St. Valentine's Day is Coming
Valentine’s Day is around the corner once again. Hopefully, you have been thinking about what you may be getting or doing for the special people in your lives. The past few years we have dropped some great guides that feature some of the best black owned businesses and this year is no exception. Each of these brands will either help you set the right mood or be a great gift for someone. So check out these 12 Black owned businesses with gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, but we also have our entire directory for you to peruse and see if there are more great options for this and any occasion.
Candles are a great gift idea. From setting the Valentine’s Day mood, to providing a great way to relax, candles are a gift that lasts longer than you might expect. The 12th and Viv candles are especially nice with classy vessels to bring up the decor of any room they are in.
Joe + Monroe is another black owned candle business that makes a great Valentine’s Day gift or mood setter. These candles come in unique fragrances and a variety of decorative vessels to fit your mood or room decoration.
Founder Layla Joy Williams is no newcomer to business. Iylia is her foray into the luxury wine game with an attention to detail and which embodies her edginess and sophistication. There are four varieties of this wine from the Valencia region of Spain that feature full bodied flavors. Order a bottle or four to have at dinner, or to enjoy on their own whenever the mood strikes.
Andre Houston Mack founded Maison Noir in 2007. This brand combines the culture of wine with the style and aesthetic of skateboard, punk, and hip hop scene of the 90s. Yes, we are of an age where those three things can come together with this collection of distinctive and unique wines. Originally created for some of New york’s best restaurants, these Oregon derived wines can now be yours to enjoy no matter where you are.
Everyone isn’t going to be a huge wine fan. Thankfully there are great Black Owned Spirits to help set the Valentine’s Day mood like Shadow Tequila. This Sibling Owned Tequila brand is setting out to redefine the Tequila game with their premium product that you can enjoy on it’s own or to create your favorite cocktails to enjoy.
You can sip in style with this Brandy from Isley Brother’s Legend Ronald Isley. Ron Isley Liquid Gold is a premium Brandy distilled from the best quality ingredients for your pleasure. This brand is also partnered with Gravesande Braxton Distllers, a Black Woman Owned Blender and Distiller from upstate New York. Enjoy the smooth taste and maybe even listen to the smooth sounds of Ron Isley as you enjoy your day.
This accessory and handbag brand makes a great choice if you are gifting, or putting together your perfect outfit. These bags are cool with some interesting designs that you aren’t going to find from other brands. Monazeni is a great black owned brand that will have everyone else noticing your style.
Auvere is all about Love. This NYC based jewelry brand was created by Gina Love and Steve Feldman in 2017. Auvere helped Love continue to fulfill her need to express creative energy. Auvere (pronounced Oh-Vair) derives from the Italian word “avere,” which means “to have, to own, to hold, to wear and to receive.” The name also combines AU, the symbol of gold, with the Latin word “vere,” which means true. Auvere is a brand that celebrates the art of handcrafted gold jewelry in its purest form.
Another great Black Owned jewelry line for your valentine is Sudara Jewelry. This line of jewelry is detail oriented and crafted to feature designs that you will enjoy in your collection for years to come. Their pieces are designed to fit seamlessly between day and evening so you can feel good adding these to your collection, or giving them as a gift to someone important.
This Online boutique features fashion for curvy and plus sized women. Their selections cover the gamut of fashion categories including dresses. They have some nice designs to serve your style at any type of establishment. Visit and find one of their great selections for your Valentine’s day activities.
This London Based fashion brand aims to be fashionable yet attainable luxury clothing. Founded by Fisayo Longe, she was inspired to create the line based on the interest that she received after fabric shopping for her own outfits. There is a nice variety of designs in the latest collection, featuring a variety of price points as well.
The name fits the personality of co-founder Russell Wilson. Good Man Brand features men’s fashion that isn’t trendy, but is up to date and fashionable. Their clothing aims to be sustainable and have a good quality and design that will allow you to be able to build out a solid closet from the offerings. Check out their selection of casual suits and footwear if you are looking for something to wear out for Valentine’s Day, or if you want to gift him something nice to wear.
