Nia Thomas

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New York

https://niathomas.co

Style keywords

Sustainable

Handcrafted

Luxury

Bohemian

Sensual

About the brand

Nia Thomas is a New York-based, Black women-owned luxury fashion brand founded in 2018 by designer Nia Thomas, just one year after her graduation from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Fashion Design. The eponymous brand embodies the philosophy "We stand for love in its highest form," emphasizing connection, vulnerability, and returning to primal ways of being through intentional dressing. Known for creating one-of-a-kind clothing and jewelry inspired by Thomas's nomadic lifestyle, the brand specializes in handcrafted pieces that are designed to last lifetimes. The brand distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and ethical production, collaborating with female artisans in Mexico City and Peru who employ generations-old techniques like macramé, hand-knitting, and crochet. Thomas's designs seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary luxury, featuring natural fibers, plant-based dyes, and sculptural silhouettes. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications including Vogue, Essence, and Harper's BAZAAR, with pieces sold at retailers like Moda Operandi and Shopbop across global fashion destinations.

New York

https://niathomas.co

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What people are saying

The Cool Hour

The use of high-quality silk and meticulous crochet work highlights superior craftsmanship, aligning with ethical and sustainable values.

Oct, 2025

Whitewall

So I knew when I wanted to do knitwear for the brand, if it was not going to live up to those sweaters, then I did not want to do it.

Oct, 2025

Whitewall

Everything fits every type of body, and that can take months to perfect, especially with things that are so intricate like hand crochet.

Oct, 2025

Bloomingdale's

On average, customers rate the Fit of this item as True to size.

Oct, 2025

Exhibit A

When customers wear Nia Thomas pieces, I want them to feel empowered and confident, ready to live their best lives.

Aug, 2024

Essence

I found that the quality of what I found at the thrift store was much better and more aligned with my aesthetics. I'm sure the sewing was horrible, but it just goes back to my slow and steady practice; that's how you build something over time.

Jun, 2024

Essence

Thomas’s 'slow and steady' ethos has stayed with her since those formative years, now running her business out of Mexico City. In line with her mission of crafting ethical pieces that screamed 'a little bit more fantasy and excitement,' the brand has become respected for its masterful approach to resort wear and its innovative use of crochet, even working with artisans in Peru.

Jun, 2024

Harper's Bazaar

What really surprised me—aside from how much walking I could do in them—was how the Rothy’s espadrilles paired perfectly with whatever I had with me, whether it was a more casual maxi moment or a sultrier style, à la the Nia Thomas dress.

May, 2024

Ecocult

Okay, maybe I'm biased because I just personally like Nia, a creative designer who puts love, care, and hustle into every one of her beautiful knitted and crocheted pieces. But her items really are one of a kind... It took many months to arrive, but it was well worth the wait!

Jan, 2023

Idun

Her pieces are joyful, they're forever and they move with your body. They're beautiful now and will be beautiful years from now.

Jul, 2021

Idun

I am transparent about my process so people can comprehend that they are investing in well made quality garments they can wear for 20+ years, pass down to their children and know that it was made with the utmost care and high class materials.

Jul, 2021

Byrdie

While Thomas’s signatures are her timeless open-knit dresses and separates—all sustainably produced in New York City, Mexico, and Peru using cellulose-based fibers and plant-based dyes—she recently expanded into a new knit format, often finished with embellishments like wooden beads or reflective paillettes.

Mar, 2024

The Cool Hour

The use of high-quality silk and meticulous crochet work highlights superior craftsmanship, aligning with ethical and sustainable values.

Oct, 2025

Whitewall

So I knew when I wanted to do knitwear for the brand, if it was not going to live up to those sweaters, then I did not want to do it.

Oct, 2025

Whitewall

Everything fits every type of body, and that can take months to perfect, especially with things that are so intricate like hand crochet.

Oct, 2025

Bloomingdale's

On average, customers rate the Fit of this item as True to size.

Oct, 2025

Exhibit A

When customers wear Nia Thomas pieces, I want them to feel empowered and confident, ready to live their best lives.

Aug, 2024

Essence

I found that the quality of what I found at the thrift store was much better and more aligned with my aesthetics. I'm sure the sewing was horrible, but it just goes back to my slow and steady practice; that's how you build something over time.

Jun, 2024

Essence

Thomas’s 'slow and steady' ethos has stayed with her since those formative years, now running her business out of Mexico City. In line with her mission of crafting ethical pieces that screamed 'a little bit more fantasy and excitement,' the brand has become respected for its masterful approach to resort wear and its innovative use of crochet, even working with artisans in Peru.

Jun, 2024

Harper's Bazaar

What really surprised me—aside from how much walking I could do in them—was how the Rothy’s espadrilles paired perfectly with whatever I had with me, whether it was a more casual maxi moment or a sultrier style, à la the Nia Thomas dress.

May, 2024

Ecocult

Okay, maybe I'm biased because I just personally like Nia, a creative designer who puts love, care, and hustle into every one of her beautiful knitted and crocheted pieces. But her items really are one of a kind... It took many months to arrive, but it was well worth the wait!

Jan, 2023

Idun

Her pieces are joyful, they're forever and they move with your body. They're beautiful now and will be beautiful years from now.

Jul, 2021

Idun

I am transparent about my process so people can comprehend that they are investing in well made quality garments they can wear for 20+ years, pass down to their children and know that it was made with the utmost care and high class materials.

Jul, 2021

Byrdie

While Thomas’s signatures are her timeless open-knit dresses and separates—all sustainably produced in New York City, Mexico, and Peru using cellulose-based fibers and plant-based dyes—she recently expanded into a new knit format, often finished with embellishments like wooden beads or reflective paillettes.

Mar, 2024