This year #ShopLoveBrownSugar put the power in the hands of the people by holding its first ever “People’s Choice Competition”. Readers were able to vote for a vendor who would be given the opportunity to present their product at this year’s pop-up shop. Contenders included Effies Papers, Harlem Soap and the winner Raw Handbags received a customized vendor’s space courtesy of Obi Nwabuzor Events at this year’s #ShopLoveBrownSugar.
Read more about the message behind the inaugural People’s Choice winning brand below.
Dedicated to the empowerment of women the Raw Handbags brands provides custom clutches that they describe as “fearless”. The founder, Charnae’ Stanley, says that she established the brand in 2015 to uplift women and that she wants to reach women of all kinds. She’s currently targeting millennials and those who encourage female empowerment and individuality. By naming the handbags after “powerful, iconic women” she intends to inspire the women who carry them. She hopes they can relate the women their bags are named after and see power in themselves.
Adopting the slogan “Wear Fearlessly, Spread Womanhood and Inspire” this small business has big plans including a non-profit initiative for young women who lack fathers in the home.
We are thankful to all of those who participated in this year’s “People’s Choice Competition” and all of those who attended this year’s #ShopLoveBrownSugar celebration!
-Keyaira N. Boone