From beauty and accessories to jewellery and interiors, Black-owned brands have received exactly the attention they deserve in 2020. So how could we forget Black-owned fashion brands? From those linked to LVMH to entirely independent operations, the list is delightfully – and rightfully – big.
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Founded by Nia Brown in North Carolina, House of Bloom offers clothes that are unapologetically feminine.
Jedidiah Duyile wanted to create pieces "that reminded women of just how sexy they are" – and so she founded Loudbrandstudios.
Farai London has been worn by the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Jourdan Dunn and Kylie Jenner.
Tyrell will take you from sunset to sunrise, and was recently worn by none other than Kim Kardashian.
Founded by three sisters – Aba, Teni and Tiwa Sagoe – CLAN focuses on the flattering and the empowering.
Founded by Karice Leila in 2015, The K Label combines individuality with wearability to create wardrobe staples that make a statement.
The Moore Vintage Archive is a design library and shop featuring pieces from the late 19th century to the early 21st century.
Chelsea Bravo founder her eponymous label after a spell of interning at Christopher Shannon and Martine Rose.
Yvonne Telford was a Credit Risk Analyst for a large pharmaceutical company before establishing her brand Kemi Telford.
Earth Toned Collective specialise in a form of luxury that liberates and celebrates you – all while connecting you to nature.
Worn by heaps of celebrities, Sami Miro Vintage is an it-brand with sustainability at its centre.
Chaos and Colour is an ethical brand designed in Bristol by Parris Cozier and handcrafted in India.
Sold exclusively on their own site and at Net-a-Porter, TOVE – to put it in the simplest of terms – create clothes that women want to wear.
Samuel Ross announced grants to independent Black businesses in response to this year's Black Lives Matter protests.
Priya Ahluwalia's eponymous brand is partly inspired by her dual Indian-Nigerian heritage.
A familiar fixture at the New York shows, Aliétte has been worn by the likes of Joan Smalls and Dominique Jackson.
A summer wardrobe would probably feel incomplete without something from Andrea Iyamah in it.
Since the launch of her label in 2017, Bianca Saunders has enjoyed a wealth of – incredibly well-deserved – success.
Fur fannypacks seem hilarious until you realise the Brandon Blackwood ones are actually quite desirable.
A family business founded by the late Joe Casely-Hayford, Casely-Hayford has developed an international following under the leadership of his son, Charlie.
Chris Port's Instagram bio boasts that "STREETWEAR WILL NEVER DIE" and, with pieces this good, they might be right.
Christopher John Rodgers creates clothes that are deeply desirable. So desirable, in fact, that Kamala Harris wore a purple Christopher John Rodgers coat to her inauguration.
Cushnie (formerly Cushnie et Ochs) aimed to empower women and celebrate diversity. While it closed its doors as a result of the pandemic, we live in hope that it shall resurface.
Daughter of a Bohemian upcycles existing garments to create pieces that are unique.
Fenty made Rihanna the first woman – and woman of colour – to launch a brand with the luxury conglomerate LVMH. Now, a decision has been made to 'pause the fashion activity' – let's hope this isn't permanent.
Victor Glemaud worked in Fashion PR before returning to design and launching his own label.
Hope for Flowers is designed by Tracy Reese for women who want to use their consumer power for good.
Mother-daughter design duo House of Aama explore the Black experience through timeless garments laced with historical references.
When it comes to African talent taking the global stage, Lisa Folawiyo is to fashion what artists like Davido are to music.
A powerful player in the world of contemporary menswear, Martine Rose's commitment to modernity ensures collections that are continually exciting.
The V&A Dundee has acquired two Nicholas Daley pieces for their permanent collection.
Virgil Abloh – Off-White's founder – has since become Louis Vuitton's Artistic Director for menswear.
The work of Olubiyi Thomas can be understood as a reflection on both his Nigerian origins and Scottish upbringing.
Phlemuns went from being a denim brand to a luxury label and ultimately helped to reinvigorate the LA fashion scene.
A product of the pre-Instagram age, Public School continues to be relevant to this day.
To its founder, Kerby Jean-Raymond, Pyer Moss is both an "art project" and a "timely social experiment".
Rich Mnisi is a South African brand founded by none other than Rich Mnisi himself, the 2014 Africa Fashion International Young Designer of the Year.
S.A.M The Label seeks to prove that comfort and style can in fact play on the same team.
Surprisingly for a brand that feels so part of the current zeitgeist, Telfar was launched in 2005.
Ricky Harriott – the London-born designer behind Wesley Harriott – takes inspiration from the women who've had an impact on him - both in fiction and reality.
We're sure you've got enough clothes, but dresses by Jordon Willis are somewhat irresistible. Enjoy them while they're still available.