Cowrie Shell Vest
$95.00
Weight: 1 lb | Color: Brown, white, and black tones | Style: Knitted sweater vest | Features: Cowrie shell motif rooted in African heritage | Fit: Unisex | Free shipping on US orders over $175
Description
A knitted cowrie shell vest that blends style and history. Crafted in warm brown, white, and black tones, it echoes the rich cultural significance of cowrie shells — once used as currency and symbols of wealth across ancient civilizations. Lightweight yet substantial at 1 lb, the vest combines fashion with cultural storytelling.
About brand
Black N Ugly is a Brooklyn-based fashion brand and cultural hub built on a provocative premise: reclaiming the power of language while telling the fullness of Black history through intentional design. Founded by Sherifa Gayle, a designer who describes her approach as 'edufashion' — education and fashion intertwined — the brand turns historical excavation into wearable legacy. Inspired by a Biggie verse, the name itself is an oxymoron: a reminder that what the world once dismissed as 'black and ugly' has always been beautiful, powerful, and worth honoring. Every piece in the Black N Ugly collection carries history, culture, and meaning — from designs inspired by The Negro Motorist Green Book to portraits of icons like Maya Angelou. The brand's physical home in Brooklyn, The Black Room, serves as a gathering space for community, storytelling, and culture beyond the clothing. Black N Ugly is unapologetic, premium in quality, and deeply purposeful — a movement as much as a brand.
