Blog: Crossroads Style

If you follow our Instagram feed, you know we share Black-owned labels there every Friday. If you didn’t catch them all last month, we have them here in one place for you.

HOME by Areeayl

HOME by Areeayl is a jewelry line of whimsical and imaginative pieces by designer @areeayl, who enjoys creating pieces in real life that she’s seen in her dreams. Scroll through their brand feed to see this vision in action!

Yam

Yam is a made-to-order, handmade jewelry brand based in Queens, NY, and founded by designer Morgan Thomas. The line is inspired by Thomas’ late mother, who introduced her to jewelry making at a young age, and the nostalgic (but modern) pieces are created with deadstock materials and vintage silhouettes. Check out the brand’s feed to see these playful pieces.

LaQuan Smith

All eyes are on the eponymous label, LaQuan Smith. The designer has been a celebrity favorite for almost a decade, creating distinctive pieces and building an impressive global presence. Scroll the brand’s IG feed for lots and lots of glamour.

House of Aama

LA-based fashion label, House of Aama, is designed by a mother and daughter duo committed to 100% manufacturing in LA. The pair “explores the folkways of the Black experience by designing timeless garments with nostalgic references informed by historical research, archival analysis, and storytelling.” Take a look at their resulting designs!

This is just a sampling of all the Black-owned labels we’ve shared on our Instagram feed. Visit our feed to see even more, or join us back on our website next month when we’ll feature our March picks.

If you follow our Instagram feed, you know we share Black-owned brands in fashion every week. If you didn’t see them all in January, we have them here in one place for you.

ALIETTE

Led by celebrity stylist turned designer, Jason Rembert, (who named the modern luxury brand after his daughter), @alietteny has been spotted on everyone from Letitia Wright to Lizzo. Visit their Instagram feed to see their latest looks.

Tongoro

Tongoro is committed to being “a 100 percent made-in-Africa label providing clothing that offers style-conscious consumers quality, variety, and convenience at affordable prices.” The playful apparel has already gained international popularity and has been seen on many celebrities. Check out their IG feed to see the collection, or visit their online shop.

Victor Glemaud

@glemaud is the work of designer, Victor Glemaud. The statement knitwear collection is created with inclusion front and center, purposefully created for “all people, genders, races, sizes + personalities.” See the entire line on the brand’s website.

Mie

Mie is an eco-conscious lifestyle brand that focuses on elegant resort wear that’s made with natural and biodegradable fabrics. The brand marries feel-good fashion with the benefits of sustainability. See their vision come to life on the label’s IG feed.

These picks are just a few of the Black-owned brands we shared on our Instagram feed. Check out our feed to see even more. You can also join us back on our website next month when we’ll feature our February selections.

If you follow our brand’s Instagram feed, you know we share Black owned style brands there every Friday. If you didn’t catch them all in December, we have them all here!

Tia Adeola

@tiaadeola is the eponymous label that Adeola started only 5 years ago in her dorm room. You can see in the designs how her art history background and love of the Renaissance have influenced them. Visit the online shop to see the latest.

Orange Culture Nigeria

This award-winning fashion label was recognized by LVMH and BOF, and it blends Nigerian-inspired prints and colors with contemporary streetwear silhouettes. Check out their IG feed to see their collection, or visit their online shop.

KEEYAHRI

@keeyahri is a luxury footwear line designed with some of our favorite details in mind: feathers, faux fur, and architectural concepts. See their entire line on the brand’s website.

Thebe Magugu

This luxury South African brand describes its vision as: “Sleek, forward-looking design intersects with motifs & details that draw from our continent’s storied past, complex present and exciting imagined futures, providing smart, multifaceted clothes that mirror the inspiring qualities of the people they are made for.” See their vision come to life on the label’s IG feed.

Christopher John Rogers

NY-based label, @christopherjohnrogers, is an award-winning line that has been seen on Rihanna, Jodie Turner-Smith, Ashley Graham, and Michelle Obama. The designer focuses on delivering clothing that marries quality manufacturing and timeless appeal. See the latest collection on their website.

These December picks are only a few of the Black owned style brands we shared on our Instagram feed. Join us there to see even more. You can also join us on our website next month when we’ll feature our January selections!

If you follow our Instagram feed (and we sure hope you do!), you know that we share Black owned clothing lines there weekly. If you missed them in November, we have them all here to share in one place. With the holidays approaching, it’s a perfect time to consider shopping from these brands.

Atijo

@atijostore focuses its shopping collection on curated vintage, secondhand clothing and objects, and artisan products. Those are some of our very favorite things! Visit their online shop to see the latest.

Sindiso Khumalo

@sindisokhumalo is the eponymous designer label that’s dedicated to creating contemporary sustainable textiles that showcase the beauty of African storytelling. Check out their IG feed to see their gorgeous interpretations!

Seta the Label

A popular favorite, @setathelabel is made in Lagos and creates looks that “aim to satisfy the modern woman by creating effortless, simple, yet trendy styles.” See their entire line on the brand’s website.

CLAN

Since 2011, @clanrtw has been directed by 3 sisters and offers a premium ready-to-wear clothing line. They specialize in blending minimalist needle crafting with cosmopolitan designs. Shop the entire line on their website.

These brand picks are only a few of the Black owned clothing lines we’ve shared on our Instagram feed. Join us there to see even more. You can also join us on our website next month when we’ll feature our December selections!

Homestead fashion is a trend you’ve likely heard of recently, even if you haven’t come across it yet in our seasonal selling guide. It’s one of the fashion trends we’re spotlighting this fall.

So what is homestead fashion? It’s essentially prairie fashion, a nod to the past and a pre-modern lifestyle. The style is popular with those living a purposefully slower life, usually on a farm or in nature, and practicing homesteading (think cabins, food gardening, and cooking from scratch).

The clothing is popular with all kinds of people though, and the style is most distinguishable by its prairie prints, flowing dresses, and aprons, usually in natural fibers like linen and wool. However, you’ll find the trend also covers a wider range of fashion pieces like rugged boots, wide-brim hats, overalls, and blanket sweaters.

Keep scrolling for homestead fashion inspiration, and then stop into any of our stores to see if you can put together your own look.  If you do, please tag us on Instagram – we may share it on our brand feed!

If you stop in, don’t forget to bring your pre-loved clothes to sell. We’re still buying for fall!