While grillz have long been a staple in hip-hop culture, their creation and design have predominantly remained within the hands of men, leaving little room for women, especially Black women, to carve out their place in the industry. Enter Dr. Melissa “Dr. Melz” JONES DDS, PC, and her daughter, Ariel Jones—two Black women who are breaking barriers in a predominantly male-dominated field.

The holidays are now upon us, and many are looking to spend their dollars intentionally by buying from Black-owned clothing businesses. We found over a dozen brands that are doing the work to be eco-conscious. Check them out.

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Meet black style leaders giving high fashion on this exciting new platform.