The fashion industry is primarily dominated by women. In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s take a look at some women-owned fashion businesses!
PROCLAIM
Shobha Philips, founder of PROCLAIM, strives for sustainability and inclusivity in order to represent all women. Made in Los Angeles, the brand uses earth-conscious fabrics to make an all-inclusive nude lingerie line. Each piece is made with quality to give off a sense of comfort and empowerment in women.
Selva Negra
The ready-to-wear brand, Selva Negra, uses sustainable and ethical practices to create festive apparel and statement pieces. The Latina + Filipino-founded business uses the beauty of many different cultures to design chic and meaningful collections.
Sami Miro Vintage
Sami Miro Vintage is a black-female owned business in Los Angeles that creates each of their pieces from deadstock and vintage fabrics. Surrounding sustainability, the brand designs long-lasting and detailed staple pieces.
Universal Standard
The female-founded business, Universal Standard, is committed to inclusivity and breaking barriers in the fashion industry. The brand offers a wide range of styles and sizes, each garment made of long-lasting quality that can be worn every season.
La Ligne
La Ligne is a New York brand that incorporates playfulness and elegance in their collections. Inspired by stripes, La Ligne has various statement pieces and everyday essentials that can be styled in many different ways.
Summersalt
The fashion company Summersalt uses recycled materials when creating their chic and comfortable pieces. Widely known for their swimwear, the brand also makes clothing and activewear to fulfill any travel wear essential needs. Founder Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin and co-founder Lori Coulter, created the brand to relieve some of the stress that comes along with packing for a trip.
MATE
MATE is a women-centered business that focuses on making products for women in a sustainable way. Each garment is free of toxins and is made from organic and natural materials. The brand creates quality essentials to be worn year-round and empower women for every season.
Whimsy + Row
Whimsy + Row is an eco-conscious brand that provides modern and elegant pieces for women. The company uses a wide variety of sustainable fabrics ranging from organic cotton to upcycled fabrics. After launching in 2014, the brand has kept up with using eco-friendly and quality materials to design long-lasting and detail-oriented collections.
All of these fashion businesses are run by talented women who aim to embrace and empower others. They continue to uplift and show off their creativity through fashion.
XOXO,
Your Fashion Bestie
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