4 Black Designers To Watch

St. Louis is home to an endless list of talented creatives. These five designers each provide a unique creative perspective in modern fashion. We’re excited to watch what’s next.

Brandin Vaughn Collection

Brandin Vaughn balances a deep background in fashion education and experience with an impressive resume of nonprofit creative work. His most recent collection tethers modern style with an edge, using mesh and bold prints with elegant and sophisticated silhouettes. Learn more about Vaughn on his website.

LizaB Couture

Everett Johnson is a designer from East St. Louis who after a successful career in styling created the handbag line, LizaB. Johnson experiments with mixed media, textile and hardware to form inspiration for his handcrafted bags. His Fall/Winter line for 2022 is expected to launch soon.

Mahnal

Shayba Muhammad has been a favorite designer of our editors for years thanks to her intentional and authentic approach to design. Her line of brass jewelry is ever-evolving. View her current collections on her website.

Profield Reserve

St. Louis is home to many excellent apparel brands and Profield Reserve is no exception. Their designs have a unique vintage vibe that remains stylish for the modern wearer.

Know an excellent St. Louis-area designer that we should interview? We’d love to hear about them. Email us at hello@thestlouisan.com.