Five Latin American countries have independence days that fall on September 15; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. As a result, September 15 through October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month.
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I organized a collection of various brands owned by Latinx for each price range.
High price
- Cuyana
Founder (s): Karla Gallardo (Ecuadorian-American) and Shilpa Shah
Sale: classic minimalist clothing / accessories
Price range: $ 75 to $ 300
Available: In line
Favorite Item: Silk Wide Leg Cropped Trousers
Who Said You Can’t Have It All? Cuyana’s Wide Leg Cropped Pants combine the comfort of sweatpants with the refined look of dress pants. The loose pants have a wide elastic band and a high waist that pairs well with a fitted crop top or a neutral bodysuit for a cozy night out with friends.
- Esteban Cortazar x Desigual
Founder (s): Esteban Cortazar (Colombian-American)
Sale: Bold Tropical Print Clothing
Price range: $ 74 to $ 237
Available: Farfetch (digital luxury fashion retailer)
Favorite item: South Beach midi dress
This dress will make you want to travel the South Beach trend, as it is covered in a sophisticated patchwork of graphic prints filled with palm trees. Keep the accessories minimal as this dress will take all the attention away.
- Joanna ortiz
Founder (s): Joanna Ortiz (Colombian)
Sale: formal wear with dynamic design
Price range: $ 500 and up, discounted clothing available for $ 250 to $ 500 on Outnet
Available: Net to wear, Network
Favorite item: Dandyism Spice Cotton Eyelet Embroidery Peplum Dress
This is a beautiful burgundy lace-trimmed cocktail dress with ruffle cuffs. The silhouette flatters most body shapes as it narrows at the waist and flares at the hips, giving the illusion of a smaller waist.
- Pepa pombo
Founder (s): Pepa Pombo (Colombia)
Sale: Feminine blouses, skirts and dresses with romantic details
Price range: $ 240 USD – $ 900 USD
Available: In line
Favorite item: High Sade
This light blue one-shoulder knit blouse is suitable for almost any occasion. For a daytime look, wear it with black skinny jeans and brown ankle boots. For a more daring nighttime look, slip on a leather jacket.
- Casa Nortes
Founder (s): Unknown, but all pieces are handcrafted by a woman from the Raramuri workshop in Mexico
Sale: Feminine blouses, skirts and dresses with romantic details
Price range: 100 USD to 250 USD
Available: In line
Favorite item: The Mecha top in white wild flowers
This floral print blouse is made of breathable 100% cotton fabric and allows for fluid movement while remaining chic and elegant.
Moderate price
- Thalie Sodi
Founder: Thalia Sodi (Mexican)
Sale: Clothing / Accessories / Shoes
Price range: $ 20 to $ 120
Available: Macys, Amazon
Favorite item: Thalia Sodi Vada, Women’s Tall Closed Toe Boots
These tall boots are perfect for the new fall season. Stay trendy, warm and comfortable while strutting around campus.
- Pulaski
Founder (s): Fernando Amador (Mexican origin)
Sale: Quality Durable Vegan Leather Shoes
Price range: $ 25 to $ 75 USD
Available: In line
Favorite item: Camel Fiorella
These gorgeous camel-colored cactus leather sandals are sure to be a hit wherever you go. They have a square toe with a small chunky heel and intricately designed braided leather strap. Slip on these stylish sandals will enhance any casual outfit.
- Xio by Ylette
Founder (s): Ylette Luis
Sale: Simple and minimalist jewelry
Price range: $ 20 to $ 55
Available: In line
Favorite item: Linked bracelet
Charm any room with this glittering link bracelet in white gold plated brass.
- Alessandra palms
Founder (s): Alessandra Palms
Sale: Evening dress and nightwear
Price range: $ 40 – $ 250
Available: In line
Favorite Item: Paraiso handbag
This structured handbag incorporates indigenous craft techniques and a range of solar patterns.
- Camila Coelho Collection
Founder (s): Camila Coelho
Sale: Evening dress and nightwear
Price range: $ 40 – $ 250
Available: Turn
Favorite item: Davide blazer dress
This dress is the perfect blend of softness, sophistication and sensuality with its subdued nude color, fitted structure, padded shoulders, cropped hem and a pretty bow to top it off.
Low price
- Coco Peach Jewelry
Founder (s): Jessica Strang
Sale: Affordable Jewelry
Price range: $ 12 to $ 65
Available: In line
Favorite Item: Carolina Disc Earrings
Bring back the 70s style with these retro 14k gold plated disc earrings that will make you the star of the night.
- Lights label
Founder (s): Kathleen Lights
Sale: Shiny casual clothing and accessories
Price range: $ 20 to $ 100
Available: In line
Favorite Item: Muy comfortable sweatpants
Relax in style and comfort in these angular-length hot pink cotton sweatpants.
- Mundolatinx
Founder (s): Luna Diaz
Sale: T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps Proudly Latinx
Price range: $ 4 to $ 35
Available: Etsy store
Favorite Item: Smiley Face “Juntos” T-shirt
This tee has an adorable design; two smiley faces glued together with a small hand on each side. Underneath is a word “Juntos”, which in English means “strong”. It’s a great message to stay together as a community.
- Nalgona Positive store
Founder (s): Gloria Lucas
Sale: Graphic t-shirts and colorful accessories promoting body positivity
Price range: $ 5 to $ 99
Available: Etsy store
Favorite item: “Our bodies and our brown lives are sacred” racerback tank top
A message that will never be repeated enough. Make both a fashion and social justice statement with this top.
- The PolymatheLatina
Founder (s): Erika Hernandez
Sale: T-shirts with personalized slogans, stickers, printing and design
Price range: $ 22 to $ 32
Available: Etsy store
Favorite Item: Lavender sweatshirt “Chula and undisturbed” . For non-Spaniards, chula is slang for an attractive woman.
This unique sweatshirt is perfect for those lazy days when you’re preparing for a new show instead of studying for your next exam.
Samourra René can be contacted at [email protected].
