Get a little bit of that inside information from these fashion-focused social entrepreneurs. Okay, okay, they may not be Anna Wintour or Anna Dello Russo but believe it, they're changing the game.
These Social Business interviews get to know the deep and dark secrets -- okay, maybe they're not that secret -- of the founders and CEOS of social businesses working across the globe. Here, they talk about how they founded their businesses as fashion-focused social entrepreneurs and also expand on their personal inspirations and creative rituals throughout the day and some even talk about their precious weekends.
What they have in common, however, is focus on fashion in the industry sense as well as a social mission. Some of these social entrepreneurs even put a new twist on the triple bottom line.
25 Fashion-Focused Social Entrepreneurs
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Vivien Johnston, Founder and Managing Director of Fifi Bijoux (INTERVIEW)
Luxury Ethical Jewelry
24
Matthew Clough, Founder of Benson Backpacks (INTERVIEW)
23
Alli Blum, Director of Marketing (INTERVIEW)
What's New with United By Blue's Partnerships
22
Adriana Herrera, Founder and CEO of Fashioning Change (INTERVIEW)
People- and Profit-Driven Brands
21
Cissy Deluca, Co-Founder of Bersatu Designs (INTERVIEW)
Bali-Inspired Jewelry Social Business
20
Katie Fewings, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ethical Weddings (INTERVIEW)
19
Jennifer Gootman, Executive Director of Global Goods Partners (INTERVIEW)
Fair Trade Online Store
18
Alexander Aquino, CEO/President of Barnabas Clothing (INTERVIEW)
Lifestyle Brand
17
Marc Palmer, CEO of Fashion Hope (INTERVIEW)
A Social Business Against Human Trafficking
16
Ann Oliver, Founder of XENI Collection (INTERVIEW)
Couture Fashion for the Physically Disabled
15
Erik Spalding, Co-Founder of Bullets2Bandages (INTERVIEW)
Healing Jewelry Made of Real Ammo
14
Sissy Rooney, Founder of Street Style Surgery (INTERVIEW)
UK-Based Creative Workshops for Youth
13
Eve Friedman, Founder of Eve Echo (INTERVIEW)
Beauty Products That Provide Microloans
12
Ann Skydell Harmon, Founder of Ann-Made, LLC (INTERVIEW)
Upcycled Social Cause Jewelry
11
Amanda Judge, Founder of The Andean Collection (INTERVIEW)
Colorful Beads That Empower Women
10
Amanda Fisher, Designer at Bachhara (INTERVIEW)
Beautiful, Ethical Fashion from Indian Slums
9
Founders of All of Us Revolution (INTERVIEW)
Shannon Whitehead and Kristin Glenn
8
Joanne Gouaux, Founder and President of Penelope Poet (INTERVIEW)
Socially Responsible Jewelry
7
Sarah Chayes, Founder of Arghand Cooperative (INTERVIEW)
Afghanistan-Sourced Materials
6
Kimberly Robertson, Chief Seed Sower at Light of Mine (INTERVIEW)
Tees Eradicating Global Hunger
5
Leslie Beasley, Co-Founder/Managing Director of The Open Arms Shop (INTERVIEW)
4
Dr. Ashton Kaidi, Co-Founder of Marula Beauty (INTERVIEW)
A Cosmetic Product with Social Benefits
3
Dan Gigante, Founder and President of You and Who (INTERVIEW)
Conscious Wearable Art
2
Samuel Miller of Bombastic Plastix (INTERVIEW)
Upcycled Goods Made from Balian Plastic Bags
1
Stacey Horowitz, Founder of Shopping for a Change (INTERVIEW)
Supporting Global Artisans
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Asian Culture-Inspired Fashion Lines
Asai's Fall/Winter 2023 Debuted During London Fashion Week
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Luxury Ready-to-Wear Brands
KZ_K Studio Has a Unique Approach to Fashion, Inspired by Architecture
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
Spring Luxe French Fashion
Thom Browne Launches Its SS23 Designs During Paris Fashion Week
AI-Powered Fashion Business Tools
CALA's Technology is Geared Toward Independent Designers
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Chic Circular Fashion
Broke in Chic Offers Timeless Elegance and Sustainable Fashion
AI Fashion Weeks
AIFW Explores Digitally-Powered Collections & the Future of Fashion
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Four-Seasons Fashion Lookbooks
Adam Jones Works with Photographers on a Comprehensive Lookbook
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Affordable Upcycled Fashion
Veepee Partners with Maroussia Rebecq to Launch 'Upcycle Solution'
Sophisticated Spring Tailored Fashion
Lanvin Presents its SS23 Line During Paris Fashion Week
Trauma-Informed Fashion Lines
Eleni Kyriacou Draws on Her Own Experiences in These New Designs
Fashion Career-Inspired Shirts
SUNNEI Unveils a Job-Focused T-Shirt Capsule for Spring/Summer 2023
