11 Brands Giving Back During Black History Month

Due recent events in the past year, consumers are becoming more and more aware of where and how their money is spent especially when it comes to ethical practices for equality. Many brands were unaware of the lack of diversity and responsibility each company carries to do their part. Throughout the Fashion of Philly platform, we are be highlighting some of those brands that are giving back during Black History Month and beyond. 

Beauty

MISS SWISS

20% of sales from Feb 12th to Feb 26th will be going to Gyrl Wonder, a nonprofit shaping the next generation of Black female leaders through social impact & career exploration.

Website: https://www.missswiss.com/

OH.SO 

All-natural selfcare collection OH.SO will donate 10% of profits throughout the month to Black Girls Code, an organization that empowers young women of color ages 7-17 to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders + creators.

Website: https://www.shopohso.com/

Fashion

Bourbon Summer Cartoon Crisis

Newly launched mens and womens athleisure and suiting brand will donate 100% of the net profits throughout the month to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.

Website: http://www.bourbonsummercartooncrisis.com/

Brassybra

Inclusion and supporting the black community and communities of color has always been part of the Brassybra DNA. The brand donates a portion of proceeds monthly to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Brassybra is known for their diverse invisible breast tape that lifts, shapes and supports your breast, just like a regular bra.

Website: https://www.brassybra.com/

ETICA

For the month of February, the brand will donate 10% of all sales on eticadenim.com to the NAACP Empowerment Programs. They will also be giving a free Botanical tie-dye mask with every purchase. 

Website: https://eticadenim.com/

Haverhill

 Haverhill will donate 10% of proceeds from the  HOPE Collection to Color of Change. Each stone in the collection has meaning: Amethyst is known to generate positive transformation and communication. Sapphire is known to guard the innocent. Blue Topaz promotes peace.

LILYSILK 

Luxury Silk RTW and accessories brand LILYSILK will donate 5% of each sale to Black Lives Matter until February 22nd. The brand will also have 10% off selected styles

Code: BLM10

Website: http://lilysilk.com/

Made By Mary

Launching February 4th, Made By Mary is proud to introduce the Unity Rectangle Necklace ($70) with 10% of proceeds being donated to the Loveland Foundation. Designed by Fatima Dedrickson of @stylefitfatty, the limited edition Unity Rectangle Necklace reminds us to link our arms, hold hands, and grow together in unity. This piece represents YOU & ME; women of all races, religions, body types, ages, and sexual orientation. The hands signify each woman's strength, courage, and commitment to growth. Remember- you are seen, you are loved, and you are brave. 

Website: https://www.madebymary.com/

Mono B

Newly launched activewear brand Mono B will donate 10% of sales throughout the month to GirlTrek, the largest public health + self-care movement for Black women! Mono B will also give 15% off throughout the month with discount #FINDYOURPOWER

Website: https://www.monobathleisure.com/

Proud

Ethically sourced collection with a mission to give back, Proud regularly donates 10% of each purchase to Off The Street Club, which currently serves more than 3,000 Chicago kids seeking a safe place from dangerous conditions, where they can go to learn, laugh and play without worry.

Website: https://wearproud.com/

Ten Wilde

Ten Wilde Will donate $1 from every sale throughout the month of February to Color of Change

Website: https://tenwilde.com/