Owner Hakeem Harris launched his brand of hip tie-dye sweatsuits in February of this year]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Land of the Righteous: Designer and Owner Hakeem Harris launched his brand of hip tie-dye sweatsuits in February of this year</p></div><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”> <div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Victoire Focx:Inspired by the classic yet avante-garde, old-world aesthetic of Florentine Renaissance churches and Venetian palaces, Constance Victory Small launched Victoire Focx handbags]()
</noscript> </div> <p class=”imageCaption”>Victoire Focx:Inspired by the classic yet avante-garde, old-world aesthetic of Florentine Renaissance churches and Venetian palaces, Constance Victory Small launched Victoire Focx handbags</p></div><p class=”mol-para-with-font”> </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Designer and Owner Hakeem Harris launched his brand in February of this year.</p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Within weeks, Land of The Righteous tie-dye sweatsuits became the official WFH uniform for the fashion set and celebrities alike. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’Land of the Righteous is culture,’ said Hakeem. ‘It’s about “living” – living fast, living loudly, living FUN, being expressive, being unique. I believe we are meant to paint on open canvases & run free on open terrain. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>’To create endlessly, and share our offerings with the world.’ </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”></p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Inspired by the classic yet avante-garde, old-world aesthetic of Florentine Renaissance churches and Venetian palaces, Constance Victory Small launched Victoire Focx handbags. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>In 2018, the Rhode Island School of Design graduate released VF x Victoire Focx, an Elegant and practical Design solutions. Based in Brisbane and affordable line of handbags with a modern edge. </p><p class=”mol-para-with-font”>Established in 2017 by co-founders Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, the New York-based design label features well-crafted unisex travel accessories <span style=”font-size: 16px;”>that fuse luxury and function. </span></p><div class=”artSplitter mol-img-group” style=”style”><div class=”splitLeft”><div class=”mol-img”> <div class=”image-wrap”> </div> <noscript> ![Ashya]()
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