The beauty and fashion community is coming together this week to protest the racial injustice that continues to run rampant in our country. The time for action is now. Yesterday Glossier CEO Emily Weiss announced that the company will donate $500,000 to organizations combating racism and an additional $500,000 in grants to black-owned businesses in support of the Black Lives Movement. This money will be used to help brands who need investment to grow and provide opportunities for emerging brands who can benefit from Glossier’s large platform to reach new customers.

You too can vote with your dollars by spending money at Black-owned businesses in the community. Here’s a round-up of Black-owned beauty and fashion brands in Seattle.

Apparel

Lika Love

The Oula Company

Gustavo Apiti Couture

Rabecca Onassis Boutique

Satori Boutique

Rossario George

Mannish Boy

Accessories

Kate Mensah

Nuciano

Lace & Pearls Jewelry

Mac House Fashion

Valerie Madison Jewelry

Mrs. Robinson’s Affair Jewelry

Beauty

Alaffia

Lamain Beauty

Peak + Valley

Creatives

Through our work at Gossip & Glamour, we’ve also had the opportunity to work with these amazing local creatives who are doing amazing things in the community. Please check them out and give them a follow on social.

Graphic Artist and Creative Director Brandy Brown of Marabou Design

Photographer and Video Producer Antonio Smith of The Seattle Gents

Marketing Expert Sable Talley of Stylishly Made

Author and Entrepreneur LaEisha Howard

Photographer Mike Garrett

Stylist Curtis Bright of The Bright Report

Learn more about our commitment to action for BIPOC in the fashion industry here.