While we don’t need a specific calendar date to celebrate the UK’s Black fashion talent, October’s Black History Month provides the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on their work. Intentionally championing and shopping these brands helps ensure Black-owned businesses get the visibility and support they deserve. Here are the some of our favourite British and Black-owned fashion brands to have on your radar, from household names to rising stars.

Wales Bonner

Founded by Grace Wales Bonner in 2014, the Central Saint Martins alumna started with menswear but has since achieved huge success, expanding into womenswear and collaborating with household names like Dior and Adidas Originals – we all know and love the trainers with the oversized tongue, playful colourways, and prints. Her aesthetic fuses European heritage with an Afro-Atlantic spirit, and her collections feel like true cultural touchpoints filled with subcultural references, from this season’s striped rugby tops to scarlet leather biker jackets and elevated track pants.

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Blue long-sleeved polo shirt with horizontal red and black stripes and a white embroidered logo, a standout piece from emerging British fashion brands.
Striped Polo Shirt
Wales Bonner, £695
Black midi skirt from a British fashion brand, embellished with scattered silver studs and a vertical row of eyelets along a side slit.
Cosmic Embellished Skirt
Wales Bonner, £895
A brown and white zebra print flat loafer from a British fashion brand.
Dakar Zebra-Print Loafers
Wales Bonner, £595

Martine Rose

Though technically a menswear label, the 2007-launched brand Martine Rose effortlessly crosses over into gender-neutral style. What began as a capsule shirting collection has grown into a world-renowned brand stocked in retailers like Mr Porter and Dover Street Market. Her signature aesthetic plays with exaggerated proportions, unexpected textures, innovative fabrications, and rich subcultural references.

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Cream-coloured long-sleeve athletic shirt from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a lace-up front, maroon trim, and the Martine Rose logo on the chest.
Lace Up Football Top
Martine Rose, £360
Dark brown square-toe mule loafers from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a silver chain detail across the front.
Fold Back Loafer
Martine Rose, £540
Brown leather jacket from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a collared neckline, a front zip, and buttoned chest pockets.
Zip Front Denim Jacket
Martine Rose, £1,305

TOVE Studio

This brand needs little introduction; their goregous shirred and pleated sundresses have been spotted on just about every fashion influencer worth their salt in recent years. Founded by friends Camille Perry and Holly Wright, TOVE was started with one goal: to design modern, feminine clothing that will seamlessly fit into busy lifestyles, and it has done jus that. The name itself means strength and beauty in Danish, and they have become known for their small, considered collections, minimalist shapes, and quiet luxury feel. Luxe fabrics like silk, cashmere, and wool are always present, creating wonderfully comfortable pieces that feel special and elevated for every occasion.

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Red long-sleeve knitted jumper by Tove, a Black-owned fashion brand, featuring a tie detail at the neckline.
Malia Cashmere Sweater
TOVE
Black single-breasted coat from a black owned fashion brand, featuring a notched collar and an embossed crocodile-texture finish.
Clea Leather Coat
TOVE, £2,995
Champagne-coloured strapless mini dress from a Black-owned fashion brand, featuring a draped, knotted bodice.
Eden Strapless Draped Top
TOVE, £645

Kemi Telford

Founded by Nigerian-born Yvonne Modupe Telford, Kemi Telford started life as a fashion blog where Yvonne shared her love of clothes and outfits online. Unsurprisingly, women began asking where she got her looks from, and with just £50, a brand was born. Kemi Telford has since grown into a full womenswear line, celebrating print, color, confidence, and pieces that make the whole outfit.

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A person wearing a short-sleeved cream button-through shirt and wide-leg patterned trousers from a black-owned fashion brand.
Megan Wide-Leg Palazzo Pants
Kemi Telford, £155
A person wears a patterned skirt paired with a green short-sleeved shirt featuring vertical stripes and large blue and brown polka dots, showcasing style from black owned fashion brands.
Ani Printed Cotton Twill Shirt
Kemi Telford, £115
A model wears a calf-length dress from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a patterned bodice, a leaf-print skirt, and green platform heels.
Marianne Greta Hand-Beaded Dress
Kemi Telford, £255

TTYA Lab

Tall women, this is one to bookmark. TTYA was founded in 2013 by Irene Agbontaen, born from her first-hand experience navigating the wardrobe limitations of a 5ft11″ frame. Each piece is crafted with the specific proportions, length, and fit so often missing in womenswear lines. The aesthetic is chic and polished – think floor-sweeping heritage check coats, sporty bomber jackets, slinky slip dresses, and statement shoulder blouses, all in a sleek, minimalist monochrome palette. Perfect for a corporate or workwear wardrobe, at a very reasonable price point.

