25 Nordstrom Bags I Love From Black-Owned Designer Brands

Black folks have always played a tremendous part in pushing creative culture forward. From innovative musical masterpieces to gorgeous art on display worldwide, the impact of Black people in society is undeniable. As a fashion editor, it brings me immense joy to see both the up-and-coming and well-established Black-owned brands stocking beautiful products at my go-to retailers. We all know Nordstrom has a pretty robust selection of goods, and Black-owned (and -founded) brands are among the retailer's offerings. On its website, there is a dedicated curation that serves the purpose of uplifting and highlighting these Black brands.
Since I'm currently on the hunt for a new handbag, I took the time to dig through the Black-owned designer-handbag brands currently listed on Nordstrom. Fortunately, I unearthed many chic, cool options worth snatching up ASAP. Whether you're into soft fringe details, dual-toned leather, or bright, vibrant colors, I've identified handbags that can cater to a variety of unique sensibilities.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Chinazor "Chichi" Offor is a Georgia-born, Los Angeles–based associate editor who relocated from Brooklyn, New York, and joined Who What Wear's West Coast office in 2022. At WWW, she utilizes over 10 years of editorial experience to dish out shopping advice to the masses and analyze key pop-cultural moments. Chichi previously worked at Refinery29, where she helped revolutionize the brand’s plus-size and inclusive fashion coverage. In her spare time, she’s keeping up with the latest movie releases, enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, or obsessing over her latest ADHD-fueled hyperfixation (e.g., Jesse McCartney's underrated career, the negative effects of bicoastal intellectual elitism, and Gen Z’s loneliness epidemic). You can find her online @thechichio on Instagram.
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