10 Fashion Brands Supporting BLM Movement
This article shows 10 fashion brands that are making a difference, and it highlights their contributions to the Black Lives Matter movement. Check them out!
1. Collina Strada
Instagram: @collinastrada
Collina Strada gave 100% of its profits from the week to Black Trans Women and offered one free tie-dye mask to its customers with every order. The company also donated to bailout funds across the country, as well as has been accepting Venmo and Paypal requests from followers who’ve sent DMs to their Instagram account.
Image courtesy of Collina Strada.
2. House of Sunny
Instagram: @houseofsunny
House of Sunny mentioned on its Instagram account that the company donated 20% of all online sales for more than 48 hours to Color of Change. Here’s a quote from the House of Sunny: “Color of Change designed campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward. Until justice is real.”
Image courtesy of House of Sunny.
3. Asai Takeaway
Instagram: @asaitakeaway
Asai Takeaway stated on its Instagram account that they would give a percentage of the profits from today and moving forward to the Black Lives Matter movement. The company also posted support for the movement on social media.
Image courtesy of Asai Takeaway.
4. Vaquera
Instagram: @vaquera.nyc
On Instagram, Vaquera posted a guide to solving issues (such as fighting racism) that highlighted having necessary conversations among its white peers and family members. The company also suggested links to useful guides for resolving community issues without having to involve the police. Vaquera also posted a tribute to Breonna Taylor and included a link to taking action for her justice. The company also donated funds to National Black Justice Coalition, Black Visions Collective, Brooklyn Community Bail Fund, and National Bail Out.
Image courtesy of Vaquera.
5. Marques’ Almeida
Instagram: @marques_almeida
To support the Black Lives Matter movement, Marques’ Almeida stated that 20% of every order placed at marquesalmeida.com would be donated to the Black Lives Matter movement fund. The company intends to educate its brand to help, and it welcomes suggestions, criticism, and sharing of experiences in order to assist the company moving forward.
Image courtesy of Marques’ Almeida.
6. Shrimps
Instagram: @shrimps
The British-based, Womenswear clothing company supports the Black Lives Matter movement by donating to Belly Mujinga’s memorial fund, local bail funds in the U.S., and to Color of Change, which campaigns for racial injustice in America. The company also provides links to its followers that allow them to donate and support the movement.
Image courtesy of Shrimps.
7. Paloma Wool
Instagram: @palomawool
The clothing brand based in Barcelona participates in the Black Lives Matter movement by donating to the Loveland foundation. Loveland therapy fund recipients have access to a comprehensive list of mental health professionals across the country who provide high-quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls.
Image courtesy of Paloma Wool.
8. Susan Alexandra
Instagram: @susan_alexandra
Susan Alexandra posted on her Instagram account that she would donate to different organizations. She stated that she had donated to an organization focusing on black LGBTQ mental health as well as providing funds for bail to protesters. Every sale she makes moving forward (as well as past sales) would include a donation. She also provided a link in her Instagram bio showing a list of places around the U.S. to donate, and she encouraged her followers to donate and share.
Image courtesy of Susan Alexandra.
9. Catbird
Instagram: @catbirdnyc
The jewelry company has taken action against systemic racism by donating $50,000 to several organizations: $15,000 to the ACLU, $15,000 to Black Lives Matter, $15,000 to the NAACP, and $5,000 to community funds. The brand urges its customers to be a part of driving real change and raising their voices regarding social issues.
Image courtesy of Catbird.
10. Dauphinette
Instagram: @dauphinette.nyc
Dauphinette, an Asian-American led company, has stated on its Instagram account that it does not tolerate racism and racial injustice in the company. The company stated that it would stand up to racism and that it pledged to act against racism. The company and its founder will donate to Black Visions Collective and will continue to research ways to help. The company provided resources on how to use your voice and make donations.
Image courtesy of Dauphinette.
Article by Alison Hernon, Editor In Chief, PhotoBook Magazine
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