Howard Cropped Shorts

We ship orders within 5-10 business days due to high order volumes.

Please allow 14-21 days for all [PRESALE] and [MADETOORDER] items.

Standard delivery takes 5-7 business days. Express shipping is available at checkout for faster delivery.

Items can be returned within 7 days of purchase in original condition with tags attached. Return shipping is free on orders over $75. Refunds are processed within 5-7 business days of receiving your return.

Shipping

Every order is packed with care and shipped with tracking.

• Free U.S. shipping on orders $150+
• Standard U.S. shipping — $8 (est. 3–7 business days after dispatch)
• Express U.S. shipping — $15 (est. 2–3 business days after dispatch)
• International — calculated at checkout (USPS & DHL Express)

Orders are processed in 1–3 business days. You'll receive a confirmation email when your order is placed and a tracking link the moment it ships.

Returns & Exchanges

We want you to love your CRWNS. If something isn't right, you have 30 days from delivery to return or exchange unworn, unwashed items with tags attached.

• Exchanges — wrong size? We'll swap it, no hassle.
• Returns — refunded to your original payment method once we receive and inspect the item.

To start a return or exchange, email admin@hbcucrwns.com with your order number. We respond within 1 business day.

See our full Refund Policy for details.

WashingMachine wash cold (30°C / 86°F) on a gentle cycle.Turn garment inside out before washing.Wash with like colors only.Use mild detergent.Do not use bleach or harsh stain removers.Avoid fabric softeners on performance fabrics.DryingHang dry recommended.Tumble dry low only if necessary.Remove promptly after drying.Do not over dry.IroningIron inside out only.Use low heat.Never iron directly over embroidery, appliqué, rhinestones, puff print, patches, vinyl, or screen prints.Steam is recommended instead of ironing whenever possible.Dry CleaningDry clean only when specifically noted on leather or specialty garments.Leather jackets should be professionally cleaned by a leather specialist.

HBCU CRWNS was created from a real experience.

After transferring from a PWI to Florida A&M University, the founder felt the difference immediately. At a HBCU, culture was not something to explain. It was something lived, protected, celebrated, and carried forward.

During that same season, the founder began a loc journey and noticed what was missing. The apparel available in bookstores did not fully recognize the reality of the black experience, the delicate intricacies of our hair textures, our need for social status and fashion.

So HBCU CRWNS was built to create what the experience deserved.

Every piece is made with intention — from silk-infused details and premium materials to school-specific designs that carry meaning beyond the logo. The brand exists for the students, alums, and supporters who know their school choice was never small.

For You, By Us.
True to Our Roots.
& Those Who Dare to Change the World.

HBCU CRWNS is not ordinary collegiate apparel.
It is care in every detail.
Purpose in every piece.
Premium collegiate lifestyle, made for the HBCU experience.