Over the past couple of years, campaigns and initiatives have popped up encouraging consumers to shop Black-owned businesses. In the spirit of these call-to-actions, weβre sharing 34 Black-owned businesses to shop in metro Detroit. From luxury clothing to sustainable beauty products and handcrafted arts to tasty tea blends, these local Black-owned brand and retailers are offering up unique goods and finely curated shopping experiences.
Of course, this is just a small snapshot of the Black-owned shops in metro Detroit. Please share more of your favorites with us in the comment section so we can add them to our list.
Clothing & Accessories
Dandy Detroit
Dandy Detroit offers custom-tailored clothing for men. The brand is owned by Nelson T. Sanders Jr., who has more than 15 years of experience in high-end custom clothing and previously worked as the creative director at 1701 Bespoke. Heβs also the founder of The Seen Detroit, a stylish collective of Detroit creatives.ΜύDandy Detroit, ;Μύ
The Shoe Box
The Shoe Box, located on Detroitβs Avenue of Fashion, is a shoe and menβs clothing store. Opened in September 2017, The Shoe Box has goals of helping customers look and feel their best while also supplying jobs on the Avenue of Fashion. Open seven days a week. The Shoe Box, ; .
Definitely Different Boutique
Founded in 1995, Imani Loveβs Definitely Different Boutique has unique styles for women, with new pieces including tie-dye dresses, and colorful statement necklaces.ΜύDefinitely Different,Μύ; .Μύ
DΓ©troit is the New Black
Roslyn Karamokoβs DΓ©troit is the New Black offers T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and more for men, women, and children, as well as accessories like DITNB hats and totes. The online store also sells its own body roller and room spray, featuring a signature scent of sage, frankincense, and sandalwood.ΜύDΓ©troit is the New Black,Μύ.
The Dirt Label
The Dirt Label was founded by Chris Morris in 2006. The brandβs philosophy is βplay by your own rules,β and it embodies this in its unique designs. The Dirt Label is known for its bear clothing β illustrations of bears dressed as different notable figures are depicted on the items β and newly released graphic tees feature people like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and Malcolm X.ΜύThe Dirt Label,Μύ; .
Flo Boutique
Felicia Williams-Patrickβs Flo Boutique carries menβs and womenβs clothing by local, national, and international designers. The eclectic mix of unique clothing options at this shop, which is named after Williams-Patrickβs mother, gives patrons the chance to find something that fits their style. Flo Boutique Co,Μύ; .Μύ
Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese
Detroit designer Tracy Reese unveiled her sustainable collectionΜύHope for FlowersΜύin 2019. Made from ethical sourcing practices, the line features feminine dresses and separates in floral prints, stripes, and other unique prints. A portion of sales from Hope for Flowers go to recycling organization Detroit Dirt.ΜύHope for Flowers, ;.
K. Walker Collective
This lifestyle clothing company owned by Ken Walker offers clothing for men. K. Walker Collective, which held its inaugural New York Fashion Week showcase in February 2019 andΜύopened its flagship store in Detroit, carries luxe tees, vibrant pullover hoodies, tracksuit sets, black velvet face masks, and hats and beanies marked with the brandβs βKβ logo.ΜύK. Walker Collective,Μύ;Μύ.
Love Travels Imports
This Detroit company sells fair-trade artisan goods handcrafted in places like Haiti, South Africa, Peru, and Guatemala. The founder ofΜύLove Travels Imports, Yvette Jenkins, picks out the womenβs and menβs apparel, body products, home dΓ©cor, and more during her travels, so each piece has a story behind it.ΜύLove Travels Imports,Μύ; .
The Lowry Estate
Named after owner Corliss Elizabeth Williamsβ grandmother, this vintage boutique specializes in festive womenβs apparel from the β70s-β90s. Recent items, shared on The Lowry Estateβs social media pages, include vinyl parachute pants, a satin color block dress, a vintage winter sea burst top, and more.ΜύThe Lowry Estate, Courtyard Entrance,Μύ; .
