September 14th 2023.
At the 2023 VMAs, Ashanti made headlines with an unconventional purse that held a special meaning. Decorated with a photo of her and her now-beau Nelly and two decades in the making, the singer unabashedly revealed to People on the red carpet that the two of them are in a “great space” and “having a lot of fun” together.
News outlets quickly spread snippets of her full look featuring the green clutch, with E! News reporting that the photo was taken at the VMAs twenty years ago. “This is the picture we took 20 years ago at the VMAs in ‘03”, shared the Grammy winner.
In light of her announcement, BLACK ENTERPRISE has a different kind of scoop. For those who love ingenuity and want to further indulge in fashions that signify Black love, here are some Black-owned handbag brands that are sure to be your new partner in crime.
Ciriaco, based in Atlanta, is slowly emerging as a trendy brand with their popular Ashley minimalist Baguette design. Anima Iris is a handmade brand from Dakar, Senegal, and Beyoncé is a fan! Tote&Carry is perfect for those who want to rock a complete set of Black-owned travel bags. VNM by Vixen is for those who want to rock a purse for brunch money. Monazeni offers a wide assortment of bag designs to cater to every mood, and KUA is a perfect go-to plus-one for any event, with their “Heritage” handbag.
It's clear that Ashanti and Nelly are in a great place and Black-owned bag brands around the world are following suit.
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