Black-owned businesses are gaining more visibility as America reassesses the brands we support and invest in. In the past, FunTimes has highlighted several different types of Black-owned businesses to support, but now we want to highlight Black-owned menswear brands. The world is blessed with many talented designers, especially male designers, and many are branching out and starting their own menswear brands. Take a look at our top five picks amongst many talented brands.

Bricks and Wood

Founded by Kacey Lynch and based in South Central, Los Angeles, Bricks and Wood offers a comfortable range of loungewear and goods to compliment relaxed lifestyles. Bricks and Wood is all about texture and feel, rather than flashy graphics and big statement pieces, inspired by the everyday walks of life within South Central. From t-shirts and; sweatshirts, to beanies and caps, Bricks and Wood has it all for effortless street style. Bricks and Wood describe themselves on their website as “we are more than a brand, we are a platform for the voices unheard.”

Armando Cabral 

Looking for well-crafted footwear from a Black-owned brand? Look no further than Armando Cabral. From sandals to sneakers, this brand is based on classic Italian-crafted footwear made of high-quality leather. Cabral was born in Guinea-Bissau in West Africa, but grew up in Portugal and went to school in England. He moved to New York City for a modelling job and has graced the industry’s top shows and campaigns, including Balmain, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Thom Browne, H&M, and J. Crew. He launched his eponymous footwear line in 2009 for the needs of the modern metropolitan man. In an interview with MMScene, Cabral described his footwear brand as “deeply inspired by timeless design, easy elegance, and luxurious comfort, the collection artfully merges minimalist design with intricate details and technical construction made by Italy’s finest artisans.”

 

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