Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by shopping and supporting Latinx-owned businesses.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off on September 15 and now is a great time to support Latinx-owned businesses!
According to a Stanford study, 86% of Latino small business owners reported that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a significant negative impact on their companies, despite the fact that Latinos are starting businesses at a faster rate than all other demographic groups. All that hard work being put into these companies won't matter if the sales aren't there.
So we've found a range of Latinx-owned businesses — from high-end shoes to low-maintenance beauty products — to shop right now and continue to support year-round, beyond Hispanic Heritage Month. As with all minority-owned businesses, we encourage you to learn more about these brands and share the ones you feel a connection to with your friends, family and other loved ones.
Below, the Latinx-owned businesses we are discovering, celebrating and shopping right now.
Flor de Maria
Flor de Maria Rivera, a former Telemundo and Univision sports anchor who migrated to the U.S. with her family when she was 14 years old, is the Latinx entrepreneur behind high-end shoe line Flor de Maria. The bilingual fashion blogger launched her footwear collection, which now includes buckled pumps, strappy sandals, crystal-trimmed mules and over-the-knee boots, after struggling to find the perfect shoe for herself. What a journey: Today, her celeb clients include Kylie Jenner and Normani.
Flor de Maria Milly Blush Suede Boot
Not only are these suede boots timelessly gorgeous, but they're available in two calf sizes so you can be sure you have the perfect fit. You can also snag a digital gift card if you're shopping for a friend.
Collectiva Concepción
Meet the first socially conscious, accessible luxury brand rooted in Mexican design. More than just a beautiful womenswear collective, Collectiva Concepción was launched in 2019 to support at-risk, primarily women-led indigenous communities of artisans in Mexico without having to sacrifice their traditional craft and practice. Through each piece proudly made by hand in Mexico, the company hopes to elevate the human spirit and create a sense of well-being. Founder Concepción "Concha" Orvananos was born in Mexico City and has several other fashion and exercise launches under her belt; head designer Huguette Hubard, also born in Mexico City, is a former DKNY exec.
Collectiva Concepción Alberta Top
This stunning plunge neckline blouse incorporates an handmade embroidery from Chenalhó, Chiapas, México.
Wildland Organics
You don't have to live on the road to use and enjoy Wildland Organics, but these wellness products for hair, body and home were made with travelers in mind. Founder Marisa Quintanilla Griffeth dreamed up her organic skincare and beauty brand after years of living in a tiny house and then a converted van — all the while being inspired by nature in all its simplicity. As a result, each Wildland Organics product is multi-use, travel friendly and eco-conscious. Fun fact: Marisa is also an actress and played Huilen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.
Wildland Organics The Essentialist Gift Set
This Wildland Organics set includes three multipurpose products for head-to-toe wellness: the 3-in-1 Super Bar, Ritual Oil and Dry Shampoos hair and body refresher.
Someone Somewhere
Since 2016, Mexican lifestyle brand Someone Somewhere has lifted thousands of people out of poverty by combining the traditional crafts of Latin American artisans with modern trends and innovative designs (including pocket tees, backpacks and face masks) — thus increasing the artisans' income, improving their living conditions and allowing their children to go to school. Someone Somewhere was launched by three purpose-driven Latinx best friends — Antonio Nuño, Fátima Álvarez and Enrique Rodríguez — after taking volunteer trips to rural communities in high school. According to the company, the founders lived with artisans for months before developing an efficient, flexible supply chain that allowed artisans to work from home and earn a fair wage. Someone Somewhere's Mexico account is linked above; follow their U.S. Instagram account here.
Someone Somewhere Women's Tiles Pocket Tee
This pocket tee features an embroidered tile pattern, which is a technique unique to the Naupan community of Puebla, Mexico.
Ari Jogiel
Ari Jogiel's tagline is "proudly made in freaking Los Angeles," but the lifestyle brand's namesake founder was proudly born in Mexico City. Ari opened a manufacturing facility in downtown L.A. that has worked with more than 100 fashion brands to produce high-quality apparel, including their own face masks and unisex tees. Ari Jogiel lays a claim as the fastest growing full-package company in L.A., and they have partnered with The Conscious Kid Foundation to support education and help the fight against racism in schools.
