“Purse & Clutch was started as a hobby to help support a dear friend working with amazingly talented artisans in India.”
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Tara Martin of My Other Bag: Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags for the Fashion Forward
“My biggest success has been figuring out to to stay competitive in the market while keeping everything made in the USA.”
Amanda Curtis of Nineteenth Amendment: An Interactive Platform for Emerging Designers
“I want to give other designers a chance to succeeded in fashion by lowering the financial bar of entry and letting talent and drive be the determining factors of success.”
Ashley Howell of The Givve Collection: Shop & Share Your Favorite Socially Savvy Products
“The more users we acquire, the more products will be purchased and ultimately the more we can raise for our social causes.”
Amrita Aviyente of Date My Wardrobe: Renting Clothing & Accesories
“A failure can be considered a success too if it is taken as a learning experience.”
Emily & Jessica Leung of Hey Lady: Entrepreneurial Twins Create Comfortable Heels
“Shoes became the means for us to infuse fun and function back into the wedding industry.”
Ama Addae of Beach Glam: Stylish Wear for the Beach
“The top challenge with Beach Glam has been multi-tasking and being involved with all aspects of the business.”
Silvia Scandar Mahan of Vividly: A Platform for Designers and Ethical Clothing
“My sister and I founded Vividly to help artists share their work, and help shoppers find greater meaning in what they wear.”
Shining a Light on Latin America’s Artisans
Amanda Judge of Faire Collection finds a rewarding career in the markets of Ecuador.
Lindsay Reilly of Lindsay Tia: Creative Handbags for Creative Individuals
“I wanted to defy the odds of a bad economy and create a successful startup.”
Brandy Kawulka of Posh Shopping Tours: A Refined Shopping Experience
“My top challenge has been putting all the pieces together as a solopreneur, there are so many hats to wear and learn to fill.”
Karima Renee of Skinny Minority: The Curvy Girl Stylist
“I teach women how to dress for the life they want.”
Krittika Khandelwal of Soothi: Socially Conscious Fashion
“I wanted to start a company that would allow me to pursue my passion for fashion and jewelry, while making a positive impact on underprivileged communities around the world.”
Maryum Farhan of The Market Find: Bringing Bohemia Home
“There was a 50% chance of failure, but “so what?” I asked myself. I decided to try.”
Stephanie David of PopNod: Doing Good While You Shop
“Why can’t giving back be a part of my everyday routine?”