BY: Christian Mosi 

These up-and-coming fashion brands have captured the attention of customers due to their designs and fresh style. Change is coming and these up-and-coming brands have set the standard for diversity inclusion and style. 

Simone by Simone Sullivan

Simone takes fashion to another level with her creative patterns! 

DM to Order, Simone by Simone Sullivan

William McIntosh

William McIntosh is a contemporary street and menswear brand. This revolutionary line is inspired by wanderlust, natural aesthetic, and a diverse array of socio-cultural connections. Made in Trinidad and Tobago, Step into this Caribbean Vibe.

Mask, $15.00; William McIntosh

Lashawn Janae Collection

Lashawn Janae creates fashion and style that provides the ultimate confidence.

My Blackness is enough Tee,$18.00; Lashawn Janae

Designed by Carlie

Designed for boss babes made from a boss babe. Designed by Carlie continues to give us the ultimate edge in her designs!

2 Piece Suit, DM to Order; Le' Designer Scarlie

Afrossories TT

Hailing from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago Afrocessories has the statement piece to compliment your wardrobe. Convinced that her creation would work for EVERY naturalista, Marcia and her husband designed the first AfroBonnet in July 2017

Empress (Green) AfroBonnet,$200 TTD / $29.61 USD ;Afrocessories

Shangari by Natasha Shangari

Natasha Shangari is not only an NYFW Street-style Icon but an extraordinary designer using her talents to highlight the African Diaspora. Shangari infuses her Kenyan heritage to showcase her ability to take fashion to another level. Her designs will become legendary and will be remembered for generations after us. 

Shangari, DM for Inquries;Shangari.com

Emmecadeau

Where the edge of New York and the flare of the Caribbean come together, Emme Cadeau is inspired by everything from nature to architecture, fusing elements of color, texture, and shape.  It's not just a shoe, it's a vibe.
Lenore- Spring Time, $320.00; Lenore- Spring Time