Ari Jogiel The Vanguard Mask
Need an easy holiday gift you know they'll use? This adjustable mask is made with antimicrobial fabric and has a built-in cotton filter. Choose from several colors (including Lightning Blue, above) and sizes.
Love Binetti
Buenos Aires native Diego Binetti founded the Binetti collection in September 2001 and launched its sister collection, Love Binetti, a decade later. According to the company, Love Binetti caters to the traveler and nomad at heart and the modern girl with a "city-slicker edge."
Love Binetti The Vera Jumpsuit
Made from 100% cotton, this jumpsuit is comfortable to wear from day to night.
Mestiza New York
After yet another futile search for affordable couture-inspired dresses, Alessandra Perez-Rubio and Louisa Rechter launched Mestiza New York, a NYC-based special occasion brand that offers "stylish opulence, without the opulent price tag." If you're shopping for a dress to wear to a wedding or another important event, Mestiza New York just might be your new go-to brand. And if you're shopping for a friend? Gift cards are available.
Mestiza Iris Mini Dress
A flowy, flirty mini dress, featuring puff sleeves, high-low ruffle hem, braided belt and a beautiful print.
UNOde50
Known for their stunning, truly unique jewelry, UNOde50 was founded in Madrid by a group of creatives, currently led by Jose Azulay. Gold and silver plating combine with materials like leather, crystals and pearls to create stunning handcrafted pieces that are proudly made in Spain. With a wide range of items for both men and women, UNOde50's jewelry and accessories make the perfect gift for loved ones.
UNOde50 Nailed Heart Ring
Heart-shaped jewelry can all start to look the same -- but not this unique gold ring. The incorporated nail symbolizes the depth, emotion and strength of love.
VI Derm Beauty
VI Derm Beauty president and CEO Marya Khalil has skincare in her blood — her father, the late Dr. Abdela F. Khalil, created the revolutionary VI Peel to help her deal with her painful cystic acne as a teen. Today, Marya is continuing the family tradition under the Vitality Institute umbrella, with a line of VI Derm Beauty products like cleansers, serums and moisturizers as well as the original VI peel and its newer formulas. Marya blended her Cuban and Lebanese heritage into her gorgeous wedding in Miami — and had a perfectly glowing complexion for her big day, too.
VI Derm Beauty SPF 50 Daily UV Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
This does-it-all sunscreen contains zinc oxide to protect against UV rays, aloe to reduce inflammation and green tea to reverse pre-existing sun damage.
Pharaoun Cocktail Rings
Each Pharaoun cocktail ring holds a story, and so does the company's owner. Sergio Mendoza lost his wife, Sarah, to breast cancer, and he started Miami-based Pharaoun Cocktail Rings to honor her memory as well as celebrate the other powerful women in his life. In addition to his showstopping pieces of jewelry, we couldn't love Sergio's philosophy on them more: “Worn on the right hand and not the left, a cocktail ring represents your relationship with no one other than yourself.” That sentiment is embedded into the Pharaoun gift cards, too -- they're called Honor Her Gift Cards.
Pharaoun Cocktail Rings We Are Beautiful Ring
100% of this ring's purchase price will be donated to Southerners on New Ground, an organization dedicated to fighting for social justice.
Carolina K
Carolina K — a fashion brand by Argentinian designer, Carolina Kleinman — works exclusively with artisans from some of the most remote regions of Latin America, in an effort to not only preserve cultural textile techniques, but to also cultivate authentic handmade pieces. After working across communities in Tepoztlan, Mexico and Cusco, Peru, among others, Carolina has managed to expand her brand to produce everything from chic slow fashion styles and accessories, to Latin American-inspired statement home pieces, all with the help of 300 artisans from around the world.
Gaucho Hat
With its gold embroidery and sun bolo, this gaucho hat is an ultra-chic take on the style worn by cowboys from Argentina.
Lena Kaftan
Despite its breezy appearance, caftans can also be worn during the cooler months. When you head outside this fall, pair your caftan with a light turtleneck, leggings, and longer-length coat.
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