Meet The Makers: LaToya McInnis of CocoaCentric

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet LaToya, founder of CocoaCentric—“wearable art” catering to women of color.
Meet The Makers: Kyra Lumpkin of Penrose Apothecary

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Kyra, the founder of Penrose Apothecary designing self-care products that encapsulate what it means to feel at home.
Meet The Makers: Xiomara Rosa-Tedla of UnoEth

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Xiomara, the cofounder of UnoEth—a leather bag and accessories company that happened by accident but is moving with intention.
Meet The Makers: Summer And Kam Johnson Of Zach And Zoë Sweet Bee Farm

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Summer and Kam Johnson, who started beekeeping to help manage their son’s allergies.
Meet The Black Female Makers Featured At Sweet July

To help celebrate National Black Business Month, the Sweet July team spoke to many of the Black female-owned businesses featured in our store and online. These inspiring women shared insights ranging from practicing individuality to learning from past challenges to the lasting legacy they’d like to leave.
Meet The Makers: Candice Cox of CanDid Art

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Candice Cox, whose bold Oakland-made childrenswear, jewelry, and lifestyle buys are sure to inspire you.
Meet The Makers: Johanna Howard

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Johanna Howard, whose
Cozy, sustainable homeware was inspired by a trip to Martha’s Vineyard.
Meet The Makers: Chari Cuthbert of ByChari

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Chari Cuthbert, whose chic minimalist jewelry brand, ByChari features luxe accents for every occasion.
Cozy, sustainable homeware was inspired by a trip to Martha’s Vineyard.
Meet The Makers: Ashley Fouyolle of UNWRP

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Ashley Fouyolle, whose luxe wrapping paper, greeting cards and home goods brand UNWRP is sure to become your new go-to for any gifting needs.
Meet The Makers: Jacqueline Carrington of People of Color

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Jacqueline Carrington, whose next-level nail polish brand, People of Color, was designed with a diverse range of skin tones in mind.
Meet The Makers: Christina Tegbe of 54 Thrones

Sweet July’s Meet The Makers series highlights amazing Black women-owned brands that are carried at our Oakland flagship store and e-commerce shop. Meet Christina Tegbe, whose clean beauty brand, 54 Thrones, is the luxe label you definitely need on your radar.
Cozy, sustainable homeware was inspired by a trip to Martha’s Vineyard.