Did you know there are a host of Black-owned face mask companies and designers you can shop for some seriously stylish face coverings?
Yes, you can support Black-owned businesses AND stay safe in style, whether you're looking for a high-end designer face masks like the bestseller from luxury brand Off-White, small Black-owned shops on Etsy or even royally-approved face coverings worn by Meghan Markle!
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We love these cool face masks so much that we've made an edit of some of our favourites that you can shop online right now.
Meghan Markle's favourite face mask brand: Royal Jelly Harlem
When the Duchess of Sussex stepped out with Prince Harry in L.A. to volunteer with a Baby2Baby event in 2020, we all also took note of the Duchess' outfit – and especially her very stylish face mask.
The seersucker striped face covering was by Black-owned brand Royal Jelly Harlem – a fashion and lifestyle label with fans including Taraji P Henson, Gabrielle Union and Claire Danes.
Meghan Markle showed her support for Black-owned Royal Jelly Harlem, wearing a face covering by the brand while volunteering in Los Angeles
Photo: Christian Monterrosa for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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Royal Jelly, which is just one on the list of Meghan-approved brands that make face coverings, does a host of face mask styles – including kids’ versions with adorable matching crowns! – and you can even also shop some of Royal Jelly Harlem's lifestyle creations on Amazon.
Here's our list of more Black-owned face mask companies to discover...
Meghan Markle certainly is helping demonstrate that supporting Black-owned businesses isn't just a trend. And with face coverings now an essential accessory, shopping Black-owned face masks is an easy way to throw your support behind the movement and discover sometimes overlooked brands that you might not have been aware of but will absolutely love.
AFRIKOThreads on Etsy
London-based Etsy shop AFRIKOThreads designs chic luxury face masks for men and women. The five-star shop sells double-layered masks with filter pockets in both print and minimalist looks, like this look in Village Green. Each face masks comes with two filters and a travel bag.
Luxury face mask, £11.99 / $7.26, Etsy
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Black-owned face mask companies on Amazon
We know what you're thinking... Amazon? Yes, you heard right! If you are in the US, check out the Amazon storefront devoted to Black-owned small businesses – where you'll find face masks by Georgia-based Sock Fancy and Hawaii-based Coradorables.
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Coradorables Birds of Paradise Face Mask, , Amazon
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Founded in 2010, Coradorables is based in Honolulu and creates fabulous designs from hand-selected fabrics – including this tropical print cotton face mask that's available on Amazon.
Sock Fancy Face Mask, , Amazon
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Atlanta's Sock Fancy specialises in beanies, socks and of course face masks, which you'll find on the Amazon site. Sock Fancy's face masks are triple-layered, come in a host of colours and prints, and have a nose grip for a perfect fit.
Off-White
Off-White face mask, was $105 now $52.49, Saks Fifth Avenue
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The late Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director Virgil Abloh was behind one of 2020's top-selling designer face masks, by his own label Off-White, founded in 2013. The simple black face mask with signature arrow logo design became a must-have designer face covering, and it's not too late to add it to your own collection.
All Very Goods on Etsy
Modern Muse III: Eden, measures 24"x24", £19.40 ($24), Etsy
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If you’re looking for a cool bandana to wear over your face covering, we love the designs from All Very Goods, a Black-woman owned Etsy seller based in Washington, DC. You can also shop equally gorgeous art prints and totes.
The Clothes Mill on Etsy
Floral and plain face masks from £8.50 each ($12.34), Etsy
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UK-based five-star seller The Clothes Mill on Etsy makes face coverings for every style, from African prints or Liberty floral prints to plain, and you can select face masks with or without a filter pocket.
Cultureville
Adetayo African Print Reusable Face Mask £9.99 ($15), Cultureville
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UK-based Cultureville is a Black-owned fashion brand specialising in sustainable, ethically-made, hand-crafted African print creations.
Bijou Creates on Etsy
African Print Face Mask, £6.50 ($9.44) each, Etsy
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Guildford, England-based BijouCreatesBoutique on Etsy has a five-star rating and a philosophy we love, seeking "to inspire people to be brave and aspirational with whatever their dreams are". This bestseller has not just a nose wire and filter pocket but also a silky lining for comfort.
Esteebanj on Etsy
Breathable face mask with nose wire, starting at £7.99 ($11.60) each, Etsy
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If there's a print you love, we're pretty sure London-based Etsy shop Esteebanj has it! There are more than 20 fabric choices, from sparkly to leopard print, African motifs to plain linen. You can also choose how many layers you want and if you want a filter, making it a truly bespoke experience.
Krystle Dean Crafts on Etsy
Sparkly face masks from £9.99, Etsy
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Five-star rated Etsy shop KrystleDeanCrafts sells an array of earrings, dolls and pillow covers – and also some fabulous face masks. We're particularly enamoured with the sparkly face coverings, which are reversible – plain on one side, glittery on the other – and come in shades including black, pink, silver and blue.
Afro Masks
'Nude' face mask in 'Skintone Y' with nose wire, from £7.99, Afro Mask
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The creations from Afro Masks, the brainchild of mother and son duo Marlene Greaves – a designer who trained at St Martin’s School of Art – and Oliver Greaves, are eco-friendly and handmade in the UK. There are many fabulous patterns available, and we especially love the line of 'Nude' masks that come in three different skin tones.
SNTGmasks on Etsy
Handmade face mask with nose grip and filter pocket, £11.50, Etsy
SNTGmasks, based in Reading, England, hand-makes face coverings in six different gorgeous African prints. The 100% triple-layer masks have a built-in nose grip and filter pocket – plus there's free shipping for the UK. The shop is currently taking a short break - but you can sign up for an alert to let you know when they're back!
OshunsVanity on Etsy
Say No More face mask, more colours available, £8.50 ($12.34), Etsy
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UK-based Etsy shop OshunsVanity is serving up a host of stylish face masks, including the bandana print 'Say No More' mask that has a filter pocket and nose wire and comes in four colours: green, blue, navy and black. Side note: we love the shop's earrings, too! As of February 2021, this Etsy shop is taking a short break.
What is Black Pound Day?
Don't forget to bookmark this page for a handy guide when it’s time to show your support on Black Pound Day, a UK movement to shine the spotlight on Black-owned businesses on the first Saturday of every month. Watch below to learn more!
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