Whether you’re looking to add some diversity to your usual mix of retailers or you want to discover unique fashion designers carving their way into the mainstream, these Latino- and Latina-owned fashion brands offer all that and more.
From statement-making luxe pieces to affordable, trendy staples, these Latin-owned and -founded businesses make products grounded in messages of sustainability and giving back. Plus, they’re just amazing fashion finds for your wardrobe needs.
Latin-Owned Clothing Brands
annaiss yucra
Latin American designer Annaiss Yucra creates “artivism” fashion that pays homage to Peru. Yucra has received global recognition through international competitions, Peruvian social programs, and creative workshops with Indigenous communities, men in prison and aspiring students.
Farm Rio
JZD
Starting on Etsy in 2014 with the iconic Pink Latina Power Tee, JZD has grown into a formidable Queer, woman- and Latina-owned lifestyle brand. From T-shirts to accessories to stationary and everything in between, JZD has expanded its inventory, store space and Mexican-American reach.
Martin Across
Drawing inspiration from Earth’s sediments, layers and minerals, Martin Across designs that are handcrafted in Ecuador. Using locally found materials, the designer is mindful of how clothing is produced and consumed, all in an effort to reconcile “our relationship with our planet.”
Selva \ Negra
Founded in 2016 by Kristen Gonzalez, Selva / Negra is focused on sustainability, making only small batches of products. The contemporary, woman-, Latina- and Filipina-owned brand focuses on sustainably sourced materials, upcycling fabric waste, ethical practices, inclusive sizing and apparel you can feel good about wearing.
Silvia Tcherassi
Born in Colombia, Silvia Tcherassi has won countless fashion awards for her Latin flair designs. She started as an interior designer but soon would bring her eye for artistic style to the fashion world, selling her own collections worldwide. The luxe fashion brand offers apparel and accessories that are available worldwide.
Simonett
Viva La Bonita
Inspired by fearless women, Viva La Bonita gives street cred to their Latina-inspired apparel. Rachel Gomez started Viva La Bonita in 2015, making custom-printed T-shirts. The lifestyle brand is known for its super cool, on-the-fly POV videos. Based in Los Angeles, Viva La Bonita is also carried at retailers like Nordstrom, Zumiez and Footlocker.
Latin-Owned Jewelry Brands
Blobb
Hey Harper
Known for its waterproof jewelry, Portugal-based Hey Harper brings creativity and imagination to its artistic collections with a range of products that cater to every taste and budget.
Sunday Energy
If you’re looking for affordable, high-quality jewelry, then here it is. Founded by Dominican-American Melissa Flores, Sunday Energy sells dainty jewelry and is your destination for purposeful accessories.
Latin-Owned Shoe Brands
Cariuma
This eco-conscious sneaker brand combines the founders’ love of skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding and their home country, Brazil. Cariuma is reinventing the sneaker world to be cooler, more comfortable and 100% Earth-friendly.
Flor de Maria
Peruvian designer Flor de Maria Rivera participates in every step of the design process of her Flor de Maria shoes — from sketching to sourcing choice materials to the finished product. You’ve likely seen the glamorous footwear on countless celebs, including Kylie Jenner, Jenna Ortega and Cameron Diaz, to name a few.
Freda Salvador
Started by two BFFs, Freda Salvador footwear features unconventional styles mixed with timeless feminine silhouettes. This women-owned brand makes products by hand in small batches, using high-quality leather from Italy and Spain by artisans in family-owned factories.
Latin-Owned Hat + Handbag Brands
Gladys Tamez
Whether you’re attending the Kentucky Derby or walking to the mailbox, you’ll look better doing it in a Gladys Tamez hat. Tamez designs men’s and women’s hats that are inspired by art, sculpture and historical fashion. Oh, and celebrities like Lady Gaga love wearing Gladys Tamez hats, too.
Grl Collective
Grl Collective is a straight-up mood. With its mantra, “Designed For Girls Who Give A F*ck,” this infectious woman-owned lifestyle brand sells apparel, handbags, jewelry and more. Their products are ethical and sustainable, using only the best materials and eco-friendly packaging.
Soraya Hennessy
Soraya Hennessy was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The brand’s handbags are made by female artisans in Wayuu by hand in the artisan’s home, which means no factories or mass production. Besides bags, you can also find hats and home accessories.
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