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Black
Friday
is
around
the
corner!
It
is
the
perfect
time
to
recognize,
encourage
and
celebrate
the
Black-owned
businesses
in
our
community
that
span
across
the
nation.
Check
out
a
list
of
Black-owned
accessory
and
clothing
brands
to
support
this
upcoming
Black
Friday
inside.
Black
business
owners
make
up
about
10
percent
of
United
States
businesses
and
about
30
percent
of
all
minority-owned
businesses.
According
to
the
U.S.
Census
Bureau,
that
comes
up
to
approximately
two
million
companies
owned
by
African
Americans.
In
that
number,
nearly
40
percent
of
Black-owned
businesses
are
in
health
care
and
social
assistance,
repair
and
maintenance,
and
personal
and
laundry
service
industries.
Other
industries
include
advertising
firms,
auto
dealerships,
consulting
services,
restaurants,
barbershops
and
beauty
salons,
and
of
course,
clothing
companies.
The
city
which
houses
the
most
Black-owned
businesses
in
the
U.S.
is
New
York,
and
Atlanta
follows
closely
behind
it.
The
highest
ration
of
Black-owned
businesses
is
in
Washington,
DC
where
28
percent
of
all
businesses
are
Black-owned.
In
recent
years,
the
growth
of
Black-owned
franchise
businesses,
like
Atlantaâs
premiere
vegan
fast
food
restaurant
Slutty
Vegan,
has
become
explosive.
Over
30
percent
of
franchise
businesses
were
Black-owned
in
2012,
which
is
up
about
20
percent
in
only
five
years.
There
are
many
ways
to
observe
Black
Friday
and
to
consume
with
the
good
of
our
communities
in
mind.
The
most
important
way
is
to
support
and
encourage
Black-owned
businesses
in
your
community.
Depending
upon
where
you
live,
it
may
be
difficult,
but
challenge
yourself
to
only
spend
with
local
Black-owned
businesses
in
your
neighborhood.
If
youâre
shopping
online
for
something
specific,
maybe
ditch
Amazon
this
Black
Friday
and
find
a
Black-owned
business
that
sells
the
product
you
are
searching
for
and
shop
within
the
community.
Little
things
like
this
make
a
world
of
difference
for
a
small
business
and
especially,
a
Black-owned
business,
which
makes
up
a
small
percentage
of
businesses
across
the
nation.
Check
out
our
list
of
Black-owned
businesses
to
support:
1.
Brother
Vellies
Source:Brother
Vellies
This
beautiful
clothing
line
is
designed
in
Brooklyn
and
handcrafted
sustainably
with
artisans
spanning
Nairobi
to
New
York.
The
brand
is
founded
and
designed
by
@aurorajames.
2.
Et
Ochs
Source:Et
Ochs
Founder
and
Creative
Director,
Michelle
Ochs
is
renowned
for
her
stunning
vision
of
shape,
treatment
of
color
and
her
precise
approach
on
pattern.
Michelle
spearheads
her
new
brand
Et
Ochs,
with
a
modern
design
ethos.
Her
collections
exude
sensuality
and
elegance
while
fusing
a
modern
touchâstriking
the
perfect
balance
of
contrast:
light
vs
dark,
feminine
vs
masculine,
soft
vs
sharp.
3.
Sergio
Hudson
Source:Sergio
Hudson
Sergio
Hudson
is
a
Luxury
Womenâs
ready-to-wear
label
designed
and
produced
entirely
in
Los
Angeles.
Composed
of
jaw
dropping
statement
pieces
and
wardrobe
staples,
the
collections
show
a
masterful
use
of
color
and
silhouette,
making
the
Hudson
woman
stand
out
from
the
rest.
Every
garment
is
carefully
designed
and
crafted
to
exude
power
and
sexiness,
while
maintaining
elegance
and
class.
When
a
woman
purchases
a
Sergio
Hudson
piece
she
can
be
assured
she
is
acquiring
a
show-stopping
look
made
from
the
best
quality
materials
that
will
stand
the
test
of
time.
4.
