Fashion can feel like it’s all about the ladies. However, at MunaLuchi Bride, we are adamant that menswear deserves just as much of the spotlight!
Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite menswear brands crafted by Black designers you need to know. From classic and sleek suits to bold attire with unexpected details, each designer brings their unique flare to the runway.
These exceptional menswear brands by Black designers prove that style and sophistication are for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a timeless suit, bold statement pieces, or something that perfectly blends tradition with modern flair, these designers deliver creativity and craftsmanship that stand out.
Explore their collections and discover the perfect look to elevate your style for any occasion below. Menswear deserves the spotlight, and these designers are here to claim it.
*MunaCoterie Designer
#1. Lee Jerome by Whitney Stephenson*
Whitney Stephenson, a Cincinnati native and proud US Navy Veteran, has carved a unique path as a self-taught designer and the visionary behind Lee Jerome by Whitney Stephenson. Her extraordinary journey reflects her unwavering passion, commitment, and natural flair for fashion. While she predominately creates bridalwear, her menswear pieces stand out with unique textural elements, pops of unexpected color, and fun details.
Whitney’s creations are crafted to highlight individuality, helping wearers express their distinct style while leaving a lasting impression. Each piece embodies her inspiring story, celebrates personal expression, and serves as a source of empowerment for those who embrace her designs.
Connect with Whitney on Instagram, or visit her bridal boutique (Mahogany Brown Bridal) in Concord North Carolina which exclusively features Black and Brown designers.
#2. Garçon Couture
Garçon Couture is an online destination for the latest in stylish men’s apparel and accessories. Founded by personal stylists Jean Francillon and Ilbert J. Sanchez, the brand blends their shared expertise in fashion and styling to offer men both high-quality clothing and personalized service.
Their partnership began when they met as college roommates, and together, they turned their shared vision into a thriving business that has become a standout in menswear and accessories.
Garçon Couture’s designs were featured on the cover of MunaLuchi Bride print magazine, Issue 32, styled on Dotun Olubeko (Season 20 of ABC’s The Bachelorette) besides his wife-to-be and former Bachelorette, Charity Lawson. View the full feature here.
The company is now located in NYC, Miami, and Atlanta. Click here to view their latest collection or book an appointment on their website.
#3. FRÈRE
The elevated menswear line FRÈRE encapsulates the expression of timeless Luxury.
Creative Director and Designer Davidson Petit-Frère is a “fashion architect” whose passion for fashion and eye for detail has garnered him countless celebrity clientele. Professional football player Travis Kelce, comedian legend Kevin Hart, and music icon John Legend are just a few talented men who’ve donned the brand’s timeless designs.
Discover FRÈRE’s latest collections at their Soho NY Flagship store at 138 Wooster Street, NY. Their online store is coming soon.
#4. Orange Culture Nigeria
Made with sensual and unexpected fabrics, daring cut-outs, and colorful African-inspired fabrics, CEO Adebayo Okelawal launched Orange Culture in 2010/2011 with the idea that “fashion can and should save lives.”
It is a “movement” that covers universal silhouettes with an African touch to a creative class of people, translating into a heady mixture of Nigerian inspired print fabrics, color, and contemporary androgynous clothing.
– Adebayo Okelawal
While Okelawal designs menswear and womenswear, his men’s suiting in particular beautifully blends Nigerian and other African touches with streetwear in a way that feels effortless, sexy, and fresh, transcending boundaries across culture and gender.
Shop Orange Culture online. Ships worldwide from Nigeria.
#5. Off-White™
Virgil Abloh launched Off-White™ in 2013 as a groundbreaking platform for creative exploration, using fashion as its central medium.
Blending elements of streetwear, luxury, art, music, and architecture, the brand embodies Abloh’s innovative and boundary-pushing vision. His approach to fashion was both conceptual and unconventional, offering designs that resonate with a diverse global audience while redefining the intersection of culture and style.
Following Abloh’s tragic death in 2021, Off-White continues his legacy by delivering dynamic, meta, and forward-thinking collections year-round.
Shop Off-White Menswear here.
#6. Maurice Sedwell
Located on London’s iconic Savile Row, Maurice Sedwell has been a leader in fine tailoring since its founding in 1938. After earning the Tailor & Cutter Academy’s Gold Medal in 1956, it joined the ranks of esteemed names like Gieves & Hawkes.
Now under master tailor Andrew Ramroop, who apprenticed with Maurice Sedwell before acquiring the business in 1988, the brand continues to offer “ultra-bespoke” craftsmanship with a meticulous three-stage fitting process and premium materials, 80 percent of which are British.
Click here to book an appointment.
#7. Casely-Hayford
Charlie Casely-Hayford, alongside his late father Joe, introduced his beloved fashion label over a decade ago, redefining Savile Row tailoring with a modern and innovative perspective.
The brand is known for its attention to detail, creating modern impeccably tailored suits perfect for your wedding, celebration, or special event. They offer made-to-measure, made-to-order, and ready-to-wear designs.
View Casely Hayford’s latest collections here.
#8. Art Comes First ®
With African-inspired touches, Art Comes First specializes in clothing and accessories with a story.
London-based founders Sam Lambert and Shaka Maidoh launched the collective with a desire to put a spotlight on creatives and charitable organizations. Their recent suit drop focuses on the modern traveler and embodies a utilitarian style mixed with sharp tailoring and rock-star flair.
Crafted with the finest Italian fabrics, the founders explain, “Our latest suit collection captures the essence of a traveler’s journey, weaving stories of people and places into every thread. These suits are more than garments—they are a visual language that connects and creates a sense of home wherever you go.”
See more looks here.
#9. BOTTER
Paris-based Caribbean designers Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh describe their menswear collections as a personal diary, weaving stories of their immigrant experiences in Europe.
Their designs combine bold, innovative tailoring with streetwear influences, creating a powerful narrative through fashion.
Shop the latest collections from Botter here.
#10. Winnie New York
After honing his craft during a three-year stint at Tom Ford and training as an apprentice at Hardy Aimes on London’s prestigious Savile Row, Nigerian designer Idris Balogun launched his menswear label, Winnie New York, in 2018.
Drawing on his expertise and the bold energy of New York City, Balogun has presented over five sophisticated collections, featuring everything from upcycled jackets to Swiss-cotton shirting, alongside a selection of luxurious, everyday essentials.
View their designs on Instagram.
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