From fashion to beauty , there’s always a wealth of independent brands that offer more than the high street can – unique design, stunning craftsmanship and tailored customer service are often de rigueur. We love to help small brands get noticed, which is why we have a Small Brand Spotlight , and it’s really important to shout extra loud about brands and companies that are black-owned (as explained by the Black Pound Day initiative), so we’ve scouted out the best black-owned lifestyle brands out there.