On Wednesday, June 19th, the United States recognizes Juneteenth, a day to remember and commemorate the end of slavery in the US. In celebration of this significant holiday, we are providing you with some black-owned beauty and fashion brands to support this Juneteenth and every other day.
BREAD Beauty Supply
In recent years, haircare has become essential in one’s beauty routine, so there’s no better brand than BREAD Beauty Supply. Maeva Helene founded this brand in 2020 to create haircare basics that would help everything from curls to fuzz, frizz, bangs, and more. Helene’s products are formulated to be suitable for all hair types, can easily be added to one’s daily beauty routine, and are perfect for building consistency. You can shop for BREAD Beauty Supply on their website and Amazon.
Fashion Fair Cosmetics
One of the first prestigious cosmetic brands made for deeper skin tones, Fashion Fair Cosmetics, was established by businesswoman Eunice Johnson in 1973. With formulas created by experts with decades of experience, the brand sells face and lip products empowering deeper-skinned customers. You can shop Fashion Fair Cosmetics on their website here, at Macy’s, and at Sephora.
LaQuan Smith
Renowned designer LaQuan Smith founded his eponymous brand in 2013 and has gained much acclaim for his distinctive garments. Worn by celebrities such as Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, and Lady Gaga, Smith’s pieces are all equally dynamic and perfect for making just the right statement. You can check out LaQuan Smith on his website here.
BROWN GIRL Jane
Founded by Nia Jones, Tai Beauchamp, and Malaika Jones, BROWN GIRL Jane is a fine fragrance brand designed to enhance the wearer’s outlook and perspective. Formulated by blending beauty and science, each fragrance inspires the mind and improves your mood. All perfumes are inspired by Black and Brown cultures, bringing traditions from many places to create their scents. You can shop BROWN GIRL Jane on their website here, at Macy’s here, at Nordstrom here, and at Sephora here.
Shani Darden Skin Care
Celebrity esthetician Shani Darden created her skincare line, Shani Darden Skin Care, to provide simple but effective solutions for her customers’ skincare routines. After struggling to find products with the formulas she needed, Darden created her brand based on the custom formulas she’d give to her clients. You can shop Shani Darden Skin Care on their website here or on Amazon here.
Oríré
Contemporary fashion brand Oríré was established in June 2021. It prioritizes sustainable fashion through its “quality over quantity” mentality. With clothes produced in small batches in Lagos, Nigeria, Oríré eliminates excess waste and allows customers to have customized fits, allowing for distinct craftsmanship. You can shop Oríré on their website here or on Shopbop here.
Which brand was your favorite? Let us know!
XOXO,
Your Fashion Bestie
