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The brand brings an Italian sensibility to American wardrobe staples, elevating the dress shirt category through contrast linings, premium button selection, and pattern choices that read as cultured and intentional rather than safe or predictable

The rear of the Stella top is a vision of summer dreams, with a wide lace up feature exposing the length of your spine and sun-kissed back

The brand's founder, Aurora James, also created the 15 Percent Pledge, which calls on businesses to dedicate 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned brands

It photographs beautifully, feels seasonal without shouting, and carries an inherent elegance that works across settings: candlelit dinners, office parties, winter weddings, even Christmas Eve with family