Now that we are well into Women’s History Month, it’s only right that we begin to support the brands that are constantly making a difference, and are most importantly creating their own seats and their own tables within the industry of fashion. Although these brands have different mission statements, their impacts are all serving a similar vision. By supporting the BIPOC women-led brands that are made by us and made for us, we can continue to create a more inclusive world that pivots if not moves off of the backs of the women that lead it forward.
Besida
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Proudly made in Nigeria, Besida is BIPOC owned. Founded by Danner-Okotie and inspired by the vibrant color palettes of the Nigerian sea, Okotie is paying homage to her roots with ethically sourced fabrics that are eco-friendly and sustainably sourced.
Edas
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Headquartered in NYC, Edas is a women-led accessories brand that is helping to bring us one step closer to a ‘woman’s world.’ By creating staple feminine jewelry and handbags for all accessory enthusiasts, all designs are one of a kind and made by hand.
Gracemade
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Founded by Jasmine Rennie in 2016, Gracemade is a fashion-forward brand that’s ethically made. Based in the sunny city of Los Angeles, Gracemade believes in the connection of source energy within clothing design. By honing in on glorifying God, Gracemade is offering its grace and glory within our everyday wardrobes.
Megan Renee
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Founded by Megan Smith and designed in Los Angeles, Megan Renee is the brand we all need on our radars. Through the power of connecting ethically sourced fabrics within ready-to-wear fashion, Megan Renee’s designs pay tribute to intertwining femininity and sustainability. Megan’s designs were recently featured in the hit tv show, Making the Cut, and are proving why environmental conservation is of the utmost importance.
Taylor Jay
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Based in the Bay area, Taylor Jay is BIPOC owned and is keeping women in mind within all of her designs. With a mantra of “thoughtful designs for everyday use,” Taylor Jay is reimagining comfort with versatility one moment and one step at a time.
Caesar Walks Footwear
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Founded by Ganesia Wveighlin, Ganesia wanted to create a brand focused on the primary aspects of luxury with Italian inspiration to detail. The avant-garde footwear brand, Caesar Walks Footwear is standing the test of time alongside leading luxury brands such as Christian Louboutin, Gucci, and Balenciaga, and is creating their own seat and their own table along with it.
The above brands are consciously making an effort to connect the world with the vision of the women that are moving it forward, and with a shared vision of diversifying the industry of fashion at large, these women are the bosses you need on your radars.