6 Innovative Women’s Clothing in Detroit to Shop This Summer

Detroit is fiercely working towards becoming “the next fashion city” and it’s become more evident in the budding businesses, each with their own unique message. Women’s clothing in Detroit is cool because several of these fashion brands are pushing boundaries by offering more inclusive unisex collections. These clothes are not only about what people are wearing, but what the Detroit arts & culture scene is saying.

One of the best parts about shopping for clothing in Detroit is the fact that many of these businesses have found clever ways of creating artistic clothing that can be made right here in the city with techniques, such as, reusing materials and natural dyeing techniques to reduce waste.

Detroitisit rounded up a fresh list of innovative Detroit fashion brands, boutiques, and stores to shop women’s clothing in Detroit and much more all year.

SHOP BROOK HSU X OTTOLINGER IN-STORE & ONLINE, PHOTO @YOURESOCOUP ON INSTAGRAM

COUP D’ ETAT

This list of women’s fashion in Detroit wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Coup D’Etat. People will definitely be asking you where you got your outfit if you shop here. Fashionable women’s clothing in Detroit is extra special knowing the shop is owned by powerful women that help other women celebrate themselves. Angela Wisniewski is the proud owner that valiantly works to offer as many awesome finds as possible in this historic boutique setting. You and your friends can all revamp your look this summer. Expect eclectic contemporary women’s apparel, accessories, and lifestyle items from independent designers and emerging brands. Click HERE to view shop online. IG: @youresocoup 

Location: 3044 W. Grand Boulevard Ste. L-460, Detroit, MI

MS MONIKA MARIE CLOTHING, PHOTO MS MONIKA MARIE

MS MONIKA MARIE

Monika Marie is a Photographer, Fashion Designer and lifestyle brand owner. She just did some recent rebranding, so keep an eye on the steller Detroit fashion brand, Ms Monika Marie! Expect unified men and women’s clothing in Detroit making unapologetic statements. Created in 2019 by Detroit native Monika Marie, the brand represents a movement of people who are not afraid to live by their own rules. She’s been designing clothes for over 10 years and has recently branched off into the world of photography. IG: @msmonkiamarie

ROSEMARINE TEXTILES, PHOTO @XTINA_STOEVER ON INSTAGRAM / ROSEMARINE TEXTILES

ROSEMARINE TEXTILES

Small business owner, Meghan Navoy has women in mind as she sustainably produces home goods and accessories. Expect earthy, botanical-colored silk scrunchies (I.e Marigold Yellow), socks, bandanas, silk velvet pillows, and more. Not to mention, Mother Earth is also top of mind with each handmade creation. Navoy’s small team has found grand support within the greater community. Rosemarine Textiles’ recently made the move from Southwest Detroit studio to fully-funded Hamtramck studio. In the meantime, shop online HERE for women’s clothing, all of which are plant-dyed and local/sustainably-made. IG: @rosemarinetextiles

Location: 1147 Joseph Campau, South Unit, Hamtramck

NEW DETROIT (TOUR) IRL LUX TEE, PHOTO @SHOPDOPETOOLLC ON INSTAGRAM

DOPE TOO, LLC

Postcards from Everywhere launched their clothing brand: Dope Too LLC, luxury loungewear apparel in February 2021. Sharise Crumley is the owner of this woman/black-owned clothing line that offers comfy and stylish apparel to uplift the black community as well as anyone looking to live their life to the fullest. Find crewnecks, beanies, and jogger pants that are perfect staples for the colder months. Since it’s summer now, be sure to check out the latest unique Detroit (Tour) IRL Tee available for Pre Order! Be “Dope In Real Life” as the signature slogan encourages self-expression outside of social media. It’s T-Shirt Season, so click HERE to shop cool tees on their website! IG: @shopdoptoollc 

DEVIATE’S SS23 LAVENDER SUNSET DRESS, PHOTO @DEVIATE_FASHION / @K8TIEWILLIAMS ON INSTAGRAM

DEVIATE FASHION

Deviate Fashion is redefining men & women’s clothing in Detroit and how pieces are produced from start to end. To put it in their own words, Deviate is “a Detroit-based fashion brand designing collections that showcase sustainable textile innovation inspired by original storybook concepts”. Dynamic duo sisters, Cassidy and Kelsey Tucker began their journey storytelling through the art of fashion. This mode of inspiration stems from their imaginative worlds growing up. Their label has rapidly evolved with a strong emphasis on community to merge fashion & art more meaningfully. Deviate is uniquely “Ready to Wear”, considering the category they were placed in as 2023 FGI NYC “Rising Star” finalists. Shop sustainable, luxury fashion on their website HERE. IG: @deviate_fashion

PHOTO @NOTSORRYGOODS ON INSTAGRAM

NOT SORRY GOODS

Co-founders Dy-Min Johnson and Jess Minnick created Not Sorry Goods from humble beginnings. Simply put, this brand is a reminder to be yourself! Not only is the apparel sustainable and affordable, but the designs also focus on themes that intersect identity, culture, and current events. Their Everyday Activist Collection has printed on their beanies, crewnecks, and joggers. Click HERE to find other unapologetically awesome pieces of clothing and accessories that are sparking a conversation. You can also support their shop in-person at one of their Pride Month Pop-ups this June! IG: @notsorrygoods  

Honorable Mentions:

• Costume and Fashion Designer, Nabeela Najjar (IG: @seamstressbeela). Nabeela graduated from the Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, majoring in Fibers and Textiles. Click HERE to view Nabeela’s website full of “Seamstressbee” creations, some of which are also for sale!
• The luxury online boutique, Detroit Couture (IG: @detroitcouture), located at 19471 Ten Mile Southfield, MI 48075. Click HERE to shop online or visit the store in-person.

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