Black Business Gift Guide

Buying from Black-owned (and other marginalized community) businesses isn't just about support, it's an investment in equity, creativity, and community. It's a tangible form of support that goes beyond hashtags.

The Black Magic Social Club's Black Gift Guide focuses on an important idea: creativity is valuable.

Every store in this guide highlights creativity, whether it's fine art, everyday items, or handcrafted goods. They show that creativity is not just something you buy; it is a source of economic power.

Page is updated quarterly. We plan to add images.

Beauty & Hair

Ace Beauté

Founded by Niye Aniekan-Attang in 2015, Ace Beauté is a Black woman-owned, cruelty-free beauty brand renowned for its ultra-pigmented, vibrant eyeshadows.

The brand's motto, "Beauty for All," encourages everyone to experiment and create unique makeup looks, regardless of age, gender, skin color, religion, or socio-economic status.

Alaffia

Alaffia handcrafts award-winning, clean, green skin and hair care products using fair trade ingredients. Their products support community empowerment projects in West Africa, emphasizing sustainability and ethical practices.

Ami Colé

Ami Colé, the Black‑owned inclusive beauty brand founded by Diarrha N’Diaye‑Mbaye, is known for skin tints, lip oils, and foundation sticks made for melanin‑rich skin. Unfortunately, it will officially close in September 2025. Stock up. Read what Diarrha said about closing her brand.

Black Girl Sunscreen

Created by Shontay Lundy in 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen offers SPF 30 lotion formulated specifically for women of color. The sunscreen dries completely clear, protecting melanin-rich skin without leaving a white cast.

BeautyStat Cosmetics

BeautyStat is a science-driven skincare company founded by renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson. The brand offers clinically tested, dermatologist-approved products that are cruelty-free and suitable for all skin types.

Beneath Your Mask

Beneath Your Mask was created to provide the highest quality, non-toxic, all-natural, organic, vegan products that effectively hydrate and nourish the skin. The brand focuses on creating products that feel and smell incredible while being safe for individuals with sensitive skin conditions.

BLK + GRN

BLK + GRN is an all-natural marketplace featuring products by Black artisans who create quality, non-toxic goods. The platform promotes healthier alternatives and supports Black women creators by providing a space for their products.

Bread Beauty Supply

Founded by Maeva Heim, Bread Beauty Supply offers high-quality, ingredient-driven haircare basics suitable for all hair types, including coily, curly, wavy, and straight. The brand focuses on simplifying haircare routines with effective products.

Breukelen Polished

Breukelen Polished is a luxury nail lacquer brand that embodies the love for Brooklyn and a healthy lifestyle. Their products are vegan, 11-free (free from 11 harmful chemicals), and designed to empower individuals through vibrant, long-lasting nail colors.

Briogeo Hair

Founded in 2013 by Nancy Twine, Briogeo is a Black-owned hair care brand that blends natural ingredients with high-performance formulations to cater to all hair types and textures. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother's homemade beauty recipes, Twine set out to create products that are both clean and effectively.

Buttah Skincare

Founded by skincare expert Dorian Renaud, Buttah Skincare is a gender-inclusive brand built on the power of raw, natural, organic shea butter. The brand combines natural ingredients with high-tech formulations to provide effective skincare solutions for melanin-rich skin.

Danessa Myricks Beauty

Founded by self-taught makeup artist Danessa Myricks, this brand champions inclusivity with innovative, multipurpose products designed for all skin tones and types. Known for its bold pigments and versatile formulas, it's a favorite among professional artists and beauty enthusiasts alike.

Golde

A wellness brand that merges beauty and health, Golde offers superfood-boosted essentials like face masks and latte blends, promoting a holistic approach to self-care.

Hanahana Beauty

This consciously clean skincare and wellness brand focuses on sustainability and transparency. Hanahana sources its shea butter directly from the Katariga Women's Shea Cooperative in Tamale, Ghana, ensuring fair trade and community empowerment.

Haus Urban

A performance-driven skincare line designed for those constantly in the spotlight. Haus Urban offers products that cater to the unique needs of performers, blending natural ingredients with effective results.

Highbrow Hippie

Co-founded by celebrity colorist Kadi Lee and Myka Harris, Highbrow Hippie offers a holistic approach to hair wellness. Their products, including scalp serums and supplements, aim to promote hair growth and overall well-being.

The Honey Pot

Founded by Bea Dixon, The Honey Pot is a plant-derived feminine care line created to provide natural solutions for personal hygiene. Inspired by a dream, Dixon developed products that are now trusted by many for their gentle and effective care.

