Since 2018

A Lebanese brand. A new chapter.

1. 2018
   BLACKISH was founded in Beirut by Alaa Chit. Basics with a focus on quality and fit.

   From our first customers

   Facebook · 2018–2019

   Nice & elegant store High quality with affordable prices 👌🏻 Thnxxxxx BLACKISH❤️❤️

   — Ahmad Zehri, via Facebook, May 2019

   Thank you! A very nice and elegant store!

   — Ak Ak, via Facebook, June 2018

   Recommended on Facebook since 2018.

2. 2019
   During Lebanon’s economic crisis, BLACKISH continued with local production.
3. 2020
   An online push during COVID, and a feature on Virgin Radio Stars as a local brand built during crisis.

   2020 / From the archive

   Featured on Virgin Radio Stars

   During lockdown, Virgin Radio Stars featured BLACKISH as a local brand built in the middle of a crisis.

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   Courtesy of Virgin Radio Stars · Virgin Radio Lebanon.

4. 2020–2023
   A stand in Dbayeh grew into a full store and a kids stand at LeMall. CityMall Dora, CentroMall Jnah and online followed.
5. 2024
   War closed our stores in Lebanon. It didn't stop the brand from growing.
6. 2025–2026
   BLACKISH becomes an international brand — rebuilt in Canada as BLKSH, made in Canada, and delivered to Lebanon and to customers around the world.

A Lebanese brand, everywhere Lebanese people are.