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BRWNGRLZ is a laser-cut jewelry company started by Gretchen Carvajal for Black and brown women. In 2021, BRWNGRLZ was featured in Vogue [1]
Overview
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Origin
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Carvajal moved to the United States in 2001.[2] Bay Area .[3] Brave New Voices (BNV) , in San Francisco.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] dormitory , creating laser cut jewelry for women of color.[11]
Inspirations
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Carvajal is inspired by prominent cultures in the Bay Area, such as Black , Chicana , and South East Asian cultures.[3] United Farm Workers movement and the international hotel strike.[8] [12]
Collaborations
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The company has collaborated with Toro y Moi , Ruby Ibarra , Bayani Art, and Kehlani .[13] [14] [15]
See also
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References
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^ "Gretchen Carvajal: Blood Sugar Rising" . PBS . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ a b "BRWNGRLZ: Dope Earring Company Created By A Brown Girl From The Bay Celebrates Women Of Color" . YLWRNGR . November 4, 2019. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Lola, Lauren (July 14, 2011). "From Open Mic to the Spotlight" . Newark, CA Patch . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Kephart, Allison (May 2, 2012). "Teens Cover Prostitution, Parental Infidelity, Cancer — and Hope: Youth Speaks Poetry Slam Finals" . SFWeekly . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ "Youth Speaks finds its Brave New Voices at this week's international poetry slam" . San Francisco Bay Guardian Archive 1966–2014 . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Amalia, Anissa (2018). "BRWNGRLZ" . Adolescent . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ a b Bines, Ari (November 12, 2020). "BRWNGRLZ jewelry is the small business that supports WOC" . In The Know . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ "Bright Ideas 2017: Love yourself without apologies" . The Cap Times . 2017. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Kandula, Ikya (May 27, 2020). "How a Bay Area poet became obsessed with making jewelry for women of color" . San Francisco Chronicle . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Ostani, Marj (April 10, 2018). "Fashion Brands for Strong Women: Teen Idle, Yakang Yaka & BRWNGRLZ" . April Magazine . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ "Gretchen Carvajal – Interdisciplinary Artist, BRWNGRLZ" . in the heart stories . May 16, 2019. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Lizette, Anne (2022). "Retail Roundup: Have You Heard of These Bold Filipino Jewelry Brands?" . Undiscovered Markets & Festivals . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ Bumatay, Christine (October 14, 2020). "10 Beauty, Wellness And Clothing Brands Owned By Filipinxs" . Huffington Post . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023 .
^ San Pablo, Iggy (April 12, 2022). "Toro y Moi Comes Full Circle With "MAHAL" . Wonder . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023 .
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