Fashion & Retail

Reel Paper

Los Angeles, CA

Eco-friendly bamboo toilet paper and paper towels with social giving model

Savage X Fenty

El Segundo, CA

Savage X Fenty is a size-inclusive lingerie brand founded in 2018 by Rihanna, headquartered in El Segundo, California. Rihanna serves as founder and executive chairman; the company is co-owned with outside investors. It operates retail stores nationwide alongside its direct-to-consumer business.

Melody Ehsani

Los Angeles, CA

Jewelry and fashion brand rooted in cultural storytelling with major brand collaborations

Infinite Archives

Los Angeles, CA

Artist-driven streetwear label known for limited collabs including Air Jordan partnerships

Sole Classics Oakland

Oakland, CA

Black-owned sneaker boutique and streetwear shop in Oakland's Grand Lake neighborhood — premium kicks, limited drops, and curated streetwear with deep ties to Bay Area sneaker culture.

Oaklandish

Oakland, CA

Oakland-born, Black-owned apparel and lifestyle brand celebrating the city's history, culture, and community through bold graphic tees, hats, and accessories. A downtown Oakland institution.

Queen Hippie Gypsy

Oakland, CA

Oakland's first Black woman-owned crystal botanica, founded by community activist Lilly Ayers. Offers candles, herbs, crystals, bath salts, and jewelry alongside Reiki, readings, yoni steams, event space, and wellness classes.

Reparations Club

Los Angeles, CA

An independently Black-owned, woman-owned, and LGBTQ-owned bookshop and creative space described as Curated by Blackness. Founded in 2019, it serves as a community hub with books, events, and culturally centered programming.

Beija Flor Naturals

Oakland, CA

A Black woman-owned natural skincare and haircare brand founded by Stevonne Ratliff in Oakland in 2009. Focuses on clean, natural beauty products created specifically for women of color who were underserved by mainstream beauty.

Malik Books

Los Angeles, CA

An independent African American bookstore in Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, open since 1990. Specializes in books by and about Black authors alongside African American gifts, calendars, and culturally significant merchandise.

Lili Kouture

San Diego, CA

Lili Kouture is a Black-owned West African fashion boutique in City Heights, San Diego, founded in 1995 by designer Lalitibe Klu who brought her craft from Togo, Africa. Specializing in custom-made traditional African clothing for weddings, prom, and ceremonies, the boutique also carries ready-to-wear pieces for women, men, and children — featuring vibrant fabrics and timeless West African designs.

Melanin & Co. Boutique

Los Angeles, CA

Curated fashion boutique celebrating Black culture and heritage through clothing, accessories, and artwork from Black designers and artists worldwide.

Grandma's Place

New York, NY

Long-running Harlem toy and children's book store on W 120th St stocking educational toys, games and culturally focused books for kids.

God Is Dope

Atlanta, GA

Faith-based streetwear brand and retail space in Southwest Atlanta selling unisex shirts, hoodies and sweat suits.

Dope Era

Oakland, CA

Dope Era is an Oakland-based clothing brand founded and curated by Mistah F.A.B. in 2011. The brand designs men's, women's, and children's lifestyle and luxury urban wear rooted in 1980s Oakland culture, and operates on the principle of Developing Opportunities for People to Evolve and Everyone Rises Above.

Pinky Rose Boutique

Los Angeles, CA

Ujima Collective

Los Angeles, CA

Black-owned retail collective and cultural space in Leimert Park. Showcasing art, clothing, books, and lifestyle products by Black creators, artisans, and independent designers.

Rich Fresh

Los Angeles, CA

LA-based luxury fashion label known for custom tailoring and cultural pride.

Kutula

Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary Black-owned boutique in LA offering curated clothing and accessories celebrating African heritage.