In this post we review Halloween themed apparel, accessories, and home decor from black owned brands. You will find tees and sweatshirts, earrings, totes, head wear, face-masks, Halloween nails (e.g., press on and decals), along with wreaths, centerpieces, and door mats to help make your Halloween celebration special. Go directly to any of the categories…Read more »
Category: Clothing and Accessories
Puffer Jackets & Coats from Black Owned Brands
Puffer jackets and coats are known for their quilt like appearance and puffiness. They are also relatively light weight and have insulation with materials that help keep you warm. They are great for everyday and casual wear. In this post, we review puffer jackets and coats from black owned brands. You will find solid colored…Read more »
Put on a Fedora Hat from a Black Owned Brand
Updated March 2, 2023 Fedora hats are a classic and work for men and women. Fedora hats are defined by a soft brim and a pinched indentation in the front crown, with an oval patterned crease atop the hat. Fedoras have been popular (on and off) within the African American community since the 1930s, where…Read more »
Sunglasses, UV Protection, and Black Owned Brands
National Sunglasses Day, brought to you by The Vision Council is June 27. The purpose is to promote the importance of wearing sunglasses with enough ultraviolet (UV) protection throughout the year. UV protection is important for eye health in that it safeguards against vision deterioration, eye cancer, and cataracts. In choosing sunglasses, look for labels…Read more »
Celebrate Father’s Day with Tee Shirts from Black Owned Brands
In this post, we review tee shirts that promote fathers and Father’s Day from black owned brands. Father’s Day has been around for over a century. It was started by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose own father raised six children as a single parent. She was commended in 2008 for recognizing the importance of fathers. Fathers…Read more »
Set Off Summer With Shorts From Black Owned Brands
Shorts are a summer staple, and in this post we review shorts from black owned brands. These include everyday shorts that are casual and comfortable for running errands, shopping, lounging around the house or yard, and hanging out with family and friends. We also review chic and dressy shorts for nights out on the town…Read more »
African Feminine Flair with Black Owned Brands
African feminine flair reflects bold and jewel tone colors, and intricate patterns that symbolize the complexity, strength, and regality of feminine roles and energy. It is represented by traditional African wax prints reflective of diverse and rich cultures, as well as flowing and feminine silhouettes. These include ruffles, high waisted, A-line and off the shoulder…Read more »
Cork Handbags and Accessories from Black Owned Brands
A cork purse or accessory adds style and texture to an outfit. Cork accessories are also environmentally friendly. Cork is harvested from cork oak trees without cutting them down, by removing the outer layer of the tree bark. From there it is processed and used for an assortment of goods including “cork leather.” Extracting the…Read more »
Track and Sweat Suits from Black Owned Brands
Updated February 24, 2023 Tracksuits, jogger sets and sweatsuits with matching or color coordinated tops and bottoms are trending. You see them in several textiles such as cotton, polyester, and even velour. This type of athleisure wear is useful for a variety of purposes including fitness, travel, running errands, social gatherings, working from home, and…Read more »
Affordable Pajamas and Loungewear from Black Owned Brands
Updated 9/3/2022 Sleep, adequate rest, and relaxation are important to the immune system and overall well being. In this post we focus on affordable pajamas and loungewear ranging from $20.00 to $100.00. Information on where to buy slippers and sleep masks is also provided. Research shows that sleep masks and ear plugs help promote Rapid…Read more »