Hyper Skin

Targeting hyperpigmentation and dark spots, Hyper Skin offers potent serums formulated with clean, natural ingredients to promote even-toned, radiant skin.

Javon Ford

Javon Ford is a Los Angeles-based cosmetic chemist, science communicator, and founder of Javon Ford Beauty. With a background in chemistry and a passion for inclusivity in the beauty industry, Ford has dedicated his career to formulating products that cater to diverse skin tones and textures.

Kinlò

Developed by tennis champion Naomi Osaka, Kinlò is a skincare line specifically designed to protect melanin-rich skin from sun damage, emphasizing the importance of sun care for all skin tones.

KNC Beauty

Founded by Kristen Noel Crawley, KNC Beauty offers all-natural, collagen-infused lip masks and eye masks that have become cult favorites for their effectiveness and Instagram-worthy appeal.

Melanin Haircare

Created by sisters Whitney and Taffeta White, Melanin Haircare offers high-quality, natural hair products that cater to the needs of those with textured hair, promoting healthy hair practices and self-love.

Naturalicious

Founded by Gwen Jimmere, Naturalicious aims to simplify haircare routines with multi-purpose products that reduce styling time while maintaining healthy, natural hair.

Pat McGrath Labs

Established by the legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, this brand is renowned for its luxurious, high-performance cosmetics that have revolutionized the beauty industry.

People of Color Beauty

This nail polish brand offers a diverse range of shades that complement various skin tones, celebrating the beauty of diversity through vibrant, non-toxic nail colors.

Shea Radiance

Utilizing the power of shea butter, Shea Radiance creates body and hair care products that nourish and hydrate, while also supporting women-run cooperatives in West Africa.

Uoma Beauty

Founded by Sharon Chuter, Uoma Beauty is a makeup brand that celebrates individuality and diversity, offering a wide range of shades and products that cater to all skin tones.

Bookshops

Cafe con Libros

An intersectional feminist bookstore and coffee shop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, focusing on centering women, girls, and non-binary individuals through literature and community events.

Frugal Bookstore

A family-owned community bookstore in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood, dedicated to promoting literacy and offering a diverse selection of books at competitive prices.

Harriett’s Bookshop

Named after Harriet Tubman, this Fishtown-based bookstore celebrates women authors, artists, and activists, serving as a cultural hub for literature and community engagement.

For Keeps Books

Located on Auburn Avenue, For Keeps Books specializes in rare and classic Black literature, offering a curated selection that includes records and merchandise.

Fulton Street Books & Coffee

A bookstore and coffee shop aiming to center the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), with at least 70% of their books written by or featuring marginalized communities.

The Lit. Bar

The only brick-and-mortar bookstore in the Bronx, combining literature and wine to create a unique community space that encourages reading and socializing.

Loving Me Books

Founded by behavioral therapist Angela Nesbitt, this online bookstore focuses on children's literature that promotes self-love and features diverse characters and storylines.

MahoganyBooks

Specializing in books written for, by, or about people of the African Diaspora, MahoganyBooks began as an online store and opened its first physical location in D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood.

Malik Books

An independent bookstore focusing on works by African American authors, Malik Books also offers cultural programming and events that celebrate African American heritage.

Semicolon Bookstore and Gallery

Chicago's only Black woman-owned bookstore, Semicolon combines literature and art to bridge the literacy gap among marginalized communities through various initiatives.

Sister’s Uptown Bookstore

Serving the Washington Heights community for over 20 years, this bookstore and cultural center provides resources to nurture minds and souls through African American literature.

Source of Knowledge

Newark's only African American-owned bookstore, Source of Knowledge offers a wide range of books and cultural events, aiming to serve and uplift the community.

Clothing

Lingerie & Intimates

Anya Lust

Founded by Krystle Kotara, Anya Lust offers luxury lingerie and sensual workshops, aiming to empower women through intimate apparel.

Nude Barre

Erin Carpenter's Nude Barre provides nude hosiery and underwear in diverse shades, promoting inclusivity in bodywear.

Streetwear & Urban Fashion

Baby Phat

Revived by Kimora Lee Simmons, Baby Phat delivers women's streetwear with a Y2K aesthetic, blending nostalgia with modern fashion.

BedStuyFly

Established in Brooklyn, NY, BedStuyFly is a lifestyle brand influenced by hip-hop culture and inner-city style.