Not Sorry Goods
This brand, co-founded by Dy-Min Johnson and Jessica Minnick, is for those who are not sorry for being themselves. Sustainability and inclusivity are core focuses of Not Sorry Apparel, which sells shirts, crewnecks, accessories, patches, and totes. Itβs known for its βNot Sorryβ items, which include clothing with sayings like βQueer Not Sorry,β βDetroit Not Sorry,β and βBlack Not Sorry.βΜύNot Sorry Apparel,Μύ; .
Negash Apparel and Footwear
Inspired by Egyptian royalty, this brand by Rocklin Jackson is known for its luxury sneaker options. Negash Apparel and Footwear also offers clothing and accessories, as well as books, games, and health and wellness items.ΜύNegash Apparel & Footwear;Μύ;Μύ.
Offin Riverβs Accessories, Etcetera
Started in 1994, Kwame and Sharon Yamoahβs Offin Riverβs Accessories, Etcetera sells clothing from sizes eight to 3X, and accessories like hats, handbags, and jewelry. Some of the items in the shop are created by designers Gloria Bradley, Rena Hinton, Karen Travis, and JoAnne Edison.ΜύOffin Riverβs Accessories, Etcetera, The Collective, ;Μύ.
Savvy Chic
The name of this shop, owned by Karen Brown, says it all. This Parisian-style boutique located in Eastern Market carries items ranging from fashion to home goods and even food. Savvy Chic has been a Detroit staple for 16 years.ΜύSavvy Chic,Μύ.
Spectacles
Open since 1984, Zana Smithβs Spectacles sells sunglasses, hats, and bandanas as well as shirts and CDs.ΜύSpectacles,Μύ; .
Wayne McGibbon Clothier
Located on the Avenue of Fashion, Wayne McGibbon Clothier offers hats for all occasions. Owner Wayne McGibbon has been selling hats for more than 25 years, and he started his personal styling business in 2016.ΜύWayne McGibbon Clothier,Μύ; .
΄ά²Ή°ω°μ±θ²Ήβs
This West African clothing store, owned by Tracy Garley, offers tops, skirts, pants, head wraps, unisex dashikis, and more in bright colors and unique patterns. Using fabric imported from Ghana, Nigeria, and Liberia, pieces are handmade in ΄ά²Ή°ω°μ±θ²Ήβs production facility in Detroit.Μύ΄ά²Ή°ω°μ±θ²Ήβs; .
Beauty & Wellness
12th & ViV
This home decor and skincare company, created by Darian Cook in 2015, offers candles, creams, scrubs, and essential oils made from certified organic oils. The brandβs candles are handmade and hand-poured in small batches, and 12th and Viv also offers private candle pouring workshops. 12th & Viv; .
Bath Savvy
Shannon Reavesβ company Bath Savvy offers natural soaps, oil creams, sugar scrubs, bath bombs, and whipped body butters. There are no perfumes, dyes, or artificial fillers in the products, and they are vegan and safe for all skin types.ΜύBath Savvy,Μύ; .
Cream Blends
Cream BlendsΜύowners Yolanda and Rick Williams use simple ingredients in their body butters, scrubs, oils, lip scrubs, candles, soaps, and bath bombs. They use beeswax fromΜύDetroit Hives, a local bee farm.ΜύCream Blends, ; .
Ella Jae Essentials
LaβAsia Johnsonβs launched her business when skin issues related to her Crohnβs Disease could not be resolved with prescribed medications and ointments. Ella Jae Essentials skincare, haircare, beard care, and beauty products aim to be healthy and healing.ΜύElla Jae Essentials,Μύ;Μύ.
Green Olive Soaps
Green Olive Soaps is a luxury organic and vegan skincare company that specializes in soap bars, body butters and scrubs, bathing salts, and lip balms and scrubs. Started by Camilla Rice, the companyβs products are cruelty-free and sold in biodegradable packaging.ΜύGreen Olive Soaps,; .
