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Erika Dalya Massaquoi, Founder of The OULA Company
Image Credit: The OULA Company Founded in 2015 by Erika Dalya Massaquoi, The OULA Company trades in “heirloom-worthy” womenswear inspired by the designer’s mother.
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OULA’s Convertible Dress
Image Credit: The OULA Company Worn as a dress, a top or a beach cover up, the Convertible dress retails for $275.
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Midi Dress by The OULA Company
Image Credit: The OULA Company The waxed midi dress in hot pink floral by the OULA Company retails for $325.
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The OULA Company’s Display at Nordstrom
Image Credit: Nordstrom “We’ve long believed that we’re all made better by the diversity that exists within our communities,” Chris Wanlass, Nordstrom’s vice president and general manager for New York City Stores, said.
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Elann Zelie, Founder of Zelie for She
Image Credit: Zelie for She L.A. founder Elann Zelie launched her eponymous brand, Zelie for She, in 2013 after perceiving “a void in fashion for curvy women to express themselves.”
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Duster Jacket by Zelie for She
Image Credit: Zelie for She The Caravan burnout velvet duster jacket by Zelie for She retails for $129.
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Zelie for She Skirt and Top Set
Image Credit: Zelie for She The Zelie for SheWilderness Cozy Set in blush retails for $99 at Nordstrom’s flagship, and on Nordstrom.com.
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Zelie for She Wilderness Cozy Long Sleeve Top
Image Credit: Zelie for She The designer characterized the brand, which deals in romantic velour and lace maxi dresses as well as soft, flowing loungewear, as “an unapologetic expression of one’s authenticity and individuality.”
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Zelie for She at Nordstrom’s NYC Flagship
Image Credit: Zelie for She, a Black-founded fashion brand Nordstrom is promoting during Black History Month According to Wanlass, the company decided to showcase a curation of black-owned and founded brands at the New York City flagship’s Center Stage, a space designed to highlight a rotating cast of designers and products, to give them “our highest level of exposure by amplifying their voices.”
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John Dean, Founder and CEO of Renowned
Image Credit: Renowned Renowned, a menswear brand from Los Angeles founded by John Dean, “tells stories from a perspective that is relatable to anyone chasing a dream.”
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Skyline Views Short Sleeve Button-Up Camp Shirt and Pants by Renowned
Image Credit: Renowned The brand blends contemporary streetwear styling with patterns and motifs that are evocative of moments in black history in the U.S., and aims to “create a brighter and more dynamic future for all those who consume it.”
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LA Men’s KEEP OFF Graphic Tee by Renowned
Image Credit: Renowned T-shirts from Renowned’s collection with Nordstrom retail for $55.
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Renowned’s Corner at Nordstrom’s Center Stage
Image Credit: Nordstrom The in-store space is designed with the look of a fashion archive, giving consumers the opportunity to browse and discover more about each brand and its founders. The collections will be on display at the Nordstrom flagship until March 28.
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Miko Underwood, Founder and Designer of Oak & Acorn
Image Credit: Oak & Acorn Designed by Harlem-based founder Miko Underwood, Oak & Acorn’s genderless luxury denim and streetwear blends an eco-conscious sensibility with bold storytelling and design elements that highlight the African American experience and the community’s historical social impact.
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Oak & Acorn’s Collection at Nordstrom
Image Credit: Oak & Acorn Bold indigo prints, luxury denim and graphic streetwear make up the collection debuting this month at Nordstrom’s Center Stage flagship in New York City.
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Oak & Acorn Born Free Rooted Hoodie
Image Credit: Oak & Acorn Oak & Acorn’s luxury staples are made in Harlem, New York.
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Alicia Scott, Range Beauty Founder
Image Credit: Steve Madden Scott was a featured entrepreneur in Steve Madden’s Self Made X Fearless Fund Series this month. Range offers “clean beauty for the forgotten shades,” in vegan, cruelty-free formulations.
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Founders of AMP Beauty
Image Credit: Steve Madden Phyllicia Phillips, J.D., Angel Lenise and Montre Moore, who founded AMP Beauty, were featured in the Self Made X Fearless Fund Series. The brand is committed to “meeting the beauty needs of diverse shoppers” by providing an array of makeup shades, skincare and haircare formulations.
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Steve Madden’s Walk in Her Shoes Giveaway
Image Credit: Steve Madden The final stage of the collab will be a “Walk in Her Shoes” campaign, wherein one lucky entrepreneur will be gifted a fully-stocked shoe closet packed with Steve Madden’s latest designs.
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Banana Republic’s True Hues Campaign
Image Credit: Banana Republic A campaign shot by Black photographer Dana Scruggs features a number activists “who embody true diversity across body type, gender identity, skin tone, ability and background,” the brand said.
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True Hues Slip Dress
Image Credit: Banana Republic The expanded range will include more inclusive color ways to complement natural skin tones.
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True Hues Cami
Image Credit: Banana Republic The line of bodysuits, camis, tanks, T-shirts, slip dresses and other undergarments now features 17 different tones to suit all shoppers.
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True Hues Bodysuit
Image Credit: Banana Republic Writer and record producer Drew Dixon, artist and designer Karina Sharif, professional dancer and director Stephanie Kim and culture writer and journalist Sydney Sweeney are among the faces pictured in the campaign.
