What I love about her store is that Rosemary's curiosity shines through in how she curates her collection - it's a fascinating mix of fantasy, history and whimsy that allows you to escape for a minute (or several hours if you're like me) into a world of her own making. She's a fountain of stories, about each piece inside the store, about the neighborhood, about notable names in the fashion industry, having worked in it herself for years alongside top designers, scouting pieces for the US market. It's easy to lose track of time inside her shop - I have on many occasions - initially drawn in to play dress up like a child in their mother's closet - but ultimately, I stay just to chat with Rosemary herself. ![]() 10th Street, is a regular haunt for me and my weekend routine - a nook-size treasure trove filled to the brim with oil painting portraits, colorful midi skirts from the 50s and 60s, shelves adorned with bits, baubles and bijoux, ranging from the obscure vintage label with the hand stitched name of the woman it used to belong to on the inside collar to designer names like Chanel and YSL that we all undoubtedly recognize. Rosemary, the owner of Madame Matovu - a vintage fashion, art and lifestyle shop in the West Village - is truly one of the few individuals left who make the Village, the Village. Madame Matovu (no online store - 240 W 10th Street) Each piece feels like it harkens to another era, but with a modern wink. What I adore about her designs is that they're a reflection of her romantic, old soul. Since then, her pieces have been a mainstay in my accessory lineup and I've loved watching her brand grow. Considering much of my style is quite classic and timeless in nature, she felt an affinity between her designs and my aesthetic - and after one look through her beret selection with dramatic oversized bows and gem-tone turbans, I couldn't agree fast enough. ![]() I was first introduced to the French hair accessories brand Brothers and Sisters a few years ago when its founder, Alice, sent me a personal note. Top image via Monrowe // Second image via Imad Eduso // Third image via Monrowe Brothers and Sisters ![]() So tell me, I'd love to hear your favorites - let me know in the comments below! Of course, it should be noted, this list of brands is far from exhaustive and I'll certainly keep adding to it in the coming weeks. Much like my typical ad placements, I'll treat them as fully-fledged features, highlighting details, craftsmanship and the brand story - in hopes it helps bring them to life for you all. Supporting Black-owned brands, particularly during a global pandemic and beyond, helps send a message of inclusion, representation and solidarity, not to mention it can directly impact brand investment/growth and retail placement, which is why in the coming weeks, I'll be featuring quite a few of the brands listed below in my "regular" editorial content. ![]() As an avid, discerning shopper, I pride myself in being able to share interesting and unique brands with you all - it's one of the things I enjoy most about running this platform, so the fact I've failed in being able to truly provide diversity in that brand lineup is a failure I don't take lightly. And as far as my commitment moving forward, I realize the power in spending habits and it's something I want to be much more intentional and deliberate about in the future. So while I love Brother Vellies, Cushie and Oma jewelry (and you should certainly shop them still - I know I will!), I wanted to make today's list somewhat distinct in hopes you discover something different.Ī lot of these brands, I discovered thanks to friends and influencers whose style I really admire - I'll try to note them accordingly below. Rather than rushing my roundup, I decided it made the most sense to cull through all the brands over this past weekend to best decide which were the strongest fit for my style - while also trying to avoid duplicating a lot of the names you've liked already seen on a lot of similar lists from other influencers. On top of that, a lot of you guys started sending in more brands via DM and email that once I started reviewing my "short" shopping list, I realized I actually had a lot of research to do! Initially, I wanted to share this list of Black-owned brands on Friday - and started immediately reviewing my own shopping habits with a handful of brands that I've already been supporting over the years, as well as a handful of new-to-me names recommended by close friends.
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