Designer Spotlights

I confess I have a problem; I own more pants than tops in my closet. Maybe it’s because my legs aren’t my best feature or maybe it’s because I’d rathe

Who is Alejandra Alonso Rojas? Alejandra Alonso Rojas is a Spanish designer known for her knitwear. Her knit pieces have become her signature thanks t

What is Ganni? Ganni is a Dutch ready-to-wear brand founded by Frans Truelsen. After Truelsen, Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup acquired the brand and tran

What is Funari? Janelle Funari and The Original DJ Spinderella close out Funari runway show Image courtesy of Noel Valero Funari NY is a luxury clothi

Who is Manish Malhotra? Manish Malhotra is an Indian fashion designer. His career in fashion started in modeling, but soon spanned into costume design

Who is Mannat Gupta? Mannat Gupta is the founder of her eponymous modern luxury fashion brand. MANNAT GUPTA makes custom, exquisite apparel inspired b

What is Poster Girl? Poster Girl is the London-founded brand of every It Girl’s dreams. The brand was created by Francesa Capper and Natasha Somervill

Who is Agata Halewska? Agata Halewksa Image courtesy of thecool.com Agata Halewska is a Polish designer who founded the brand AGGI. Halewska became in

Who is Celia Kritharioti? Celia Kritharioti Image courtesy of yourtipster.gr Celia Kritharioti is a Greek designer who owns the oldest luxury fashion

What is Everlane? Everlane is a clothing and shoe retailer. They make classic apparel that should last in your wardrobe for years. What differentiates

Who is Han Chong? Han Chong is a Malaysian born designer best known for starting the brand Self-Portrait in 2013. Chong attended the prestigious arts

It’s time to shop the Zimmermann sale! Get the trendiest women’s fashions at discounted prices! What is Zimmermann? Zimmermann is a luxury Australian

What is Parade? Parade is an ethically and sustainably made intimates brand. They make intimates and loungewear for everyone: sizes XS – 3XL. Parade i

Stella and I have History To be clear, Stella McCartney and I have no real history. I just have a deep, long-held adoration for her bags. I got my fir

Who is Sohee Park? Sohee Park is a Korean designer who’s making waves on the luxury fashion scene with her eponymous ”demi-couture” line. Park is the

What is Naadam? Image courtesy of naadam.co Naadam is a sustainably and ethically produced brand that offers luxury cashmere women’s/men’s/kids’ appar

O My Bag is a unique Amsterdam-based handbag brand. They make classic bags made of completely sustainable materials. In fact, sustainability and ethic

I’m obsessed with Amour Vert. For a lot of reasons! Firstly, they have great basics and understated apparel. Secondly, and most importantly: it’s one

Who is Lisa Von Tang? Lisa is a renowned luxury designer who started her eponymous line at 28 years old. Before she embarked on a successful career in

On my road to being a more conscious fashion consumer, I’ve discovered many ethically produced brands. (Tonlé, Alabama Chanin and Loud Bodies are some

What is Bare Necessities? Bare Necessities is the only shopping site you need for all things intimates. It’s the ultimate destination for panties, bra

I confess I never went to prom. I was raised by two Afghans who had a no-dances rule so I never attended any school dance. I never missed them. I stil

Women’s intimates are always in high demand. The most necessary are of course panties and other undergarments, but there’s a whole world of intimates

What is Day-Won? If you don’t know about Day-Won yet, it’s time to get familiar! They offer size-inclusive workout clothes for all women. Whether you’

I’m sure you have a few sites you always visit. You know, the specific sites you go to for a party dress or jeans. I assume you have sites in mind bec

What’s so Great about Vince Camuto? Vince Camuto makes women’s shoes that are beautiful, durable and well-priced. I’ve had a pair of multicolored snak

What is Lisa Folawiyo? Lisa Folawiyo makes the joyful clothes of our dreams! The Nigeria-based brand is known for bright colors and intricate details.

Have you ever fantasized about owning a pair of earrings? I have. In fact, the first pair (Yes, first. There are a lot of beautiful earrings in the wo

What is Street Style? Street style is fashion that is born, as the name suggests, from the streets. With deep origins in Black culture, streetwear is

If you’re like me and you hadn’t even heard of Not Just A Label until recently (or until right now), NJAL is an online marketplace specifically create

What is Wolf and Badger? Wolf and Badger is an online marketplace for independent designers. It offers a space for new, emerging or niche designers to

What is Hanifa? Hanifa is a brand for all women. If you haven’t heard about their work yet, try picking up an issue of InStyle or Essence or Elle or V

Graphic tee shirts are a must! What’s fantastic about them is they’re endlessly versatile. You can go for a casual look by pairing a graphic tee with

LNA is a chic, classic and sexy brand that I discovered when browsing through Revolve. Revolve is a hub for high-quality clothing so I trust most bran

LAPOINTE makes the kind of clothes for taking charge. I first came upon them when I was Instagram-stalking the epitome of taking charge; Elaine Welter

What is Alabama Chanin? Alabama Chanin is a southern-born and raised brand all about transparency. From the organic, sustainably sourced cotton farmed

Sometimes the only accessory you need is a ring. It’s an easy addition to make you feel a little more bougie! With Snack Break we get the bougie feeli

[tabelofcontents] Workout clothes are my most coveted type of apparel. Probably since I rarely allow myself to buy any. I figure I don’t work out ofte

Sstutter is one of the most unique jewelry brands in the world. They specialize in large conversation piece necklaces made of plastic. If that doesn’t

Who Made Kai Collective? Fisayo Longe founded Kai Collective with the aim to make women feel confident in their clothing. Initially a fashion and trav

What is Loud Bodies? Loud Bodies is a sustainable, ethically made clothing brand founded by Patricia Luiza Blaj. She wanted to “prove that style has n

What is Lulus? Lulus is a women’s fashion marketplace with products in nearly every category. They offer women’s clothing, shoes, dresses, accessories

Maybe you’ve been seeing some new, beautiful dresses on your favorite celebrities. You know, those dresses you thought were Zimmermann but not quite a

What is Kheops? Kheops is a brand about modern, sexy fashion. The brand was founded by Moldovan designer Victoria Cocieru and entrepreneur Mariana Bad

What is TTSWTRS? TTSWTRS is a Ukraine based brand inspired by a bad relationship. The brand’s founder, Anna Osmekhina, created a capsule collection of

Who Founded Andrea Iyamah? Andrea Iyamah is a eponymous brand by Andrea Dumebi Iyamah, a Nigerian fashion designer. Iyamah credits her uber-stylish pa

Who Started Fe Noel? Felisha “Fe” Noel started her eponymous brand after owning a vintage boutique in Brooklyn, NY. She has had a career in fashion si