Top 5 BIPOC Slow Fashion Brands To Support In 2022
2022 is here and what better way to celebrate than by uplifting 5 BIPOC slow fashion brands. Although there were many sustainable brands that did great last year, the following brands really are by far top standouts.
Number 5: Proclaim
Proclaim is a slow fashion brand to consider when it comes to bralettes and bodysuits. This brand was founded by Shobha Phillips and it aims to break the mold by providing clothing options that come in different varieties in the color brown. This allows the beauty of people with different skin tones to be highlighted and uplifted.
Proclaim uses recycled plastic, polyester, and tencel to make their products.
Their packing material is also 100% recyclable to reduce waste. For more info, check out their website: https://www.wearproclaim.com/pages/about
Number 4: EDAS
EDAS is a slow fashion brand located in NYC founded by Sade Sims. This brand offers accessories, bags, and home products.
EDAS makes their jewelry by hand and uses the pre-order model to reduce their waste.
You can check out EDAS by heading to their website: https://edas.store/
Number 3: Kpelle
Kpelle is a slow fashion brand that was founded by Gwanyan Barker. This brand sells gold, brass, and silver jewelry products rooted in Liberian culture.
Kpelle’s jewelry and designs are all handmade and sourced locally. For more info, check out their website: https://kpelledesigns.com/pages/about-us
Number 2: Selva Negra
When it comes to style, you have to go with Selva Negra! Selva Negra was founded by Kristen Gonzalez and Sam Romero, which make products inspired by their Latin heritage.The brand sells a variety of neutral colored clothing options like jackets, dresses, two pieces, and more.
Selva Negra products are all sustainably made. Collections are also locally sourced and fully produced in Los Angeles.They even save fabric scraps to make accessories and other products. For more info, check out their website: https://selvanegra.us/
Number 1: Lemlem
Lemlem is a slow fashion brand with an amazing aesthetic allure. Founded by Liya Kebede, Lemlem takes the traditional style of Ethiopian designs and styles and create more modern looks. The brand is mostly known for their swimwear, dresses, and casual wear.
When it comes to producing their products, Lemlen takes a holistic approach. They do this by hand- weaving their pieces and only using natural materials.
Check out Lemlem by visitng their webiste: https://www.lemlem.com/
And there you go, the top 5 BIPOC brands you should support this year! Again, there are so many amazing BIPOC owned slow fashion brands, but these 5 brands are defintely worth considering. Click on those links to see what they’re about, you won’t be disappointed.
WRITER
Ricardo is a fan of all things nerd culture, and owner of a site called Imperius Comic News. He enjoys watching films, reading comics/manga, and drinking black coffee on my down time. Also, as someone who’s into the fashion scene and knowing the ins & outs of brands, writing for Slow Fashion USA gives him the opportunity to talk about his other passions.