11 Revolutionary Black-Owned Marketplaces Making History Right Now
As we wrap Black History Month up, it only makes sense to call out the marketplaces that are revolutionizing the way that we circulate the Black dollar.
One of the most difficult parts of supporting our own is finding spaces where everything is beautifully and intentionally accessible.
While we champion shopping Black and doing so with luxury in mind, we are not the only platform that is leading the charge. We are one of many voices and we wanted to take the time out to call out the platforms that are making history.
Much like our own ethos at SACRD, these marketplaces are doing the work to curate and bring consumers the brands that they want and in a way that’s digestible, mission-driven, and aesthetically pleasing, because we deserve.
AMP Beauty LA
When it comes to AMP Beauty LA, it’s the product selection, mesmerizing aesthetics, and air-tight mission for us. With a covetable edit of products curated with women of color in mind, AMP Beauty LA helps you discover your next favorite beauty brand. Created by 3 sorority sisters and HBCU grads, the brand is taking the beauty world by storm and we love to see it.
The Folklore
The Folklore is the premier destination for discovering high-end African fashion brands. Run by Amira Rasool, they’re helping to change the face of contemporary shopping destinations by offering consumers a streamlined and ultra-chic way to discover exclusive options from designers of the diaspora. If you’re curious about brands that you need in your life but aren’t always exposed to, this is the platform for you.
Black Owned Everything
Zerina Akers, founder of Black Owned Everything, may be known for being Beyonce’s stylist but she’s carving out a lane all her own and it’s amazing to watch. Starting as an Instagram page in the midst of social unrest, Black Owned Everything has developed into a luxury marketplace for Black-owned brands. Their ethos, which includes creating a space for when the “let’s all support Black folk” trend is over is something we can definitely get behind.
Blk + Grn
Calling all clean beauty lovers to the front! Blk+Grn offers the very best in all-natural products carefully chosen by Black health experts. Created by Dr. Kristen Edwards, the platform is on a mission to bring non-toxic brands to the forefront for Black consumers, Blk+Grn is helping the community shop consciously and safely without sacrificing value.
Thirteen Lune
Thirteen Lune is a stunning e-commerce destination that offers a place of discovery for beauty brands created by black and brown founders. Delivering an ultra luxe take on all things beauty with everything from a one-stop shop to full blown editorials, Thirteen Lune is the epitome of our “black women deserve luxury” ethos and we stan.
BOM
The BOM (Black Owned Market) has it all. Not only are they an IRL destination to shop Black in style, but they also offer an online destination and a subscription box. Founder, Michelle Dalzon has made it her business to connect Black business owners to their intended customers and help consumers find what they’re looking for within their own community. What more could you ask for?
Inkloo
Inkloo is the funky, Black-centric fashion destination you didn’t know you needed in your life. Created by Dontaya Bobb, Inkloo offers a chic and eclectic array of clothing for men and women. The brand hopes to help Black consumers go straight to the source - Black designers - cutting out power players in an industry that doesn’t welcome those that directly influence it.
What we absolutely love about Geenie is that this platform is about beauty for all, okay? Created by Chana Ginelle Ewing, Geenie recognizes that all Black lives matter and offers beauty products and imagery that celebrates Black folk from all walks of life. As a queer woman, she saw a void when it came to beauty-representation for people with an array of identities and carved out a space all her own.
Beauty Beez
Beauty Beez is what we’ve always wanted our beauty supply store experience to look like. Created by Brittney Ogike, the marketplace not only offers all of the beauty products you could possibly want but a physical location for all those who call California home. Built by us, for us, this is the product utopia you need.
Inside Outer Beauty has a mission that falls in line with its name. Here, they prioritize products that help you tap into your beauty from the inside out. Created by former science teacher Dixie Lincoln-Nichols, each product is tested for 30 days and selected based on it’s clean and non-toxic ingredients. If you’re committed to approaching your beauty regimen from an “as within, so without” perspective, this is the shop for you.
Pretty Well Beauty takes the guesswork out of finding beauty products that are actually good for you. On a mission to create a space that makes clean beauty and wellness easily accessible, founder Jazmin Alvarez partners with brands that uphold the highest standard of clean and sustainable practices.