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1. Support Black Women Sweatshirt
CHASE MY CREATIONS | $45
“I love Chase My Creations, founded by Chloe Longmire, because of the social messages she puts on apparel. She is an amazing Black woman doing amazing things with her company! It gives me the opportunity to show love for what I believe in!”
– Tarik Moody, Director of Digital HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
2. Baggu Reuseable Bag
EBB & FLOW | $14
“I always stop at Ebb & Flow for the latest Baggu drop because I still think about the Baggu collabs I’ve missed (looking at you, ‘Simpsons’). Inevitably a few other unique goodies will find a way into my bag, as well.”
– Liz Joy, owner, Joy Ice Cream Social
3. Plants
MOD GEN | $5-25+
“I love shopping for plants, and one of my favorite spots is Mod Gen in the Third Ward. They have a great selection of greenery and unique finds that make it such a fun and inspiring place to visit.”
– Tony Snell Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion, Visit Milwaukee
4. Candles and Soap
BUSHYL | $10-18
“Bushyl candles and soaps smell wonderful, are beautifully designed and are poured with so much care right down the street from me in Bay View. I have loved the candles so much that I worked with Steph, the owner, to develop my own line of Yolo Home Co. candles that are handcrafted by her and sold in my shop!”
– Jenni Yolo, Founder, I Spy Diy, Jenni Yolo Home
5. Opposite of a Suicide Note
MIKEY CODY APOLLO | $25 | PURCHASE THROUGH INSTAGRAM @MIKEYCAPOLLO
“The vulnerability in the collection is sobering and bonus points that the cover art was designed by a local artist, Yessica Jimenez, as well.”
– Cree Myles, Writer and, Curator of @allwaysblack
