Washington Roberts
The Nigerian-born designer’s latest collection features beautiful fabrics and expertly tailored, yet minimalist cutes. From $375. Shop at www.WashingtonRoberts.com.
Demestiks New York
Classic silhouettes in a variety of beautiful African fabrics by New York based designer Reuben Reuel. The collection also offers a great range of plus-sized options. From $85. Shop on Etsy.
William Okpo
Spring is all about pastels for this sibling design duo. Visit www.WilliamOkpo.com for a list of stockists.
Dominique Streater
In addition to beautiful pieces featuring unique, original prints, this Philadelphia-based designer’s online shop also features accessories and homewares. The Spring 2015 collection will be available soon at www.DominiqueStreater.com.
Nakimuli
Nakimuli offers bold, vibrant dresses, separates, and swimwear from sizes S to 3X. From $40. Shop at www.Nakimuli.com.
Bless the Theory
Created by Charmaine Vegas, this California-based line offers original, minimalist jewelry that is hand-wrought and perfect for all seasons. From $28. Shop at www.BlessTheTheory.com.
000 Sportwear
Cool, comfy, sleek separates perfect for building a Spring/Summer uniform. From $40.00. Available at www.000sportwear.us.
LaQuan Smith
This Forbes-favorite designer features a delightful balance of nudes, whites, and edgy chic looks. From $120. Mens pieces will be coming soon. Shop at www.ShopLaQuanSmith.com.
Tracy Reese
This veteran New York-based designer features her mainline as well as her lower-priced diffusion line. Both collections features a great variety of Summer-ready prints and colors. From $98. Shop at www.TracyReese.com.
Azede Jean-Pierre
This super-luxe line is a favorite of fashion-forward stars like Solange. The Spring collection features timeless pieces with a very hip, postmodern vibe. From $375. Shop at www.AzedeJean-Pierre.com.