Thank you so much for the positive feedback for the Big List of Black-Owned Kawaii Brands! Some of the kawaii brands have given their positive feedback and they are moved to see so much support from you all! Keep it up!
I received many requests for black-owned goth brands, so I put out some calls to request submissions. If you know any that I’m missing please send me a link! Historically, black goths and punks have been underrepresented in a predominantly white scene, so today I want to share with you some of the amazing black-owned goth/punk brands!
Here are 20+ black-owned goth/punk clothing and accessories brands you can support for your alternative fashion needs.
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Glam Goth Beauty is a vegan and cruelty-free indie cosmetics brand. They make eyemazing lashes, eyeshadows, glitter, and lipsticks. They also sell some branded apparel.
Adorned by Chi is an clothing and accessories brand designed for misfits and magical girls. They also produce original magical girl manga series. Adorned by Chi has been featured on Afropunk, Blavity, Nylon, The Huffington Post, and Buzzfeed.
Elegy Clothing is a gothic and lolita indie brand based in Cincinnati, OH. Elegy makes both lolita and ouji designs with original prints leaning towards gothic and classic styles.
Pretty Boy Gothic is based in Houston, TX. They make men’s designs. 25% of profits made from their Pain Fundraiser T-Shirt will be donated to the Know Your Rights Foundation.
Samantha Rei is an American fashion designer who competed on Project Runway season 16. Her first brand was lolita fashion and evolved into a new eponymous label Samantha Rei. “Samantha Rei embodies the sweetness, femininity and attention to detail.”
Lilith et Adalia is a lifestyle brand created by a duo in New York City. They create one-of-a-kind pieces for in both adults’ and children’s sizes. Their gothic and classic lolita pieces are inspired by a mix of vintage, classic, whimsical, and elegant elements.
Wickedland Jewelry is an accessories store based in Kalamazoo, MI. Their jewelry is made for werewolves, witches, and those who fell through the looking glass. They are based
Dark Jasmine Clothing creates handmade goth and alternative clothing. Their vibe is “a mixture of alternative grunge with modern goth; giving you a torn and patched-up looks along with clean modern dark fashion.”
Nasty Gem creates handmade faux leather and vinyl accessories. Their accessories with plenty of chains and spikes will make a statement to any outfit. They also have a sister brand Nasty Basix for the budget-conscious goth.
Black Widow Beauty creates bold, eccentric, and eccentric eyelashes for the gothic, alternative, and emo communities. Their eyelashes are cruelty-free with vegan options available.
In Control Clothing is an apparel shop based in Houston, TX. Their designs come in both pastel and dark colorways with inspirations from anime, vaporware, outer space, and much more.
Funky Punk NYC, formerly known as Surreal Designs NYC, is an artist creating bold colorful designs inspired by comics, horror, classic rock, and surrealism. They sell printed apparel along with vintage, hand-painted accessories, and prints.
Blkgrlswurld is a zine for black girls who love alt, punk, and heavy metal music. In addition to the zine, they have merch in the form of various tops and bags.
VickiBeWicked, based in Durham, NC, creates functional art. Their artwork is available on shirts, hoodies, phone cases, and stickers. Their art is focused on alternative/goth/afro-punk subculture.
Penny Dreads and Wigs sells alternative-inspired designer wigs, synthetic dreadlocks, hair extensions, accessories and more. They are based in Chicago, IL.
Three of Swords is based out of Atlanta, GA. Their brand is all about the bewitching, laid-back aesthetic. They take pride in being fashionable, comfortable, darkly inclined, AND inclusive.
Oculto Masks is a designer based in Vancouver, Canada. They create couture dark and gothic masks for film and TV, but also have ready-made face masks and dress hats available to purchase.
Shrine of Hollywood creates decadent rock fashion. They are based and made in Los Angeles, CA. Their designs are suitable for gothic, rock, Renaissance Fair, and many other occasions.
BeetleMilk is creating clothing and merchandise with wholesome pastel occult themes. Their designs are a mix of scary and cute, perfect for pastel goth lovers and kawaii lovers.
Jack Rabbid, LLC is creating alternative fashion with a cause. The brand is dedicated towards spreading awareness and prevention of suicide. A percentage of profits go to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline to save lives.
Dandy Puppeteer is a delicious-looking jewelry and accessories brand based in the US. Their whimsical food designs come in sweet and spooky flavors. They plan to produce clothing in the future.
Hellz Belles Co is a new American brand inspired by gothic lifestyle and Japanese street fashion. Their goal is to make a space for BIPOC femmes to be able to express themselves in the alternative scene. Pieces are handmade to order.
Kursèd Thread is an artist-driven alternative brand based out of NYC. They released their first design in 2022 and will continue to create quality pieces in small runs with inclusive sizing.
Did you seen anything you liked? Buy it! If you can’t buy it now, make sure to follow them on social media! Supporting these brands or your local black-owned businesses is just one out of many ways support equality. If you’d like to donate directly to the cause, some organizations to donate to are the Black Visions Collective, Reclaim the Block, the North Star Health Collective, and your local bail fund for protestors. There are additional resources on how to help on this Black Lives Matter Carrd which is constantly updated. If you are unsure where or how to start supporting, I highly recommend reading Jadeisland’s “Pink Energy: Where’s the Kawaii Riot” post for steps you can start taking. Remember, black lives matter.
All images belong to the respective brands. If you are a business owner who would like to be added to the list, please feel free to contact me to be added.
Would you please add @x.rae.art to this list? Thank you! 🙂
Omg thank you for posting this 🖤 I’ll def be shopping at these stores.
Add @sav_noir
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TearsOfMyEnemies
Also the company Drop Dead and Wrought