Meet Krystn

Firstly, let me just say how glad I am you’re here. The idea for Studio Black was born from a thought I had over 20 years ago. Growing up in the East Bay Area in the 90s and 2000s, I had the opportunity to experience the beauty of locally owned coffee shops and restaurants as community-centered spaces that were an inextricable part of a neighborhood. The types of spaces where you never met a stranger and started preparing people’s orders before they could even make it through the door. I fell in love with coffee, of course, but more than that I fell in love with watching people come together for big and small moments.

I hope you find something here that connects you back to something you love. I hope you discover your new favorite blend or your new favorite mug. But mostly, I hope you find something you want to share with someone.

Thank you for being here and for being part of the Studio Black story.

xoxo

Krystn

Building Beyond

At the core of Studio Black is the desire to build, nurture, and grow community. We are committed to showcasing products from brands owned or led by women and members of the BIPOC community. By supporting Studio Black, you’re also helping grow these brands, driving the economic flywheel of women and communities of color. Please visit our Community Spotlight page regularly to meet our vendors, partners, and community members to discover more ways to support the brands they’re building.