LaQuan
Smith
Source:LaQuan
Smith
LaQuan
Smithâs
distinctive
work
sparked
interest
among
fashion
icons
and
risk
takers
including
Beyonce,
Rihanna,
Lady
Gaga,
and
Kim
Kardashian,
all
of
whom
were
early
supporters.
Since
its
formal
debut
in
2013,
the
brand
has
gained
acclaim
for
its
endless
archive
of
distinctive
garments
and
details.
Smith
has
cultivated
an
equally
dynamic
private
order
clientele
which
spans
the
globe
from
Lagos
to
London.
5.
ALIĂTTE
Source:ALIĂTTE
ALIĂTTE
is
a
New
York
based
luxury
fashion
label
that
was
founded
by
designer
Jason
Rembert.
The
contemporary
womenswear
brand
ALIĂTTE
bridges
traditional
design
and
tailoring
with
innovative
fantasy.
Think
bold
and
vibrant
colors,
feminine
silhouettes,
and
fine
textures
that
will
make
you
stand
out
with
full
confidence.Â
6.
Hanifa
Source:Hanifa
Hanifa
is
a
global
luxury
brand
that
puts
creativity
at
the
heart
of
their
strategy,
enabling
their
Houses
to
set
new
trends
while
crafting
tomorrowâs
luxe
in
a
responsible
approach.
From
their
site:
âWe
believe
that
women
should
be
empowered
to
break
barriers,
achieve
excellence
in
every
aspect
of
their
lives,
and
make
their
own
rules.
We
know
that
women
can
do
anything
they
set
their
minds
toâand
we
want
to
help
them
do
it. We
capture
these
beliefs
in
our
signature:
âFor
women
without
limits.’â
8.
Grayscale
Source:Grayscale
This
Black-owned
business
prides
itself
on
trendsetting
with
its
designs
featured
in
exclusive
Macyâs
collection
to
partnering
with
other
Black
and
women-owned
businesses.
The
company
is
based
in
Los
Angeles
and
ships
worldwide.Â
9.
SammyB
Source:SammyB
Samantha
Blackâs
aesthetic
is
pure
and
simple:
to
create
limelight-worthy
pieces
with
a
couture
trade
hand.
Sheâs
just
as
passionate
about
great
design
as
she
is
for
her
client
base,
be
it
the
average
Jane
searching
for
a
red
carpet
stunner
or
a
mega
musician
like
Beyonce.
Sammy
B
is
a
womenâs
ready-to-wear
clothing
line
that
is
feminine
with
an
eclectic
edge.
With
the
use
of
line,
attention
to
detail
and
with
a
natural
ease,
Sammy
B
has
become
the
âIt
Girlâsâ
favorite
brand,
perfect
for
the
new
modern
woman.
10.
TELFAR
Source:Telfar
TELFAR
is
a
unisex
line
Est.
in
2005
in
NYC
by
Telfar
Clemens.
Itâs
not
for
you
â
itâs
for
everyone.
11.
Fe
Noel
Source:Fe
Noel
Womenâs
collection
designed
by @feism_ for
the
leading
woman. Eat
Well,
Travel
Often,
and
Dress
to
Inspire!Â
12.
Victor
Glemaud
Source:Victor
Glemaud
Designer
collection
of
statement
knitwear,
designed
for
all
people,
genders,
races,
sizes
and
personalities.
13.
Live
Life
Indy
Source:Live
Life
Indy
More
than
just
a
fabric,
itâs
a
lifestyle.
This
small
Black-owned
clothing
business
is
bringing
meaning
to
their
fashion.Â
14.
Abstract
Clothing
Co.
Source:Abstract
Clothing
Co.
This
streetwear
clothing
brand
has
been
seen
on
artists
like
Polo
G.
The
unique
graphic
t-shirts
and
designs
are
meant
to
be
viewed
with
a
new
perspective.Â
15.
No
Sesso
Source:No
Sesso
Spiraling
in
LA
since
2015.
Brand
founded
by Pia
Davis
and
Autumn
Randolph.
