Ruth Alvarez-DeGolia helps women artisans tap international markets through her social enterprise, Mercado Global — allowing them to earn critical income.
Fashion & Beauty
Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Fleiss Goes From Pitching Investors to Becoming One
The co-founder has become Volition Capital’s first female partner.
Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman Predicts This Spring Month Will Kick Off Fashion’s Bold Recovery
The CEO of the beleaguered fashion subscription service is prepping for a post-pandemic world.
Meet the Fashion ‘Trash Nerd’ Who’s Won Money and Love from Vogue
Jessica Schreiber left New York’s sanitation department to launch Fabscrap. She’s still reselling textile waste, despite the pandemic.
Beyonce and J.Lo Loved Her Kids’ Clothes. Now, This Fashion Brand is in ‘Survival Mode’
The tale of Aaina Jain and her business, Blu & Blue, illustrates the devastating impact of the pandemic on boutique apparel makers.
Issa Rae’s Latest Project: Co-Owning an All-Natural Black Beauty Brand
The show creator recently teamed up with Sienna Naturals, which makes eco-conscious Black hair care products.
Turning PPE Into Something Stylish and Inclusive
Beau Wangtrakuldee, founder of AmorSui, developed antimicrobial clothing for female scientists — and, now, health care workers.
Even DVF May Not Be Able to Recover from Covid-19
The iconic fashion brand has taken a giant hit, laying off most of its staff and closing several retail locations.
Is Love Pandemic-Proof? These Matchmakers Say Yes
The economic fallout from coronavirus is devastating. But matchmakers are cautiously optimistic that people will still use their services to find love.
The Ugly, Lovely Effects of the Coronavirus Crisis on Beauty Businesses
How are the women entrepreneurs behind small firms selling skincare and hair products, makeup and more navigating a time when customers are no longer seeing – well, anyone?
Diane von Furstenberg Launches New #InCharge Platform for Women’s History Month
Style icon DVF has a new collaboration with Amazon to showcase woman-owned small businesses and women authors.
This Jewelry Designer Crafts Crowns for Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner and Hollywood ‘Royalty’
Actress-slash-entrepreneur Kali Hawk hooks up everyone – including the Queen of Pop – with standout crowns, necklaces and more.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
Eileen Fisher Likes to Share Her Company With Employees Who ‘Do All the Work’
The fashion brand founder started an employee stock ownership plan that gives workers significant shares of her company, and she encourages others to do the same.
This Famous Department Store Wants You to Shop Women-Led Brands This Holiday Season
The limited-time pop-up shops feature inventive products from female-led small businesses through January.