Five Black Accessories Designers You Need to Know

Although the number of Black designers in the fashion industry remains painfully small, there are still several who are making major waves amongst their peers. While many are focused on ready-to-wear, the following designers are also very well known for their shoes and accessories. Take a look at five Black accessories designers you need to know.

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Armando Cabral

Designer and model Armando Cabral's eponymous label features a range of shoe styles including boots, derby's, loafers and sneakers. His footwear features clean, classic silhouettes, mainly in neutral colors which can serve as staples in any man's wardrobe.

Casely-Hayford

British-based designer Charlie Casely-Hayford has risen to the top of the fashion ladder after starting the brand Casely-Hayford with his late father Joe. In addition to mens and womenswear, Casely-Hayford also creates stylish accessories, including nylon bags and croc-embossed lace-ups that will lift any drab outfit.

Harrison-Blake

Founded by Rich Taylor in 2014, Harrison-Blake is a family business that make custom suits and shoes for men. The brand also offers a necktie-line and a wide range of accessories including pocket squares, socks and jewelry to round out your wardrobe.

Johnny Nelson

Johnny Nelson is a jewelry designer based in New York City who creates bold necklaces and earrings for both male and female clients. However, he is best known for his multi-finger gold rings, often featuring faces of significant black figures from history and pop culture.

Telfar

Telfar Clemons is a huge star in the fashion industry.  In addition to ready-to-wear under his brand Telfar, Clemons also creates accessories, including his highly sought after tote bags which consistently sell-out and have graced the arms of countless celebrities and influencers. He has also been named the Council of Fashion Designers of America's accessories designer of the year.