Right now, it’s more important than ever to support black-owned businesses. Here are 10 of our favorites that deserve your attention.

There are many ways to be active in the fight against inequality, including donating, protesting and listening. For us at TMM, activism also means supporting black-owned menswear brands around the world.

This is an area that we know we need to improve upon, and that starts with this article: a spotlight on 10 of the most refreshing and exciting black-owned men’s fashion brands.

Whether you like artisanal Italian shoes or smart casual streetwear, you’ll find something on this list for you.

10 Fantastic Black-Owned Menswear Brands to Support

In no particular order…

1) Post-Imperial

Post-Imperial’s website describes the company as “a menswear brand with a strong sense of optimism for the future and a focus on color, pattern and process.”

That ethos is evident in their vivid, unique offerings.

Their clothes are familiar yet somehow exotic, and there’s a good reason for that: they treat their fabrics using a process called Adire, which is a method of hand-dyeing that originated in Nigeria. (Their about page describes this fascinating process, so definitely check that out.)

Combine that process with designs inspired by African culture, and you get authentic clothing that provides insight into black heritage. Post-Imperial excels at combining native African design philosophies and modern menswear, and they absolutely need to be on your radar.

2) Wales Bonner

Designer menswear often consists of pieces no man would actually wear. (Think brands like Bobby Abley.) These clothes definitely turn heads on the runway, but most men wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them.

Enter Wales Bonner, a designer brand that melds high fashion with everyday basics. You’re not going to find any outlandish capes or onesies, but you will find interesting button up shirts, trousers and even outerwear.