Arina Ponomareva built an app, Flashee, where boutique designers sell their threads to climate- and budget-conscious customers.
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She Turns Discarded Sports Gear into Retro-Style Bags
Kate Harvey takes old ski and snowboarding attire and upcycles it all into fanny packs, zipper pouches and more.
Her Line Pays Homage to Her Indian Roots
Jyoti Jaiswal sells crafts handmade in India to stateside customers through her eco-friendly business, OMSutra.
Her Site Sells International Goods – And Empowers Their Makers
Ginger Shields teams up with artisans the world over to “co-create” beautiful, handmade products to sell through her online store, Intertwined: Handmade for Good.
Her Luxury Handbags Are Customizable and Sustainable
Anita Thomas designs accessories made from vegan cactus leather through her company, Lavāda Handbags.
She Uses Plant Waste to Make Sustainable Fabrics
Cynthia Asije’s company, Adire Lounge, creates textiles out of surprising bits of agricultural waste.
She Takes Deadstock Materials and Turns Them Into Accessories
Yvette Rashawn Estime’s sustainable fashion line, Dirty Celebrity, upcycles e-commerce inventory and turns it into jewelry, bags and more.
Her Eco-Friendly Socks Are Thoughtful from Heel to Toe
Cindi Busenhart is the driving force behind MERGE4, a sock company that empowers small artists and gives back to good causes.
These 3 Sisters Are Making Period Underwear More Accessible
Jodi, Lori and Kari Caden are the trio behind Proof, which sells anti-leak underwear that guards against everything from period bleeding and postpartum incontinence.
In 1 Year, She Went From Lawyer to Business Owner
Jessica Liu is a self-taught metalsmith who used her skills to launch jewelry company Petit Anjou.
She Turns Other People’s Trash Into Tote Bag Treasures
Mary Dimouro created On the Road Again – her line of colorful, upcycled bags – to give customers a cute way to be climate-conscious.
Her Jewelry Company Lets You Try Pieces From the Comfort of Home
Slisha Kankariya is the founder of With Clarity, an innovative engagement ring seller with its own home try-on program.
She Designed Shapewear for Every Body
Stefanie Manhal started up stā BODY in hopes of making and selling comfortable shapewear for all sizes.
Her Activewear is Designed to Keep You Dry – Even in Your Sweatiest Workouts
Joan Casali is the founder of Sweaty Tee, a line of activewear with mini-towels attached to help wearers tackle sweat.
Her Fashion Brand Pays Homage to Her Late Father’s Life Motto
Meet Stephanie Rado Taormina, founder of Have Some Fun Today.