In my efforts to reduce my carbon footprint, it’s all about intentional purchases, including preloved items and supporting smaller brands. Since that 2021 pledge to buy better, I discovered that you must have Black-owned brands on your holiday shopping list.
When one decides to develop a mindful style, these decisions warrant doing homework. Details about product production, the material source, does the brand have a mission statement?
One of my first discoveries was Estelle Colored Glass, a vintage-inspired hand-blown glass product for setting a beautiful table. All my holiday tablescapes now include Estelle’s jewels for the table.
How about the recycled pure cashmere accessories from the Vintage Kasmir Etsy store?
Earlier this year, my second-hand Pennsylvania House cherry convertible table in March? A fabulous find right here in Central Pennsylvania.
My outfit, sustainable, female-led, or Black-owned, is shown in my husband’s newly remodeled man cave.
Outfit Deets:
Gwen Sweater by sustainable brand AS by D.F.
Scarf Skirt Green Ritual Print (sold-out) by N.Y.C. Black-Brand Fe Noel
Bamboo B Micro Tote by N.Y.C. Black-Brand Brandon Blackwood
Metallic Heels from N.Y.C. Miu Miu 2015 Sample Sale
Other Global Luxe Black-Owned Brands:
Not modeled here, but I must mention Kimberly Goldson and her fantastic use of textiles
Hanifa’s feminine inclusive apparel and now a line of shoes
And last but not least, Telfar Clemens, his vegan shopping tote
First of all, these Black-owned brands check all the boxes:
Supporting Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Shopping Alternative
Investing in Quality
Conscious Consumer
Shopping Mindfully
Made in the U.S.A.
My post focuses on my conscious consumer journey, but I must include my daughter, Channing, a senior journalist at Disney’s ESPN Andscape, and her Holiday Gift Guide that shares other Black-Owned Brands.
The ultimate shoppable marketplace of Black-Owned brands List formulated by Beyonce’s former Emmy Award-winning stylist, Zarina Akers; check it out here.
Whether purchasing holiday fashions for yourself or gift-giving, I hope you find this information resourceful.
