Black Owned Alternatives

Non-StopJFK2TAB

Rising Star
Platinum Member
Honestly, I never shopped at H&M. Never intended to either. Even before all the recent bs.

Cool thread tho.
I bought from Fashion Geek before. He got a store in the CHi.
I shopped at h&m in 2002 when I was in high school. Back then their clothing was a real bargain. Now it’s just really overpriced cotton. Zara’s used to be good too. But only are they not affordable, I have gained a lot of weight. What’s weird is I still have all my clothes from way back when because they were manufactured with care.

I now get a lot of my stuff from primark. I love primark. Cheaply made shit at affordable prices. Can someone explain to me why a hat costs more than $3?

I have a strict $20 price limit for pants.
 

COINTELPRO

Transnational Member
Registered
https://ranktribe.com/blog/10-black-owned-gun-stores-to-help-you-defend-yourself.html

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https://blackgunownersassociation.org/gun-stores-and-ranges/
 

spider705

Light skin, non ADOS Lebron hater!
BGOL Investor
I must say this though concerning Seventeenth Watches...

They have HORRIBLE customer service. Back in April I bought a watch from them because they were running a special:

The next 7 customers to purchase a watch get a free watch.

So I did. I went to the website, it said I was customer 5 to take advantage of the deal. I bought it, and noticed on the invoice that my free watch wasn't on there. I emailed them 4 times, messaged them on Instagram, no response. It's been a month now. Still no answer. The owner has a bit of a reputation of doing that shit, and will make long apologies on Instagram along with promises to change, but nothing ever really changes. He has to do better...

I got the watch I ordered tho, and I love it:

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TEN

Tensei - Admin
Staff member
Welcome to
LOREN SPRATT
https://lorenspratt.com/

We are masters at designing custom menswear and adding our unique signature to men's suits, tuxedos, and dress shirts. Our products are exclusively crafted to reward clients with a great fit and a personalized garment that looks unlike any other brand.

Our collections embody every quality from bold and daring to timeless and classic. For those unfulfilled by a mere selection of suits "off the rack", we offer consultations with our style experts both in-person AND virtually to create a Made-To-Measure look that is guaranteed to be more distinguishing.

Our client list includes Starz’s Survivor's Remorse, BET’s The Game, Grammy Award–winning artists, and a number of notable figures within music, television and film.

We are honored to be apart of and elevate the wardrobes of celebrities, entrepreneurs, businessmen, fathers, sons, grooms, groomsmen, and movers and doers. By all means, we all have a story to tell. It starts with YOU!

So GET STARTED with us today.

We'll help you design the best suit you've ever worn in your life.

Our Suits Tell Stories....and they last forever!
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If you know of or are a man who is a purveyor of fine clothing, then get familiar with Loren Spratt—a uniquely inspiring black-owned clothing brand wholly focused on the male consumer. The Atlanta-based men’s custom couture line is the brainchild of Clark Atlanta University grads Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, Brandon Theriot, and Mario McMillan.

The group, who bonded as fraternity brothers from Kappa Alpha Psi, eventually became solid business partners in the Loren Spratt venture. The brand is poised to extend far beyond their original lot of local customers due to a combination of old-fashioned word of mouth and social media marketing. Loren Spratt suits have been worn by men of color across the country including celebs Jessie T, Usher, and RonReaco Lee of Survivor’s Remorse, and Hosea Sanchez of The Game, to name a few.

“We’ve been fortunate enough to grow organically through word of mouth; focusing on collegiate relationships,” explains Mass. “Between all the friends we accumulated over the course of our time at CAU and the relationships we made through pledging Kappa Alpha Psi, you start to realize really early how large your network truly is. The funny part is we started making suits and generating buzz quite early on. We continued for a few years after graduating, then it seemed like one day everything changed. Everyone around us started getting married, and they made us the ‘go-to’ guys for tuxedos.”

The company started as a side hustle in 2010 and grew into a fully functioning business by 2012. Staying relevantly consistent is our main priority, by doing so we ensure a quality product that keeps our clientele pleased and ever-growing,” Spratt told Black Enterprise. “All of our designs stem from members of the team. Our goal has always been to design the clothes that we wanted to wear and we’re forever grateful to everyone that sees and supports our vision.”

One of the founders, Spratt spent time studying abroad in Beijing, which exposed him to international business and international marketing. Equipped with his education and a variety of professional experiences in the areas of marketing, writing, and wardrobe styling, the ambitious entrepreneur made the most of his time overseas by forging a relationship with a small clothing production company that led to the creation of Loren Spratt.

The fashion startup recently released a collection for upcoming grooms across the United States just in time for wedding season. “We have had our hands in a lot of weddings but a few have really stuck in my mind,” says Spratt. “I love this khaki look we did; it just turned out visually amazing. The colors matched the groom’s vibe and energy—cool, calm, and collected. Everything from the ticket pocket to the darker vest, all the way to the monogram on the sleeve, just looks classically placed together. When it comes to full wedding parties navy always looks classy to me. In my opinion, navy blue is a stronger handshake than your standard black. It’s classic with a little flair.”

New black-owned clothing brands are seemingly sprouting up with more frequency. At 29-years old, Laquan Smith has had her designs worn by Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian West. Lyfestyle, Colour by Nandi Madida, and Pyer Moss are a few other new black-owned clothing brands that have earned buzzed.
 
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