Why I Use Chibi-Style Black Women in My Luxury Brand

She’s got curves in her cheeks, high heels on her feet, and those bold, beautiful anime-style eyes.

She’s chibi. And she’s everything.

At first glance, she may seem playful. Cute. Maybe even too “fun” for a luxury brand. But if you know me—and you know the why behind my brand—then you know she belongs right here.
Because this isn’t just about art. It’s about reclamation.

What Is Chibi Style and Why Am I Using It?

Chibi is a Japanese word meaning “small” or “short,” and it’s commonly used to describe an exaggerated art style where characters have oversized heads, big eyes, and small bodies.
You’ve seen it in anime, kawaii culture, and manga.

But when I use it?
I give it an Afrocentric, editorial twist.
She’s not a random sketch. She’s a statement.

In my world, the chibi-style Black woman is a soft-power icon.
She’s luxurious, feminine, and deeply expressive—something we rarely see in mainstream fashion art. Especially when it comes to Black women.

Rewriting the Visual Narrative

Let’s be honest: most luxury brands don’t feature us.
And if they do, it’s always with a certain look—serious, muted, poised to perfection.
But where is our whimsy? Our softness? Our creativity?

I use chibi-style women in my marketing and visuals because I want to show us in ways we rarely get to see ourselves:
light, stylish, radiant, and free.

• Big eyes? Because Black women see it all—the struggle, the strategy, the vision.

• Soft curves? Because we are gentle, too—not just strong.

• Impeccable style? Because we’ve always been the blueprint.

These images represent the kind of energy I want every woman to feel when she sees herself in my brand: artful, magnetic, unforgettable.

Cappié in the City™ Is Not Just a Blog—It’s a Whole Mood

The entire Cappié in the City™ brand was born out of a need for freedom. After loss, burnout, and starting over, I realized I wasn’t just trying to rebuild a business—I was rebuilding me.

And when I rebuilt myself, I knew one thing:
I didn’t want to create a brand that made Black women feel boxed in. I wanted it to feel like a breath of fresh air—with softness, style, and soul.

Chibi was the perfect way to say:
“This is for the girlies who meditate in gold hoops, journal in cafes, and walk through airports like they own the damn runway.”

Luxury with Joy—Not Just Edge

Luxury doesn’t have to mean cold, hard minimalism.
My luxury includes:

• softness

• beauty

• joy

• laughter

• freedom

• and a bold return to play

The chibi aesthetic lets me inject warmth into my branding while keeping it couture. It’s luxury that still feels human, like it knows your name and hugs your inner child.

So yes, I could’ve gone with stock photos. I could’ve made everything black and beige.
But that wouldn’t have been me. And it wouldn’t have been you either.

Representation That Radiates

These chibi girls you see?
They’re not just cartoons. They’re avatars of us.
Women building, healing, buying back their time, packing light, and carrying dreams.

They sit front row in cafés and luxury lounges. They travel to Bali. They sip champagne while writing six-figure visions in $10 notebooks.
And always—with a Takara Bag™ on their shoulder.

Final Word

So yes, I use chibi Black women in my branding.
Because they’re fly, fashionable, and sacred.
Because we deserve to see ourselves as soft, stylish, and magical.
Because the world doesn’t always make space for that version of us—
so I built a whole brand that does.

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You may call her chibi.
I call her iconic.

She’s carrying Takara—because she carries treasure.