Men’s Fashion
Coffea Flair Editorial
We are fans of all the businesses on this list that are Black owned. Each one has a familiar yet unique appearance that combines innovative design with comfort. These companies keep a thriving community of Black creatives, local manufacturers, and appreciative consumers, all of whom contribute to ground-breaking new product launches.
We have both new and established labels, so look no further!
Bricks and Wood
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South Central Los Angeles' Bricks and Wood is home to a wide variety of casual apparel and home goods designed to promote a laid-back way of life. The "rarewear," as its owners and contemporaries call it, is a line of unisex clothing that emphasizes high-quality cuts of sweatsuit sets, tees, and caps with a focus on durability.
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Connor McKnight has emerged as a leading premium label. Quarantine was the inspiration for the inaugural collection of this original company, which debuted in September 2020 with a fresh twist on office attire. Each item is handcrafted to order in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Corduroy and fleece are only two examples of the textured textiles that complement the tight shirts and patterned leather jackets that are also available.
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Globally renowned fashion and lifestyle label Daily Paper is quickly rising to the top of the list of must-have non-American labels. The Amsterdam-based business began as a blog on which co-owner Hussein Suleiman shared his thoughts on streetwear. Jefferson Osei and Abderrahmane Trabsini joined forces to start a clothing line that reflected their shared African heritage and Amsterdam background.
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The workwear pieces created by Darryl Brown, a former railroad engineer, are on par with those produced by Carhartt and Huckberry. Brown's fundamental pieces are a no-brainer for regular 9-to-5 life, and they all include his signature modern aesthetic. Brown has also served as Kanye West's lead stylist, an experience he says sharpened his abilities and inspired him to launch his own label.
Clothing by Denim Tears is designed to tell the story of Black America in a variety of ways. Recent collaborations with Converse and Levi's in 2020 for the Denim Tears brand are just the latest examples of Los Angeles-based designer Tremaine Emory's fearless approach to making clothes that reflect his interest in the era of slavery and give due respect to the achievements of Black leaders.
With each new collection, American premium streetwear label Fear of God manages to redefine what people around the world think of when they think of streetwear. Fear of God has progressed from hoodie and jogger themes toward a more timeless and modern style with the debut of the much anticipated "Seventh Collection," as well as a more stylish partnership with Ermenegildo Zegna.
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Created with comfort and inspiration in mind, the DM Brand represents a spirit of truth and motivation. Created by Don Mayberry, DM Brand is based right outside of Chicago and provides accessories to go along with the comfortable a comfortable look.