Maison Smith ERA tuttopassa.site | @explanationruinsart.ny Explanation Ruins Art (ERA) is a clothing brand founded in 2024 by Howard University freshman honors business management major Maison Smith. Since launch, ERA has sold out every drop, including the Denzel Black Tee and Denzel Hoodie. Our current bestseller, the ‘It’s Obama’ grey zip-up hoodie, is available now. ERA will be having its newest and largest line for Homecoming. Please stay tuned.
Audrè Dabney PLAT!NUM PARK
Kierstyn Price TOP TIER THREADS ttoptierthreads.bigcartel.com @top.tierthreads
platinumparkclothing.com | @platinumparkclothing PLAT!NUM PARK is a clothing brand that has a goal to inspire others to live a life beyond what they can imagine and “Stop living like their coming back.” Creative Director, Audrè Dabney, strives to bring awareness to the importance of living life to the fullest and taking advantage of the beauty of life while it lasts.
K ierstyn Price has always had love for the arts. She started crocheting March of ‘22 and found a love for creating clothing items and flowers. Each item handcrafted by Top Tier Threads is devoted to making customers feel comfortable and special.
SMALL BUSINESSES HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS This article does not represent an endorsement of businesses or products by Howard University. Content presented is for descriptive purposes only and relies heavily on information purported by the company.
Miles Jones UNCNFRMITY uncnfrmity.com | @uncnfrmity
Sydney Sauls SOAPS, SUDS & MORE soapssudsandmore.com
Tyrone McDuffie PATCHED VISIONS patchedvisions.com | @patchedvisions
We design for individuals who live with intention. Those who challenge expectations, move with purpose, and don’t water themselves down to fit into rooms they’ve outgrown. Every piece we create reflects a mindset: authenticity over approval, substance over noise. This isn’t fast fashion. It’s identity, expressed through simplicity, message, and presence. We stand for authenticity over approval, purpose over status, and impact over hype.
Soaps, Suds & More is dedicated to producing all-natural, affordable soaps for all skin-care needs. Our soaps are made from goat’s milk and vegan products like shea butter and aloe vera. Our soaps also feature additives and essential oils, each with their own properties to address a variety of skin care needs like oily skin, rough skin, as well as hands and feet. The key goal of our business is to provide luxury skin care at an affordable price.
Patched Visions transforms denim into wearable art, fusing hand stitched crochet with eye catching patterns. Each piece is one of one. Designed with the intent of elevating your closet.
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