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Exploring the connection between identity & style while merging comfort & durability. nurturing your expression in the day to day.
A curated space celebrating Black-owned businesses that weave creativity, culture, and craftsmanship into every stitch. Seamstress' Alley highlights clothing, fabrics, and accessories that embody the heart of Cottagecore Black Folks—where tradition meets artistry, and community thrives through handmade beauty and intentional design.
Shortte Stitch
Shortte Stitch is a creative studio founded by Shiloh, specializing in handcrafted, high-quality textile goods that blend artistry with functionality. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and meticulously made, reflecting a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, sustainability, and timeless style. Through Shortte Stitch, Shiloh celebrates the beauty of slow fashion and the joy of creating pieces that tell a story through every stitch.
House of Aama explores the folkways of the Black experience by designing timeless garments with nostalgic references informed by historical research, archival analysis, and storytelling. We aim to evoke dialogue, social commentary and conversations around heritage, remembrance and shed light on nuanced histories.
Out of disappointment for not being able to find both sustainable and fashionable socks, Stephen Steele founded Kind Socks in 2017. The brand creates colorful and fun designs out of responsibly sourced organic cotton.
Shade Akanbi established her ethical textile label, Printed Pattern People, in Brooklyn in 2014, translating traditional ethnic materials into modern reinterpretations for everyday wear. The brand mixes its bohemian Brooklyn vibe with rich colorful textiles, prints, patterns, and textures inspired by the founder’s travels.
Brother Vellies
Brother Vellies was founded in 2013 by Canadian and fashion professional Aurora James with the goal of keeping traditional African design practices and techniques alive while creating and sustaining artisanal jobs. Originally focused on South African vellies made of Springbok leather, the collection is now produced across the globe in South Africa, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Italy, Haiti and New York City.