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New Year New Stuff! Bankroll On These 8 Marvelous Black-Owned Brands To Stay Fly In 2021

by Danielle Wright

Happy New Year, Busties! If one of your resolutions were to become more fashion savvy, what better way to jumpstart your goal than to support a Black-owned label? These eight brands have gained major traction in 2020, so why not bring you Busties up to fashion speed? You absolutely need these necessities in your home, closet and lifestyle!

Brandon Blackwood

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Brandon Blackwood’s designs are the epitome of a true classic handbag: style, quality and luxury. Although any Blackwood bag serves a tea time vibe, the iconic “End Systemic Racism” bag needs to be in the closet of every subversive fashionista. 

Telfar

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What is now known as the “millennial birkin,” the Telfar is a handy bag for any locale. The affordable and unisex pieces declare Telfar as fashion’s hottest “it” brand and with the slogan “Not for you – for everyone” Telfar grants anyone a slice of opulence.

Farai London

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If patterns and prints are a favorite, any piece from Farai London is essential. From being worn on Jordyn Woods to Meg Thee Stallion, Farai London is the sublime label to create a S/S21 ensemble for a vacation by the sea.

Dormeleven

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Where simplistic and comfort meet sexy and chic, Dormeleven gives basic essentials a fresh take.  Sometime this year, you’ll need a black or white top and jeans for a socially distant event or zoom appearence, so why not aim for something peculiar?

Curves By Sean Brown

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Looking to add more finesse to your home? Specializing in brilliant home elements, everything from Curves By Sean Brown will instantly add flavor and affluence to any place. The CD rug is an absolute treasury lover’s of the 2000’s never knew they needed.

Christianah Jones

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As long as the sun is out, shades are in. Christianah Jones’ collection of striking sunglasses are nothing less of exquisite. From upside down creations, matrix inspired lenses to using various colorways per spec, Jones fills in the void on creating sunglasses outside the typical round and square box.

Humans Before Handles

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Looking to accessorize in 2021? Humans Before Handles is the perfect one stop shop. From layered necklaces to eye-catching earrings plus they have Beyoncé’s stamp of approval, you’ll “Bey” ready to enhance your looks.

Proper Gnar 

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Whether you’re a phenomenal ripper, skate-learner, or just obsessed with skateboarding but don’t know how to skate like me, Proper Gnar is the rad central go-to for all things skate. With wicked decks, super gnarly gear and tips on skating, your skateboard obsession will most likely urge an attempt to pop some ollies on Brooklyn’s ice.

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