“I GET STOPPED EVERYWHERE I GO” THE BROOKLYN-BORN BAGS WOMEN Can't Stop Getting Asked About

Written By: The PMF Squad Desk on 10/26/2026 |2,390 views |◉ 20 Live Viewers

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Kimesha didn't think a bag would change her week.

But somewhere between the coffee line, the train platform and the checkout aisle, it happened again. And again. And again.

“I get stopped everywhere I go.”

★★★★★ Kimesha, Verified Buyer

She's not exaggerating. Read through the reviews on the Harlem Sling Bag and you'll see the same word show up over and over: compliments. At brunch. At work meetings. On vacation. In the airport. At a sisters' gathering.

“I've gotten so many compliments on this bag.”

★★★★★ Lisa M., Verified Buyer

So what is it about these bags that makes strangers cross the street to ask, “Where did you get that?” The answer starts in Brooklyn, with an artist and a sketchbook.

It Started With Art, Not A Factory

In 2010, Brooklyn-rooted artist and designer Dana Bly started Pardon My Fro with her own original illustrations: bold, joyful Black women with big hair, big style and even bigger personality.

Those illustrations became the heartbeat of the brand. Today they show up on sling bags, travel bags, totes and bedding, each one a wearable piece of art that celebrates Black women, textured hair, heritage and individuality.

This isn't a logo slapped on a bag. It's culture you can carry. That's why people can't help but notice. And why so many customers say they feel proud carrying it.

That's also how a small Brooklyn brand ended up on shelves at Walmart and CVS and in front of viewers on the Home Shopping Network.

Meet The Harlem Sling: The Block's Boldest Statement

The Harlem Sling Bag is Pardon My Fro's #1 best-selling bag, and once you see it in person, you get it. Deep black luxe faux leather, Afro-urban street-art prints and gold accents that catch the light from across the room.

Here's why it's the bag everyone keeps asking about:

• ✓Wear it 3 ways. Detachable, adjustable strap means sling, waist or chest bag.
• ✓Holds more than it looks. 17"L x 8.25"H x 5"D - Fits a 7 x 8 tablet plus all your everyday essentials, hands-free.
• ✓Thoughtful inside and out. Back zip pocket, interior zip pocket and 2 slip pockets.
• ✓RFID-lined interior. Your cards stay protected while you run the city.
• ✓The finishing touches. Gold-finish hardware, embossed PMF logo and the signature PMF gold charm. Dust bag included.

17"L x 8.25"H x 5"D. Big enough for a day trip, sleek enough for date night.

“The strap can be adjusted to wear as a sling, fannie, or chest bag. The art is so pretty and vibrant.”

★★★★★ Jenea, Verified Buyer

From Carry-On To Conversation Piece

The compliments don't stop at the sling. Pardon My Fro's travel bags and totes carry the same illustrated energy, and reviewers say they're just as head-turning at the airport as they are at the office.

Squad Travel Bag

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 from verified buyers

Hot pink, metallic green and a squad of illustrated women. Spacious enough for a weekend away and loud enough that you'll spot it at baggage claim instantly.

SEE MORE · $125

Tribe & Mahogany Tote Bags

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 from verified buyers

Structured, spacious and lined with a super-soft interior. The everyday bag for work, errands and everything in between. Comes with a dust bag.

SEE MORE · $99

“Fits my laptop, water bottle and purse-type essentials perfectly. Beautiful and vibrant exterior, super soft interior, and sturdy handles. Definitely worth every penny!”

★★★★★ AT, Verified Buyer

The Squad Has Spoken: Real Women, Real Compliments

The Only Risk? Watching Someone Else Get Asked “Where'd You Get That?”

You feel your best when you look your best.

Ask yourself honestly:

• …Do you want another plain bag that nobody notices? ❌
• …Do you want to keep carrying something that says nothing about who you are? ❌
• …Do you want to show up to the trip, the brunch, the meeting looking like everyone else? ❌

Or are you ready to carry art, culture and confidence on your shoulder every day?

Pardon My Fro has been Fierce. Funky. Fresh. since 2010, and the reviews keep pouring in.

Then They Brought The Art Home

Right next to the Harlem Sling on Pardon My Fro's best-seller list is something you might not expect: the Royal Duvet Cover & Pillow Sham Set.

Deep navy, gold sweeping lines and a row of illustrated queens across the top. It turns any bedroom (or guest room) into a statement. Reviewers keep using the same words: rich, vibrant, beyond expectations.

“Absolutely beautiful. Rich in color and culture.”

★★★★★ Gloria, Verified Buyer

Note: duvet insert not included.