Daily Paper

Based in Amsterdam, Daily Paper combines African heritage with contemporary fashion in its urban apparel.

Diop

Detroit's Diop offers diaspora-inspired streetwear, aiming to help individuals express their identity through fashion.

Nappy Head Club

Founded by sisters Rachel Topping and Rikki-Richelle, Nappy Head Club offers clothing and accessories celebrating natural hair and Black identity.

Menswear

Blackstock & Weber

Chris Echevarria's brand specializes in modern loafers, blending classic styles with contemporary design.

Brooklyn Circus

Ouigi Theodore's Brooklyn Circus offers vintage-inspired menswear, drawing from historical American fashion narratives.

Post-Imperial

Niyi Okuboyejo's Post-Imperial features hand-dyed Adire menswear, merging Nigerian craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Darryl Brown

Darryl Brown offers minimalist workwear, reflecting his Midwest roots and commitment to functional design.

Womenswear & Ready-to-Wear

Christopher John Rogers

Known for statement dresses, Christopher John Rogers creates vibrant, bold designs that celebrate individuality.

Edas

Sade Mims's Edas offers jewelry, accessories, and fashion pieces that blend functionality with artistic expression.

Farai London

Farai London specializes in cut-out, bold-printed dresses, embodying confidence and contemporary style.

House of Aama

Founded by Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka, House of Aama delivers folk-inspired fashion reflecting cultural narratives.

LaQuan Smith

LaQuan Smith's brand is known for glamorous women's fashion, often seen on red carpets and fashion runways.

Nia Thomas

Nia Thomas offers sustainable accessories and garments, focusing on ethical production and timeless design.

Oma the Label

Based in NYC, Oma the Label provides jewelry and flattering basics that merge Scandinavian minimalism with African influences.

Par Bronté Laurent

Par Bronté Laurent offers sustainable elevated basics, focusing on quality and timelessness.

Samaria Leah

Handcrafted denim, vintage, & ready to wear. Made in Los Angeles.

The Sixes – Franci Girard

Founded by former athlete Franci Girard, The Sixes is a stylish, modern clothing brand dedicated to tall women.

With elevated staples designed to fit and flatter long frames, the brand is redefining inclusivity and empowering tall women with chic, proportional fashion.

Accessories & Jewelry

Cameron Tea

Cameron Tea crafts playful, statement accessories using hand-beading techniques that highlight Black joy, nostalgia, and craftsmanship. Each piece—whether bag or hat—is a vibrant tribute to personality-driven style.

Coco and Breezy – Corianna and Brianna Dotson

Twin designers Coco and Breezy are industry disruptors in eyewear, known for bold, architectural frames. Their designs have been worn by icons like Prince and are celebrated for blending artistic flair with function and inclusivity.

Octave Jewelry

Octave Jewelry is a fine art-inspired label specializing in one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry using semi-precious stones. Its geometric silhouettes and organic materials create a balance between softness and structure.

Rebecca Allen

Rebecca Allen produces elegant, minimalist footwear in an inclusive range of nude tones. The brand is driven by a mission to empower women of color with timeless, versatile shoes that match their skin.

Stella & Haas

Stella & Haas offers affordable, chic jewelry pieces crafted for everyday layering. The brand focuses on minimalist design, diversity in styling, and making luxury feel accessible.

FlameKeepers Hat Club – Marc Williamson

Rooted in Harlem tradition, FlameKeepers Hat Club creates timeless, high-quality hats for the modern gentleman and lady. Marc Williamson’s designs celebrate Black excellence, heritage, and style.

Vintage & Curated Retail

BLK MKT Vintage – Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart

BLK MKT Vintage is a cultural concept shop specializing in Black ephemera and vintage objects. The curated collection includes literature, vinyl, decor, and fashion, spotlighting Black history, nostalgia, and aesthetic.

Thrilling – Shilla Kim-Parker

Thrilling is a digital platform connecting independent vintage boutiques to shoppers worldwide. Co-founded by Shilla Kim-Parker, it champions sustainable fashion and makes rare vintage more accessible and inclusive.

Sincerely, Tommy – Kai Avent-deLeon

Sincerely, Tommy is a concept store and café blending avant-garde fashion with a community ethos. Founded by Kai Avent-deLeon, the shop champions BIPOC and emerging designers through a lifestyle-focused, minimalist lens.

Footwear

Brother Vellies – Aurora James

Founded by activist and designer Aurora James, Brother Vellies partners with artisans across Africa and beyond to create luxury accessories rooted in tradition, sustainability, and style. Each piece reflects global craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.