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Elevated Luxury Spring Sportswear
Chanel Showcases its Newest Capsule for the SS23 Season
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Non-Gender-Conforming Spring Fashion
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New SS23 Collection During PFW
Female Empowerment Outerwear Ads
Canada Goose Honors Female Empowerment with New FW23 Campaign
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Skate Fashion Runway Shows
ERL Presents its First-Ever Runway Show for the SS24 Season
Solution-Based Menswear
BRIC Boasts Elevated Essentials That are Fitted Perfectly
Filmmaker-Inspired Apparel Collections
Uniqlo Reveals a Collection Featuring Sofia Copolla
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion
Soulland Unveils its New Collection for the FW24 Season
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
High-Fashion Workwear Runways
sacai Spotlights a Few High Fashion Collaborations for FW23
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Empowering Female Loungewear
Brunette the Label and Girlboss Teamed Up Loungewear Line
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
Talent-Focused Creative Capsules
Swarovski Debuts a Collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Victory-Inspired Premium Fashion
Wales Bonner Presents the Marathon Collection for SS24
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Pop-Up Interview Stores
Trainline's Fashion Pop-Up Preps Gen Z for Interviews with Free Clothing
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets
FJackets Marries Form and Function With its Diverse Collection
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Collaborative Global Fashion Capsules
Lee and The Brooklyn Circus Partner to Tell "A Fresh Tale"
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations
Dio Joins Otani Workshop on a New Playful Collaboration
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Dynamic Streetwear-Informed Footwear
Clarks Originals Joins Billionaire Boys Club on New Shoes
Adaptive Senior Fashion
Joe & Bella Specializes in Modern, Adaptive Fashion for Seniors
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Refreshed Streetwear Collections
Billionaire Boys Club Goes Back to Its Roots for Spring 2023
Luxe Spring-Centric Tailored Apparel
Paul Smith Presents His New Capsule for SS24
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Transitional Spring Office Apparel
sacai Launches its New SS23 Collection of Hybrid Officewear
Purpose-Driven Celebrity Fashion
Atelier Jolie is Angelina Jolie's Own Design Label
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
North African Culture-Inspired Fashion
Daily Paper's Under the Same Moon Series Readies for SS23
Sneakerhead Mentoring Programs
eBay's Sneaker Academy Turns Sneakerheads Into Entrepreneurs
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Model-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Partnership Between BOSS and Naomi Campbell is Significant
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Wellness-Focused Demure Apparel
Crop Shop Boutique Launches New Wellness Collection for Fall
Supportive Activewear Silhouettes
Joe Fresh and Sasha Exeter Launch a Studio-Inspired Collection
Luxury Fashion House Podcasts
The Louis Vuitton Podcast Will Be Hosted by Loïc Prigent
Collaborative Athlete-Focused Sneakers
ASICS Debuts the Limited Edition Tennis Sneakers with Boss
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Namesake Label Inaugural Capsules
Phoebe Philo Presents her First Collection Under Her Brand
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Luxe Racing-Themed Fashion
Ferrari Launches its SS23 Collection During Milan Fashion week
Inclusive Fashion Investments
L Catterton Invests in BloomChic, an Inclusive Digital Fashion Brand
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Comfort-Focused Fashion Slides
Naturalizer's Gen N Project Advances How Women Define Comfort
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion
Woolrich Presents Origin Stories: Americana for SS24
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Jazz Artist-Starring Lookbooks
Ella Knight Stars in the Latest Billionaire Boys Club Series
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections
Diane von Furstenberg for Target Has Over 200 Pieces
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots
Marine Serre 'Heartbeat' Campaign Was Lensed in Hair Salons and Cafes
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Debut Ready-to-Wear Collections
Mansur Gavriel Launches a New Ready-to-Wear Collection