Our Story
In honor of Lou Lampley (1938–2025)
"He never got to see this bottle."
Founder Chrishon Lampley on her father, the South Side, and seeing The Lampley carried at the Obama Presidential Center.
You have finally found us...
A legacy you can hold in your hands.
The Lampley is named for my father, Lou Lampley (1938–2025). He spent his life in Chicago championing Black- and brown-owned businesses, opening doors and making sure people like me had a seat at the table.
When we lost him, I read two words on his death certificate that I didn't understand: CTE and thyroid disease. I had no idea what they meant, how they affected him, or how many other families are living with the same questions. I realized I couldn't be the only one.
So I made The Lampley.
Every candle, hoodie and handmade pillow carries his name and a purpose. A portion of every purchase goes to our Pour It Forward fund for CTE and thyroid disease research and awareness.
The Lampley is Black woman-owned and made with local artists and makers.
Every purchase helps fund research and carry my father's legacy forward. Light a legacy. Wear the legacy. Pour it forward.
— Chrishon Lampley, Founder
Chicago · 1938 – 2025
Meet Lou Lampley
Anders C. Rasmussen, Jr. Award
A Chicago champion of Black-owned business. Sharp suits, good records, Sunday football and a round of golf.
Every Lampley candle is made in his honor.
Light one for your father, or for the father you’re becoming.
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The Lampley Family
Love and legacy, meant to be shared.
