Black Owned Plus Size Brands & Boutiques

Hey plus size babes!

As a blogger/designer/stylist/etc, I do a LOT of online shopping. And, one of my goals in 2018 is to step up my white allyship (Wells Fargo, we’re going to break up).

Below, I’ve shared a list of plus size boutiques and brands that are owned by black folks. I’ll be doing a post later on brands/boutiques owned by people of color, so if you know of a brand, give me a shout on twitter @The_Huntswoman or via my blog.

Brand #1: Christian Omeshun

Founded by Atlanta-based designer A’Shontay Hubbard, C.O. is known for colorful pieces that make a STATEMENT, while remaining classic staples in your wardrobe (not an easy design feat to accomplish).

Because A’Shontay’s team makes everything in the USA, designs can also be customized for each customer — and A’Shontay offers fashion design consulting services, creating high end dresses for proms, weddings, or other special occasion.

Brand #2: Honey’s Child Boutique

Based in St. Louis, Honey’s Child Boutique was founded 5 years ago by Letitia Young. A center of the St. Louis plus-size community, Letitia sources clothing for her store (also online!) from designers offering unique pieces.

Brand #3: Curve Conscious

Curve Conscious’ motto is “Buy. Sell. Swap.” offering both vintage and new items in their Philadelphia store. Founder Adrienne Ray was frustrated for years with local consignment, resale and thrift shops for their lack of plus-size clothing options, Adrienne decided it was time to give what curvy women all across Philadelphia have been waiting for — a place to buy contemporary and trendy plus-size apparel at a fraction of retail price.

Brand #4: JIBRI

Jibri is one of my favorite brands to gush about. Founded in 2006 by Jasmine Elder, and named after her mentor. Jibri makes clothing regularly worn by plus-size celebrities, and the draping is PHENOMENAL.

Brand #5: PREMME

Another of my favorites is Premme, whose co-founders regularly discuss politics, their support for Black Lives Matter and intersectional feminism. You’ve probably most definitely seen one of the cofounders, Gabi Greg (aka @GabiFresh), who is African American.

Did i miss a brand? Give me a holler on Twitter, and I’ll add them!