The Black Owned Brands You Need for The Beach

If you’re headed to the beach this summer, make sure you do it in style. Now is the perfect time to give your beach wear an upgrade with colorful and fashionable swimwear and accessories from Black-owned brands.

From your beach hat to your flip flops, these brands are made to make sure you have the best summer ever.

A Subtly Sexy Swimsuit

The Nisi Swimsuit from Andrea Iyamah proves that one-piece swimsuits can definitely be sexy. It’s made with built-in underwire and padded cups, giving you plenty of support.

A Beautiful Head Wrap

There is no such thing as a bad beach hair day when you have the Moussour Headwrap from Diarrablu. Choose from a small rectangle or a large square size and keep your do covered in style.

A Beach Hat That Actually Fits

If you’re tired of beach hats that don’t keep you covered, you need the SHE’s Covered in Satin: Hair Heaven hat from She Fits Me in your life. This satin-lined straw hat keeps your hair protected from breakage and is made with moisture wicking fabric that stretches to fit even the fullest head of hair.

Trunks That Are Anything But Boring

With an adjustable drawstring waistband, a back pocket for your phone and an inner pocket for keys, the Tainoa Trunx from Avid Swim are perfect for keeping your valuables close.

A Colorful Set for the Beach

This summer, try wearing the Berkley Camp Shirt and Shorts Set from Keva J to your next beach outing. Trust us, you’ll never wear an old t-shirt as a cover-up again.

Colorful Kaftan Pants

How good will you look chilling by the pool wearing the Rainy Kaftan Pants from B. Fyne?

The Best Beach Towel

Get your tan on in style with the colorful Harlem Beach Towel from Pardon My Fro.

A Satin-Lined Bucket Hat

Keep your head protected from the sun in style with this satin-lined bucket hat from Kin. The satin lining protects your hair from damage and breakage – and it comes in three sizes.

A Stylish Straw Tote

From your sunscreen to your shades to your favorite beach read, the Tia Grande tote from AAKS lets you store your beach basics in style.

Sexy Sandals

When it comes to shoes at the beach, less is always more – like the Goddess sandal from FETE-ish.

Fun Flip Flops

When you’re styling yourself for the beach, don’t forget your feet! We love the Palmetto Rose Flip Flops from Gullah Renaissance, a brand that embraces the tradition of the Gullah Geechee culture of South Carolina.

A Colorful, Size-Inclusive Suit

Make a colorful statement on the beach with the Bright Delight Swimsuit from Nakimuli. Use your creativity to wrap this size-inclusive suit – available in sizes S-3XL – in your favorite style.

Sunglasses With Style

Level up your old aviators with the I’ll Be Rich Forever Bee Sunglasses from Nroda. Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross are just a few of the celebrity fans of these stylish shades that are adorned with a 24K gold-plated bee.

A Swim Cap That’s Got You Coverd

If your hair has never met a swim cap that can keep it under control, you have to try Soul Cap. The cap is designed with extra room to cover longer, thicker hair and keep it dry while you swim.