Let Your Wallet Be Your Passport
You can go far with your debit card! Here are a overseas few brands to explore:
No Euro Summer for you? Saving up for Detty December? Or are your frequent flyer miles keeping you grounded this year? Thank God for the internet.
Here are a few overseas based brands that’ll keep you fly in your hometown.
Meji Meji is rooted deep in Black culture. Founded in 2020 by Lagos-born, New York-based designer Tolu Oye, Meji Meji makes timeless pieces that make your stand out no matter which continent you’re on.
Personal Pick: Sisi Ologe Top ( I have it and get a million compliments every single time I wear it.)
As a lover of patchwork, Diane V has been on my radar for a minute. Based in France and handmade in Togo, Diane V’s pieces are one of one. The designer is currently teaming up with PinkPantheress for a mini capsule that’s currently available on Dover Street Market.
Personal Pick: Bibo Bag
Y’all know I love a when a skirt meets streetwear. Gina Corrieri is a London based size inclusive (they go up to 4XL) slow fashion brand that is currently taking over by storm. The brand uses deadstock and vintage pieces and reworks them into skirts and shirts. Just imagine pulling up to the Yankees game in this skirt then hitting the L.E.S immediately after? Exactly.
Personal Pick: Dark Red NY 180 Top
Milan based futbol and fashion focused creative studio Systemrosa is known for many things. One of them being, finding (and styling) some of the best vintage sports pieces out. Systemrosa also is a home for new designers with original pieces such as VETOVERSO’s Bombonera bag.
Personal Pick: Vintage Prada Zip Up skirt
To know me is to know: I’m all about a bag and how much I can fit in it. French brand Braggy makes the perfect sized bags from paracord. Making each bag not only durable, but fun and out of the norm.
Personal Pick: Handbag Pistache
My summers are filled with skirts and dresses. To be quite honest, I don’t even want to see pants when the weather is above 72 ° in NY. Valeria Anastasia is a swimwear and travel wear brand made by and thought for city women based in Monterrey, Mexico. Most pieces go up to a stretchy size 14 according to details on the site!
Personal Pick: Tea Dress
Based in Monterrey, MX (with stockists everywhere from CDMX to the Lower East Side), ABL Estudio and its incredible Star tee has been on my “to buy” list for at least two years. The brand, designed by Alvaro Barrera Lozano, has grown significantly, now exploring bridal and other cut and sew pieces for their collections!
Personal Pick: Denim Star Top
Aida is my personal favorite for all things vintage and reworked lace pieces in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The brand is known for using deadstock fabrics for reworked two piece sets that are perfect to keep you cool and comfortable on the beach or the block.
Personal Pick: Frutas Cotton Set
What are some of your favorite overseas brands? Drop them in the comments!