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Though cardigans, shawls, and ponchos can be worn throughout the year, they are especially useful as the weather turns cooler. What’s more they add style to an outfit through texture and color; and all have been trending for some time. In this post, there are links to 100+ options from black owned brands for men and women to fit one’s body type, taste, budget, size, and occasion. See the company and products links below for more information.
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MEN
- Billionaire Boys Club @ Nordstrom (advertisement) has cardigans made with diverse textiles.
- Good Man Brand @ Nordstrom (advertisement) offers a selection of cardigans as seen below.
- Afrikrea offers long sleeved cardigans in black and grey with Ankara accents.
- Brownstone offers cardigans made with mohair. Products are also available at Nordstrom (advertisement).
- Carlton Jones offers two ponchos, one of which is unisex.
- Maxhosa Africa has a selection of knit cardigans reflective of the patterns and symbols of the Xhosa people.
WOMEN
- A Noelle Jay (advertisement) offers 100% wool poncho wraps based on the artist’s designs. Ponchos are available in sizes petite, regular, and plus and include the following. Sheer and cocoon wraps are also available.
- Angela Walker (advertisement) offers a selection of sheer wraps based on the artist’s designs. These include the following.
- Painted Garden
- Amber Nights
- Geometric
- Healing Thoughts
- Painted Desert
- Sistah
- Skyfall
- A Painted Garden Cocoon Wrap is available.
- A Floral Duet Cocoon Wrap is also available.
- Good American (advertisement) offers a collegiate cardigan in two colors.
- If Knot For Your Grace (advertisement) has a crocheted pocket shawl in many colors. It is also available with and without fringe.
- It’s A Black Thang (advertisement) has an extensive selection of cardigans representing black sororities and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Kiya Tomlin (advertisement) has a selection of National Football League (NFL) ponchos. A Steelers shawl is also available.
- Laura Shafer (advertisement) offers an extensive selection of 100% wool poncho wraps based on the artist’s designs. Ponchos are available in sizes petite, regular, and plus and include the following. Sheer and cocoon wraps are also available.
- Rebdolls (advertisement) has a selection of cardigans, many of which also have matching skirts and pants.
- Stephanie Hill Ross (advertisement) offers 100% wool poncho wraps based on the artist’s designs. Ponchos are available in sizes petite, regular, and plus and include the following. Sheer and cocoon wraps are also available.
- Synthia Saint James (advertisement) offers an extensive selection of 100% wool poncho wraps based on the artist’s designs. Ponchos are available in sizes petite, regular, and plus and include the following. Sheer and cocoon wraps are also available.
- Patty Wack Vintage (advertisement) offers a selection of vintage items that include cardigans and ponchos.
- Poncho Artwear (advertisement) offers a selection of 100% wool poncho wraps based on the artist’s designs. Ponchos are available in sizes petite, regular, and plus and include the following.
- Tamika Barrow (advertisement) offers a selection of colorful sheer wraps reflecting her artwork.
- Africaboutik offers a selection of kimono coats in Ankara prints.
- April Blooms Boutique offers a diverse selection of cardigans.
- Carlton Jones offers two ponchos. One is unisex, and the second a swing caped poncho.
- Chic and Curvy offers cardigans in various styles including wrap/waterfall, bolero, traditional button down, and dusters, and in solids and prints. Ponchos in various styles are also available.
- Dresscode Boutique offers diverse cardigans. A wrap styled poncho is also available.
- Emmerie Boutique offers a fringe jacket that is cardigan like is also available.
- Funky Flair Boutique offers a beige poncho sweater, and a shaggy cardigan in lilac.
- It’s Chic By Chantele offers a “soft & chic cardigan that is available in several colors.
- Nishkami offers a cardigan like, multicolored shag jacket.
- Public School has cardigans made of 50% merino wool and 50% acrylic.
- Renee’s Armoire has diverse cardigans in several colors and textiles.
- Tags Boutique has a one size “game over” cardigan in sky blue and white.
- True Face by Grace offers an Ankara laced Bubu poncho.
In reviewing these company and product links, I hope you find cardigans, shawls and ponchos that work for you.
Happy Shopping!
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