October 5, 2021, 9:50 PM
Here are all the British black marks that should be on your radar.
October marks Black History Month in the UK, a celebration and appreciation of the black community and their central role in British culture.
It is still as important to recognize all the achievements of the black community in the UK as it was when Black History Month was first celebrated in October 1987. But in addition to educating us on Black British history, we need to show our support for the community directly by buying Black British brands.
Shopping at black-owned brands means money goes directly to black business owners, who are statistically disadvantaged economically, and therefore directly into the community. In June 2020, Black Pound Day, which encourages consumers to spend with black businesses on the first Saturday of each month, was launched to reinvest in black businesses in the UK.
It goes without saying that support for black-owned brands should go far beyond Black History Month. However, in honor of the month, we're highlighting all the best black-owned brands that might not be on your radar yet. Here are all the black British brands you can buy throughout Black History Month and beyond.
READ MORE: What is Black History Month and why is it in October in the UK?
1) Farai London
You've definitely seen Kylie Jenner rock Farai London, the East London-based fashion label is known for its sexy cuts and bold prints.
2) Omolola
Omolola, which means "child is wealth" in Yoruba, specializes in glamorous Afrocentric jewelry. Founded by two sisters, the brand pays homage to West African culture.
3) UOMA Beauty
UOMA Beauty was founded by Sharon Chuter, a former beauty director based in Nigeria, Los Angeles and London, and is known for its diverse and inclusive range of beauty products.
4) Kai Collective
Kai Collective is the product of Nigerian-British blogger Fisayo Longe. The brand is a celebrity favorite and is known for its cult Gaia print pieces.
5) Image group
Image Gang's jewelery and accessories have a distinct London vibe. Each piece is handpicked, curated and created by Image Gang founder Isabelle White in her east London studio.
6) Lapland The Brand
Lapp The Brand was created in 2016 by model Leomie Anderson. Specializing in athleisure, the brand has a clear message: female empowerment, confidence and positivity.
7) Nubian Skin
Nubian Skin was launched with a mission to create lingerie basics for all skin tones. Frustrated with the lack of choice for people of color looking for nude underwear, Nubian Skin founder Ade Hassan created an inclusive brand for everyone.
8) Afrocenchix
Afrocechix specializes in natural and organic hair care products. The brand employs scientists and chemists from the UK and uses fair trade shea butter sourced from a cooperative in Ghana.
9) MDM feeds
MDM Flow has changed the game when it comes to lipstick. Launched by cosmetic scientist Florence Adepoju, the brand was created with the idea of having inclusive lipsticks for all skin tones.
10) April and Alex
April & Alex is a London-based womenswear brand owned by British-Nigerian journalist Didi Akinyelure. The brand specializes in bold, edgy pieces for empowered women.
11) SODAH London
If you're looking for serious evening pieces, SODAH has you covered. The glam brand specializes in fierce and confident clothing.
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