Today is American Business Women Day! As an (almost) entirely women-run company (shoutout to Kerry our accountant and lone male) we understand how unique this is. It is a joy working with a team of other creative women. Today we want to spread our support for other similar brands!
This is a photo-heavy post, but it’s worth the scroll, I promise! We’re spotlighting some beautiful products from our favorite brands today. And, what’s more—they’re all women-owned!
Hopefully you discover some new brands to support as you skim this list.
Today we’re paying special attention to some of our very favorite women-owned businesses, from fashion to home goods and more. Explore the list below and click any of the photos to discover ways to support these boss babes! I know this is far from being an extensive list, but here are just a few.
This National holiday – American Business Women Day fell on an extra special time as we have spent this week remembering the wisdom, boldness, and amazing example of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I was a college intern at The National Museum of Women in the Arts when I attended a lecture with the indomitable RBG and fell in love with many things about her. Her work affected women in so many ways and it is an honor to learn from her life.
Women Owned Brands: Fashion
Shop Doen was founded by two sisters who saw a need for more women-owned businesses. Their why: “Study after study has shown that when women-identifying individuals have positions of power and leadership in companies, there is more focus on equality policies and practices…” The ethereal dresses, flowy blouses, and billowy-sleeved sweaters at Doen have a cult following. These timeless pieces are heirloom-quality and oh so beautiful—see for yourself!
Not to be dramatic or anything, but I would die for these shoes. Made by hand in Portugal, this shoe brand has only grown in popularity since Rihanna was spotted wearing them at New York Fashion Week in 2017.
Image sourceWhenever I discover a brand like Nikki Chasin, I can almost hear my wallet saying “Noooo!” Sorry. Can’t help it. Can you even handle these prints though? These clothes have a mid-century modern feel I can’t stay away from.
Take a quick scroll-stroll through KkCo Studio’s website and you’ll get a major 90s vibe. Don’t forget your mask! KkCo’s collection includes this darling seersucker number that will add a cheerful pop of yellow to any dreary day this winter. You can also check out our other favorite face masks here!
The women-owned business Shop Pêche is based in Brooklyn, NY. The word “pêche” translates to peach, and wouldn’t you know it, but in French, “peach” is a feminine noun. The beautiful staples in their collection can round out any wardrobe. Would you look at that vest? I’m swooning.
Roam’s founder, Kay Sides, created her brand when she recognized a need for cool and comfortable shoes that were versatile enough for active lifestyles and everything in between. She says, “I wanted a far reach—something I could rock in NY, LA, Hawaii, Tokyo, Africa, Paris….around the world…socks in the winter, with sweats or a dress…couldn’t find one for years…so decided to create them!” As the queen of comfort disguised as fashion, I am in full support of this.
I have to admit, when I first saw these bags, I gasped out loud! They’ve got that trendy 70s look, and honestly who wouldn’t want to carry one of these around?
Tamara Malas is a beautiful clothing brand founded by and for plus size women. This brand strives to offer high-quality, unique pieces ethically made that “you won’t find at any other plus size label.”
I love what owner and founder Tamara says about self-love: “One morning I asked myself, “What if I were to love myself exactly the way that I am today?” No longer allowing cultural conditioning to dictate the standards of beauty in my life, I poured that energy into creating something which manifested itself in my brand, TAMARA MALAS. I create from a place of inspiration and design with plus size bodies (including my own) in mind.”
The colorful abstract prints reminiscent of terrazzo tile make this an “instant add to cart” brand for me. In fact it was so hard to choose just 3 dresses to feature, so run don’t walk and check them out now!
Oh, and they have kids clothes, too, so you can live out all your matching dreams!
These Oaxacan-made handbags showcase their origin city’s amazing color scheme. Tote your Oaxacan chocolate as you hunt for colorful walls!
Women Owned Brands: Home Decor
All of the artists featured in our Print Shop are amazing women! I love being able to help spread the work of women I know and love personally, or have gotten to know through their work! Find a piece to hang in your home here.
Nothing we love more than a women-owned business collab! These gorgeous, high-quality tablecloths and napkins would elevate any Thanksgiving table from good to great.
The Bohemian brand Jungalow, founded by Justina Blakeney, covers all your decor needs, from the most beautiful pillows to woven baskets, plant holders, and more. Every item is dripping with color and artistic thought. The Jungalow even features limited edition art prints from women artists around the world! I’ve been a big fan of Justina for years and even interviewed her here! Her work has also been featured on Lars here and here.
I’ll put it this way—Otherland candles are otherworldly. They sell five core scents, plus a rotating Limited Edition collection when you want to try something new. Otherland’s founder, Abigail Cook Stone, used to be an art buyer for Ralph Lauren, and she used her artistic background to create heavenly candles.
One look at the Yo! Store website, and you’ll fall in love. Based out of Portland, OR, the Yo! Store is a women and children brand offering a smorgasbord of both vintage and contemporary pieces, including clothing, beauty products, and art.
Mimi Ceramics hand-makes their amazing mugs, cups, and planters to order. The dreamy technicolor designs are so popular, you have to sign up for email notifications so you don’t miss a new drop!
Women Owned Brands: Craft Supplies
Recently, almost all of our energy has been directed towards releasing our Great Artists! kids course. This course was created to be a resource for parents who have suddenly found themselves trying to work from home, run at home school, and/or a million other things – many of whom are women! Being able to provide resources to help working women in this way is a passion of our entire team.
The women-owned businesses below offer quality craft and art supplies that can make your creative projects even better!
Need a good boredom-buster? Who am I kidding, right now if you’re not bored you’re crazy busy…there is no in-between. For those of you homebound and needing an activity to do with the kids, I love these Natural Earth Paint kits. They even sell natural face paints—perfect for a certain upcoming holiday…
The Ann Williams Group brand was founded by a mom, and the name actually comes from her two kids (Amelia Ann and Owen William)! It started with award-winning ideas like the Loopdeloo and Craft-tastic, and the rest is history. For every kids item you buy from Ann Williams, they donate one to The Toy Bank, which gives toys to children in need.
Women Owned Brands: Kids
Image sourceFounded by two Vogue veterans, the children’s brand Masionette is filled with endless dreamy options for clothes, toys, and kid’s room decor. We reference them often in our roundups of favorite places to buy kid’s clothing, rainbow toys, and more. And you better believe I’ll be shopping there for boy #2!
One of my favorite women-owned businesses is Doodle & Co. Doddle & Co makes cute and innovative pacifiers and teethers for your little ones. The Pop® pacifier pops into a protective shell when your baby drops it on the floor. No more frantically washing it off and wondering how many germs are still lingering on it!
Women Owned Brands: Beauty
Olen Skincare makes high-quality, safe skincare products for you and your children. The kids sunblock and tinted sunscreen for mom are my personal faves.
Remember EighteenB? This woman-founded skincare brand has been featured on the blog before. I adore their science-based skincare products, created by founder Lindsay Wray (a scientist with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering!) EighteenB is one of our all-time favorite beauty brands, and it has been a joy to work with them!
Other ways to support women
Take the time today to celebrate and support women by shopping from one of these women-owned businesses, including our own! Check out our Women Who Work Series by Libby VanderPloeg in the House That Lars Built Print Shop! In addition, you can also check out our series of interviews with working women – here.
With Halloween coming up, consider dressing up in one of our influential woman costumes! I even dressed up as RBG one year, and maybe I need to bring that costume back this October.
Please share any women-owned businesses you love to support below! We would love to continue to add to our list. Happy American Business Women Day!
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