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A model wearing a black structured blazer from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a high collar and a cinched, hourglass waist.
Structured Blazer
TTYA Lab, £130
A person wears a black top from a black owned fashion brand tucked into high-waisted, pleated grey trousers with belt loops.
Wide Leg Trousers
TTYA Lab, £75
A model wears a white long-sleeved blouse from a black-owned fashion brand with dramatic puffed shoulders and a large bow at the neck, paired with black fitted trousers.
Drape Shirt
TTYA Lab, £80

Roop

If you love cute bags that bring coquettish charm to every look, bookmark Roop. Founded by designer Natasha Fernandes Anjo, the eco-conscious, Manchester-based brand crafts distinctive taffeta bags known for their frilled edges and Japanese-inspired knot details. They work just as effortlessly with jeans and a tee as they do for modern brides, with their pale blue and white wedding collection.

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Red tote bag from a black owned fashion brand, featuring ruffled edges and two shoulder straps.
Gladys Handbag
Roop, £90
Black fabric handbag with a knotted design and gathered handle from a Black-owned fashion brand.
Furoshiki Handbag
Roop, £82
Small pink satin handbag with a knot handle from a black owned fashion brand.
Cleo Handbag
Roop, £70

Jakke

If you’re in the market for a new jacket punchy with peronality but still classic and cool, Jakke is one to watch. The brand has nailed one thing and one thing only, excellent outerwear. Think black leather avicator jackets trimmed with lime green faux fur, cow print dress coats, or vintage-feel faux fur. The brand has a rich hirotry, too, starting in a leather factory off Brick Lane back in the 1960s. Three generations later they are still bringing beautiful leather pieces to style-consious women.

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Jakke knee-length coat in a faux fur cow print from this Black-owned fashion brand, featuring a brown label at the collar.
Cow Print Arc Coat
Jakke, £330
Black jacket from a Black-owned fashion brand, featuring a lime green faux fur collar, hem, and cuffs.
Aviator Jacket
Jakke, £300
Dark brown faux fur coat from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a shawl collar and wide sleeves.
Castello Coat In Dark Chocolate
Jakke, £350

By Ola

This gender-neutral, London-based brand has redefined the tracksuit, crafting seriously cool co-ords in oversized proportions and ultra-cosy fabrics. Standout pieces include whipped cream-hued oversized Bermuda shorts in heavy track-pant fleece, alongside lemon sorbet-coloured zip-ups made for lazy weekends.

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A person wearing a pale yellow zip-up hoodie from a black-owned fashion brand over a white vest and matching loose-fitting tracksuit bottoms.
Primo Pants Lemon Sorbet
By Ola, £150
A person wearing a dark brown zip-up hoodie and matching wide-leg trousers from a black owned fashion brand.
Primo Zip Hoodie Espresso
By Ola, £165
A model wears a matching cream-coloured zip-up hoodie and knee-length wide-leg shorts from a black-owned fashion brand, styled with pointed-toe heels.
Primo Shorts Whipped Cream
By Ola, £165

Ladéga

With over a decade of industry experience at top heritage brands like Burberry, Tumisola Ladéga-Hewitt founded Ladéga in 2024 to bring precise outerwear, exceptional craftsmanship, and a considered approach to modern wardrobes. What sets the London-based label apart is its slow-fashion ethos: releasing only around 12 new designs per year, all crafted from deadstock fabrics in limited runs. Ladéga focuses on timeless pieces that truly earn their place in your closet. The signature piece? One of the best trench coats we have ever seen.

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A person wears a long, cream-coloured coat over dark trousers, carrying a large black clutch bag from a black owned fashion brand.
Signature Flared Car Coat
Ladéga, £1,095
A person wearing a beige, oversized trench coat from a black-owned fashion brand with a high collar.
Signature Flared Trench
Ladéga, £1,095
A woman wearing a belted wool coat from a black-owned fashion brand, featuring a large, draped collar in beige.
Doublè Mohair Wrap Coat
Ladéga, £825


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