Laquan Smith

LaQuan Smith, born in Queens, New York, started his brand at the age of 21. Smith spent his early years instructed by his grandmother who instilled a passion and skill for sewing and pattern making. His distinctive work sparked interest among fashion icons and risk takers including Beyonce, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Kim Kardashian, all of whom were early supporters of the gifted designer.

Since its formal debut in 2013, the brand has gained acclaim for its endless archive of distinctive garments and details. Smith has cultivated an equally dynamic private order clientele which spans the globe from Lagos to London. Smith’s unapologetically glamorous aesthetic has also been tapped by world recognized brands including Heineken, Tidal, Samsung, Microsoft, and Verizon, for Smith directed activations. LaQuan Smith, and his eponymous label, are headquartered and manufactured in Long Island City, NYC and deliver globally.

2. Telfar Clemens

The Telfar brand is owned and designed by Telfar Clemens, a Liberian-American fashion designer. He founded the unisex fashion label, Telfar, which is known for its "not for you, for everyone" ethos. Clemens has been recognized with awards like the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2017 and the CFDA Accessories Designer of the Year award in 2020 and 2021

3.Brandon Blackwood

Brandon Blackwood is a Jamaican-Chinese fashion designer and the founder of the contemporary fashion brand Brandon Blackwood New York.He's known for his bold, culturally relevant designs, particularly his handbags, and for his advocacy for social and civil rights. He initially studied neuroscience at Bard College before pursuing his passion for fashion

4. Hanifa

We're Hanifa.

We're a global luxury brand that puts creativity at the heart of our strategy, enabling our Houses to set new trends while crafting tomorrow's luxe in a responsible approach.

We believe that women should be empowered to break barriers, achieve excellence in every aspect of their lives, and make their own rules. We know that women can do anything they set their minds to—and we want to help them do it.

We capture these beliefs in our signature: “For women without limits.”

Top 5 Black owned fashion brands