House of Intentions Candle and Metaphysical Shop
Owned by Shekita Long, this shop sells everything from wellness items such as essential oils, herbs and teas, and crystals to household items like candles, fabrics, yoga mats, and incense.ΜύHouse of Intentions Candle and Metaphysical Shop;Μύ.
Ilera Apothecary
Chinonye Akunneβs natural skincare company is informed by her Nigerian roots. Ilera Apothecary embraces West African practices to create sustainable face and body cleansers, soaps, and other personal care items. Their products are offered at their headquarters and other stores in Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Ilera Apothecary HQ; .
The Lip Bar
The Lip Bar is your go-to spot for lip, face, and eye products. Make the most out of your beauty routine by picking up the Fast Face Kit, a collection of six products that help you apply a full face of makeup in seven minutes. Owned by Melissa Butler, this vegan and cruelty-free brand aims to be inclusive by offering a wide range of shades and producing brand imagery featuring people of all ages and complexions. Lip Barβs flagship store is in Detroit, and its products can also be found in more than 450 target locations. The Lip Bar, ;Μύ.
The Ten
You can get a mani or pedi at this nail salon, which boasts an array of beauty goods. The salon sells its own home spray, slide sandals, and candles, which feature a scent of rosewood, blue musk, bergamot, lavender, and amber. Shop online or in the salon.ΜύThe Ten Nail Bar,Μύ; .
Books
Detroit Book City
This independent book store, owned by Janeice and Reginald Haynes, offers new and used adult and childrenβs books, as well as books by Detroit Black indie authors and rare African-American books. Detroit Book City also sells T-shirts, CDs, candles, and African body oils and soaps, among many other things.ΜύDetroit Book City Bookstore,Μύ; .
Source Booksellers
This Midtown bookstore owned by Janet Webster Jones offers an array of unique non-fiction books on history and culture, health and well-being, metaphysics and spirituality, and books by and about women.ΜύSource Booksellers,Μύ; .
Food & Drink
House of Pure Vin
House of Pure Vin is a wine shop and tasting room in downtown Detroit. Shop their wide range of wines in store or online or join the Wine Club to get hand-selected bottles of wine delivered to your door each month.ΜύHouse of Pure Vin,Μύ; .
Just a Bit Eclectic
This nonprofit shop owned by Darlene Alston is a tea loverβs paradise. Tea blends include Darjeeling, Chai Spice, Pearl Tea, Japanese Cherry Blossom, Orange Chocolate, and Bubba Gum Mango. Customers can sip tea in the shop or purchase the loose-leaf teas to enjoy at home. Just a Bit Eclectic also sells tea-related items as well as handcrafted and vintage goods.ΜύJust A Bit Eclectic,Μύ; .
HomeΜύ& Art
ArtLoft Midtown
Curator Rachael Adadevoh-Woods handpicks items for her store, which carries brands like Jonathan Adler, Michael Aram, and Carrol Boyes. ArtLoft sells housewares, watches, functional art, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. The shop also offers a bridal registry.ΜύArtLoft Midtown,Μύ;Μύ.
Ericβs Iβve Been Framed
This personal framing company carries shadow boxes, plexiglass boxes, and caters to custom orders. Owned by Eric Vaughn, the store also sells goods made by local artists.ΜύEricβs Iβve Been Framed,Μύ16527 Livernois Ave., Detroit; .
Joβs Gallery
This second-generation gallery now owned by Garnette Archer is the oldest gallery on Livernois Avenue. Joβs Gallery sells original art pieces, high-quality prints, sculptures, and jewelry from creatives across the country. The shop also offers framing services and a cafΓ©.ΜύJoβs Gallery,Μύ;Μύ
Leaf Me
An online plant boutique created by entrepreneur Alexis Sims, Leaf Me carries a variety of Ficus, Calathea, Dracaenas, and more. The shop also offers services like plant rental, repotting, and plant styling.ΜύLeaf Me;Μύ.
This post has been updated for 2024.
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