Accessories

Telfar

Telfar is a unisex fashion brand founded by Liberian-American designer Telfar Clemens. Its iconic Shopping Bag—nicknamed the "Bushwick Birkin"—became a cultural phenomenon for its stylish accessibility. With clothing, accessories, and jewelry under its belt, Telfar is redefining luxury with its “Not for you — for everyone” ethos.

Tree Fairfax

Tree Fairfax is a minimalist leather goods brand handcrafting timeless accessories like cross-body bags, totes, and waist packs. Rooted in sustainability and intentional design, each piece is made in small batches using high-quality leather in earthy, rich tones.

We Dream in Colour

We Dream in Colour is a women-led jewelry brand known for its whimsical, nature-inspired pieces shaped like birds, coral, and florals. All items are handmade in their Massachusetts studio with a commitment to sustainable materials and ethical production.

Wales Bonner

Wales Bonner blends African heritage with European tailoring to create poetic, intellectual fashion. Initially a menswear line, it has since expanded into womenswear. Bonner, an LVMH Prize winner, is acclaimed for her cultural storytelling and genre-defying collections. This company made one of my favorite windbreaker/jackets. It's worn by Baby Keem at the end of the Family Ties video with Kendrick Lamar.

William Okpo

Named after their Nigerian father, William Okpo is a fashion label from sisters Darlene and Lizzy Okpo that merges structured tailoring with playful, avant-garde aesthetics. Their pieces mix preppy influences with striking silhouettes, creating a fresh narrative in contemporary womenswear.

Home & Lifestyle Brands

Black Magic Social Club

We design greeting cards, post cards, mugs, art canvases, pillows and more. Our tagline is "For lovers, dreamers, penpals & you", because that's who we have in mind with every design.

228 Grant Street Candle Co.

Hand-poured in Baltimore, these candles are crafted from all-natural soy wax, cotton wicks, and scented oils.

AphroChic

A lifestyle brand and magazine celebrating the African Diaspora, offering home décor items like pillows and rugs, and collaborations with brands like Dounia Home.

The Black Home

Interior designer Neffi Walker's brand offers design services alongside a line of hand-poured candles and stylish flatware.

Bolé Road Textiles

Brooklyn-based brand by Hana Getachew, offering handwoven pillows, rugs, and linens made by Ethiopian artisans.

Claude Home

An online boutique offering a curated mix of vintage furniture and home décor pieces.

Effortless Composition

L.A.-based store by Brittiny Terry, featuring artisan-made and in-house designed home décor for the eclectic home.

Goodee

A curated marketplace founded by Byron and Dexter Peart, showcasing ethically made home goods by artisans worldwide.

Johanna Howard Home

Combining Scandinavian design with global influences, offering alpaca throws and other luxurious home textiles.

Jungalow

Founded by Justina Blakeney, Jungalow offers bohemian-inspired home décor, with each purchase contributing to tree planting initiatives.

Lichen

Brooklyn-based design incubator offering curated furniture pieces and interior design services, aiming to democratize design.

Linoto

New York-based company producing luxurious linen bedding at accessible prices.

Lit Bklyn

Luxury soy-candle company started by Denequa Williams in 2015, with all products hand-poured in Brooklyn.

Malene B

Artist and designer Malene Barnett creates ceramic tiles, sculptural vessels, and handwoven rugs, reflecting the African diaspora.

Marie Burgos Collection

Modern lighting, furniture, and mirrors rich in texture and color, blending French and West Indies design influences.

Natty Garden

Brooklyn-based nursery offering a selection of plants, pots, soil, and gardening tools.

Rochelle Porter Design

Atlanta-based brand offering vibrant décor and fashion textiles based on Rochelle Porter's artwork.

Sheila Bridges

Veteran interior designer offering Harlem Toile de Jouy wallpaper and a collection of fabrics and glassware.

Silked

Los Angeles-based company offering environmentally responsible cotton, satin, and silk eye masks and pillowcases.

Tackussanu Senegal

Based in Harlem, this shop specializes in traditional handmade Senegalese baskets and home décor crafted by women artisans.

Tactile Matter

Artist Kenesha Sneed produces expressive ceramics, textiles, and fine art pieces reflecting themes of identity, nature, and form.

xN Studio

Founded by Nasozi Kakembo, xN Studio offers home goods, including indigo pillows, mudcloth décor, and furniture inspired by her Ugandan roots, located in Brooklyn, NY.