25 Black-owned Businesses You Should Shop Now

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It’s that time of year when you buy gift for family, friends, working spouse, and maybe the neighbor you’ve become super close with since the start of the pandemic. If you’re looking to shop small, locally and consciously, this is the guide for you. Not only do these black-owned businesses have a wide selection of gifts, they are run by entrepreneurs who are creating the space to fuel the next generation of creators.

From cozy winter clothing to matcha kits to experiences that will help you or a friend grow their career, check out these 25 black-owned businesses to shopping and support this holiday season and more.

Founded by a mother-daughter duo, House of Aama is a vehicle for storytelling. Los Angeles-based Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka carried out extensive research into the Black experience to create their collection. You’ll find references in their shadows, shapes, and patterns.

Anyone will appreciate this gift of a comfortable, fitted, cotton-blend hoodie made from deadstock fabric.

Founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, Ami Colé is a celebration of melanin-rich skin. The clean beauty brand from beauty marketer to founder has all the essentials for a fresh look. Skin-Enhanced Tint comes in a variety of rich tones, or opt for a new highlighter, lip gloss or mascara.

Give away the company’s newest product, a mascara that’ll give you soft, flake-free lashes and Lip oil is known as Telfar lip gloss bag.

The LA-based brand founded by Alexandra Bunch offers high-quality products and some of the best designer pants you’ll ever wear.

Tighten the waistband and leg openings for a better fit with these oversized pants. Buy them while they’re still available.

This Canada-based brand’s wares are ethically made and produced in small batches to help eliminate waste. Shop for minimalist yet chic wardrobe staples in neutral tones to mix and match.

Natural cotton in the right size; This is all they want to wear.

Founded by Sherri McMullen, the Oakland, California-based concept boutique offers luxury fashion. Expect to meet established and emerging designers like Jacquemus, Christopher John Rogers, Proenza Schouler, Khiry, etc.

Gift these subtle, sexist gilded studs.

Funlayo & Shola Alabi launched the company in their kitchen, making products to help soothe their family’s eczema and dry skin. Shea butter has proven to be a solution, and you can find it in many of their beauty products.

Everything they need to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize dry skin this winter.

Founded by a group of schoolgirls and friends of HBCU, this LA-based retailer owns more than 50 Black-owned brands. It offers everything from health and body care to premium eyelash and skin care, and is a one-stop shop for beauty.

Moroccan amber is the base note of this long-lasting scent; Give it to your favorite friend who is obsessed with the candle.

Founded by former makeup artist and esthetician Lesley Thornton, Klur offers natural, cruelty-free skin care in sustainable packaging.

Give this non-removing, gentle resurfacing cleanser to skin-care obsessives who probably already have this product on their list.

It’s not every day that the brand goes viral, but it happened with the Crumpled Label. The newly launched loungewear company has made a splash on Twitter, and now its cozy boxers are available to shop.

Cozy cotton bodysuit with matching shorts and tank made for lounging.

The concept store created by Telsha Anderson offers luxury items sourced from around the world. In-store and online you can shop a selection of merchandise from brands like Ottolinger, Aisling Camps, Theophilio, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, etc.

Coordinates are all rage; Give this shirt to your favorite fashionista who can mix and match it with a full set.

You may know Sincerely, Tommy – it’s one of our favorite concept stores where you’ll always find curated, inspirational pieces. I love stopping by to grab a matcha from our favorite barista, Peeing L., in the morning.

Gift these unique bangles with pearl accents; We can almost guarantee that they won’t have them.

Was founded by Banna Nega and Shelby Macklin, Glazed NYC delves into Black history through fashion, film, and music, and uses design to tell stories and build community.

Glazed Glass NS is iconic and will make you feel like the bad guy any day of the week. Plus, it makes for the perfect Zoom-call tee.

Savoy’s Objects is a luxury vintage home decor company founded by Reegan Savoy Houston. If you’re looking for interesting pieces from the 60’s to 80’s, this is the place.

This vase is more of a work of art, so you don’t even need extra flowers.

Glosshood, founded by Sienna Brown, is a lifestyle brand that will satisfy your early ’00s nostalgia. Right now, it only sells one product, lip gloss, but the brand also shares curated free playlists on Apple Music and Spotify for an overall feel while you moisturize your lips. me.

This organic lip gloss is ideal for winter chapped lips, leaving them looking dewy and plump.

Hanahana Beauty is a clean and healthy skin care brand founded by Abena Boamah-Acheampong. It was drawn from her childhood and her family, who used shea butter to heal common ailments. She gets her ingredients from the Katariga Women’s Shea Cooperative in Ghana. It serves as the base for most of her products, but she also uses other natural ingredients in her scrubs and skin conditioners.

This customer favorite is a rich blend of shea butter, cocoa and mango.

Yo Soy Afro Latina’s mission is to empower Black women in the Latinx community. A lifestyle brand that celebrates the beauty, experience and culture of the Afro Latinx community.

A cup of coffee reminds you “I have taste” every morning.

Golde was born in 2017 in Brooklyn in ‘s one-bedroom apartment Trinity Mouzon Wofford, co-founder and CEO. The brand has a mission to make healthcare easy, accessible and fun for everyone.

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All the essentials you need for the perfect matcha experience at home.

MindfulFee is a lifestyle brand that encourages women to love and heal themselves.

An affordable and cute gift for someone’s mother.

Was founded by Shiara RobinsonLaSette is a fashion line of lingerie that you can wear under day clothes or wear at night.

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This ensemble isn’t just lace and pretty – it’s comfortable enough to wear while sweating.

Looking for a customizable gift? Check out BROKEG3MS. Founded by Jourdan Ferguson, the brand produces colorful streetwear iconic necklaces, nameplates and pendants like the Nike swoosh and the Air Jordan logo.

Fun and sparkling, give this gift to a friend who always knows what to say to make you smile.

This New York City-based brand was designed by Courtney Brown and Fatou Diakite. It offers unique spins on wardrobe staples.

This ribbed tank top is a great twist on a summer basic.

Featured in Cut’s A series of rising daysEDAS, founded by Sade Mims, specializes in the production of unique jewelry, bags and works of art.

Gift your loved one with this swirly number statement ring.

Murdock uses the crochet technique to create streetwear-inspired pieces as well as small accessories like handbags and handbags.

Get this for the friend who always asks you to tie your hair.

Dermasaa is a holistic skin care service based in New York City founded by Samantha Mims, a licensed skin therapist. Her treatments are geared towards promoting cell renewal, leaving your face looking fresh and radiant.

If you’re looking for a quick yet effective facial, this 30-minute service offers deep cleansing followed by micro-therapy and the application of moisturizing products. Give this to your NYC friend who needs a gift or buys one for yourself.

Based in Detroit, Plant Economy is the community for Black botanists and gardening enthusiasts. When you purchase its bags or pots, they come with a seed tag embedded in the paper so you can grow your own plants.

Give this set of three planters to the planter in your life – just note that they don’t come with the succulents shown.

Founded by Jason Evege, Linoto is an affordable line of linen homewares, including shorts, sheets, towels, etc.

Upgrade your guy’s underwear drawer with these soft shorts.

Best known for their whimsical shoes that feature everything from ruffles to feathers to cow prints, Aurora James’ Brother Vellies line also includes cute accessories that make great gifts.

Sustainable gifts and 90s style- inspired by minimalist loafers.