Treat someone (or yourself) to delightful spoils from these local businesses.
It’s Black History Month, and while there are plenty of ways to celebrate it, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as supporting creative local businesses and boutiques. These are important, vibrant places for communities to connect and grow.
Here are just some of the many magnificent Black-owned businesses that you need to know about in L.A:
Coffee and Flower Shops
1. Flowerboy Project
More than just a flower or coffee shop, there’s a range of flaunt-worthy merch too.
2. Nimbus Coffee
A trip to this spellbinding cafe is a treat, and it’s impossible to go wrong with a gift card.
3. Sip & Sonder
Delicious brew, tasty bites and slick merch to along with it. They’ve also got great gifts sets so you can seamlessly pass on the experience to someone else.
4. Coffee + Plants
Fuel up at this gorgeous coffee shop, then browse the books, house plants, and other trinkets to find the perfect little treat.
5. Boketto Cold Brew
Cold brew on tap and artisanal tea to fuel up. There’s no gift like being able to make it at home, which is where a subscription comes in handy.
6. Harun
From coffee to authentic cultural threads, you’ll find tons of ways to gift yourself or others here.
7. Undergrind Cafe
Tons of scrumptious things to drink and eat along with little giftable items.
Apparel and Other Boutiques
1. Superior Frames
2. Saints
Apparel boutique and barbershop—it would be difficult to walk out of here not looking sharp.
3. Philthy Ragz
It’s hard to stand out in L.A., but when it comes to everyday fashion and accessories, this is where you’ll want to start looking for unique pieces that make you feel fabulous.
4. Anges Baddoo
The place for bags in every shape, size and textile. A gift that will go a long way.
5. Lace by Tanaya
For all your shimmering needs, look no further than Lace by Tanaya.
6. Roam Vintage
Beautifully curated minimalist vintage pieces.
7. Royal House of Wraps
Bold and creative head wraps and masks.
8. Fear of God
High-end streetwear.
9. Brownie Points for You
Retro art, jewelry and clothing.
Beauty, Home and Lifestyle Goods
1. Tactile Matter
Handmade ceramics, combs, art, and textiles that will bring bold style to your life.
2. LOT XIBeau
Luxurious soaps, candles and other lifestyle products that make for irresistible gifts.
3. 45 Three Modern Vintage Home
Stunning art and furniture pieces that will help you get any space ‘Gram-worthy.
4. The Underground Museum
Books, apparel, and art that will move you.
5. Ron Finley (The Gangsta Gardener)
The man who survived lockdown by growing his own food is changing the way people see plants. You can get his Gangsta Gardener Kit here.
6. Nail Dega
Bold nail designs that will make anyone feel pretty, but this business is more than it seems. It’s also “dedicated to fostering wellness and economic growth in underserved populations.”
7. Cultural Interiors
8. Offerings.co
From stunning floral arrangements to wreaths, you’ll find a reason to spend here.
Edited by Sarah Nash.