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27 Black-Owned American Ethical and Sustainable Fashion Businesses

In an effort to continue to amplify the voices of our fellow Black Americans who work in fashion, here’s a roundup of Black-owned American ethical and sustainable fashion businesses for you to continue to support now, and forever.

Beauty

Why You Shouldn’t Try to Bootstrap Your Artisan, Ethical, Sustainable Brand

by Christine Creamer
Jan 10, 2018

Particularly with artisan, ethical brands, there’s an inclination to believe that bootstrapping is the honest, noble approach to growing your brand. But that can be a damaging myth to founders.

Fashion

What to Pack for a Week in France: The Capsule Wardrobe

by Alden Wicker
Aug 2, 2016

This might have been the first trip in which I arrived home, pulled everything out of my suitcase, and smiled. I had packed just right. (Well, save for one extra item. I’ll tell you what it is.) I had achieved a French Capsule Wardrobe. So let me tell you what...

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