Adwoa Aboah’s striking features have made her a force within the world of fashion. Since the age of 16, she has dominated runways and campaigns from Calvin Klein to Fendi and has appeared on Vogue magazines across the globe—but it’s her activism and commitment to uplifting young women that has brought her respect, admiration and […]
For men, ambition is seen as a complement. For women to be ambitious, it is seen as a negative. Tory Burch wants to change this. The Tory Burch Foundation, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs, is working to destigmatize female ambition, as it recently hosted its now annual Embrace Ambition Summit at the Brooklyn Museum […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day, many of Gap Inc.’s brands — including Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy — will be donating $135,000 in proceeds collectively to CARE, a global humanitarian organization that supports girls and young women. Gap issued a statement that read, “Since 1969, this company has stood for equality. Starting with […]
Elizabeth Arden just announced March On Pink, the next phase of the brand’s signature philanthropic campaign, through a $1 million pledge supporting UN Women in their work to advance women’s issues worldwide. To bolster awareness and efforts, a limited-edition lipstick signed by Reese Witherspoon in “Pink Punch” shade will be sold globally with 100% of […]
As the 32nd annual Women’s History Month gets under way, many fashion and beauty brands are gearing up to celebrate and Donna Karan hosts an all-female art exhibit highlighting identity and femininity. The designer is collaborating with ArtLeadHer, a women-in-the-arts nonprofit organization, to host an all-female art exhibit on Friday called “King Woman,” at Urban […]
The prevalence of pink in fashion and on the red carpet isn’t the only sign of women’s empowerment. The “Shop Women-Owned NYC” campaign launched last Friday, March 8, on International Women’s Day. New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and American Express’ general manager and vice president of global commercial services Sejal Shah Gulati were […]
Fashion house Lafayette 148 just launched a campaign on March 8 that they’re calling #UnordinaryWomen. It features 16 inspiring, trailblazing women, in recognition of International Women’s Day. The campaign tells the stories of several accomplished women, focusing on their strengths, inspirations and influences, and photographed by Sophie Elgort, one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 […]
In the spirit of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, female-led companies are coming to the forefront of their brands to advocate for female empowerment and the support of young women. One of those leading the charge is fashion designer and legend, Diane von Furstenberg. On March 7, Furstenberg hosted a day of panels […]
The snow of couture week has well and truly thawed, and the mood of Paris Fashion Week street style is positively spring-like, with bare arms and even shorts spotted off the runway. Away from the catwalk, the city is crowded with industry insiders rushing from show to show. From patchwork ensembles to oversized tailoring to […]
Pyer Moss has officially been announced as the winner of the 2018 CFDA Fashion Fund prize, an award that will grant the designer $400,000 in prize money. The Fashion Fund was set up 2003 with the intention of giving emerging American design talent the opportunity for further success in the business of fashion. Former winners […]