Black-owned fashion brands you need to have on your radar

Supporting the Black community and being actively anti-racist goes further than a Black Lives Matter protest, it means continuing to be a better ally in our day-to-day lives — and that includes supporting Black-owned brands through initiatives like Black Pound Day.

Occurring on the first Saturday of every month Black Pound Day is a great chance to highlight under-the radar, Black-owned brands and businesses that often don't get a look in, thanks to big name retailers usually being in the spotlight.

Here at Red, we love supporting small businesses wherever we can — which is why we've jumped at the chance to highlight some of our favourite Black-owned fashion brands this month, and help you add some unique pieces to your summer wardrobe.

From London label Nubian Skin, who design gorgeous lacy lingerie specifically designed for darker skin tones, to Kent-based, bridal designer Naomi Deru. Dreamy dresses from lemlem (made in Ethiopia) and bold, textured bags from A A K S — made straight out of Ghana — or perhaps you're in the market for some chic jewellery pieces to add to your rotation of summer midi dresses? In which case Yala Jewellery can provide.

There's never been a better time to support Black businesses, so if you know an incredible brand that's worth shouting about, let us know! And in the mean time, here's our curated edit of the best Black-owned fashion brands to shop now and forever...