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So many women we have spoken to in the last year are rejecting the traditional signifiers of success. Evolving from money, status and power which felt like the end-game, but really was just the starting point for developing something more enduring. As women move through life investing in and leaving a legacy of doing better, being better - Gillian Ridley Whittle is just one of them. #thestellacollective #livingstartsafter40 #blindspotnomore Link: https://lnkd.in/gTw9Udj7

For over 100 years, March 8th has marked International Womens Day, a day of celebrating women’s social, economic and cultural achievements all over the world. 🌍 This year, the United Nations has designated the theme to be Invest in Woman: Accelerate Progress. In honour of this years theme, I have found 10 female owned brands you can support today and every other day to accelerate the progress of Women owned businesses.💃🏽💸 Read the full piece below✨ #whatcaitlinsays

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Age does not define you...Open the door, and your next chapter is just around the corner!! 💕 🙏 🙏 Filson is a well-known 127-year-old brand producing rugged outdoor apparel with a strong celebrity following, including Ryan Gosling and David Beckham. Today, Filson announced the launch of their new women's collection in the US, with plans to expand into Europe in Fall 2024. The woman behind this launch is Cristina Calori, who founded WP Lavori in Corso with her father in Corso, Italy, in the 80s. WP Lavori is known for distributing American heritage brands in Europe. Cristina is in her 60s and has decades of business experience, and I am incredibly fortunate to gain insights from her valuable source of knowledge. With her vast experience, Calori advises female entrepreneurs to focus on the "three Ps" - Patience, persistence, and passion. She emphasized the importance of working hard, staying curious, and keeping an open mind. She also advised taking risks while listening to your gut feeling. Calori also talked about staying curious in a rapidly changing world. She stressed the need to stay on top of trends, marketing, and design and to keep evolving and learning. Calori is proud that her company is 75% young women, as she emphasizes that staying on top of current trends and not living in the past is essential. My biggest takeaway from this conversation is that age does not define you. We are where we are because of our decisions, and that is what makes us who we are. We should always listen to our gut feeling and be open to new beginnings as the new chapters in our lives are just around the corner, as long as we are willing to open that door.  #womensupportingwomen #legacy #familybusiness #womenfounders

📢 Enjoyed sharing thoughts with Madeleine Schulz at Vogue Business for the article “Here's what our clothes would look like if more women designed them.”📢 In our recent discussion, we explored the transformative impact of having more women, particularly from diverse backgrounds, in creative director roles within the fashion industry. The conversation highlighted how inclusivity in fit and sizing, practical design elements, and a balance of comfort and style would become the norm. Designs would celebrate diverse cultural backgrounds, empowering women and reflecting a broad spectrum of identities. Diverse leadership is crucial for fostering innovative and relevant designs that resonate with varied consumer needs. Promoting equitable opportunities, mentorship, and addressing systemic barriers are essential steps towards achieving this change. Brands must actively celebrate and support the contributions of diverse women, creating a culture of inclusivity and innovation that enriches the fashion industry. Dive into the full discussion to discover how the future of fashion is being shaped by the unique perspectives and talents of diverse, talented women. 🌟✨ https://lnkd.in/eNiUq5Vx #Voguebusiness #FashionInnovation #DiversityInFashion #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveDesign #Empowerment #FutureOfFashion

As March, recognized as the month of #women, draws to a close, it's crucial to acknowledge discussions surrounding #gender equality, particularly concerning women's underrepresentation in economic spheres such as entrepreneurship and investments. However, amidst these narratives, I aim to inject a positive perspective about women's competitive advantage in driving positive environmental and social impact. A recent article by Vogue sheds light on an inspiring trend: the leadership of women in the sustainable fashion industry (link below) This article took me back to a few years ago when I delved into my impression that there might be relatively more impactful women entrepreneurs than men, a notion I found to be true through my research. Various studies about the entrepreneurial landscape, reveal that while male entrepreneurs often lean towards conventional economic pursuits, their female counterparts show a greater inclination towards ventures with social and environmental impacts. Moreover, women exhibit a heightened interest in entrepreneurial endeavors linked to sustainable development. However, women are generally less driven to become entrepreneurs for various reasons. Consequently, there remains a scarcity of women entrepreneurs overall, including in sustainability-related ventures. Another study, about the way #gender affects the #investment strategy of private equity and venture capital firms, shows that private equity firms in which women own at least 50 percent are 6.8 percent more likely to pursue impact investments (link below). Given the imperative for a sustainable and circular future, driven not only by necessity but also by increasingly stringent regulations, women possess a distinct competitive advantage in spearheading change as entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. As aptly stated by my dear friend Anita Skog "Mother Earth is calling her daughters to fight for her," and we are answering that call. I'm surrounded by amazing women from all over the world who are leading the way in building a sustainable future. Link to the Vogue article- https://lnkd.in/eZFSX8ns Link to "Does Gender Affect the investment strategy of Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms"? https://lnkd.in/ejc5XCJk #women #gender #entrpreneurship #circularity #sustainability

Do we need 100 years of fashion to find 70 female designers? On December 7 of this year the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will open its Women Dressing Women exhibition, celebrating 70 female designers over the last 100 years. In 2020, the fashion industry committed to implementing and furthering their DEI pledges, however, in 2023 the majority of creative directors at the helm of the industry's top brands are men. And yet over 85 percent of graduating students from top fashion schools are female, and one in six workers in the fashion industry globally identifies as female. But as of 2018, only around 14 percent of the top 50 major fashion brands are run by women. While I can’t control what others do, but I can control how I run my brand.  AYSHA NY is: 👸Female founded and female run. ♻️We are committed to sustainability and supporting local small businesses in NYC. 🗽100% of our products are manufactured locally, supporting small businesses that employ women from underrepresented groups. 👩🏫Most importantly, our brand is designed by a woman (me) for women. We know what looks good on other women. AYSHA NY is all about the hidden and visible details that celebrate the ever changing female figure in creating luxurious looks that make a statement. #MakeAStatement #AYSHANYMakesMeFeel   #WomenDressingWomen #madeInNY https://lnkd.in/eQB9KV2J

Where have all the women gone? Despite fashion being traditionally deemed a ‘feminine affair,’ the emergence of female leaders is a struggle, and women in prominent roles are few and far between. Read more on Maze35.

I am always amazed how FEW bags there are for working women. Shouldn't the industry catch up with women's needs at this point, after all, we are buying our own bags and living our lives out of them! This Refinery29 article lists some great options if you are in the market. Check it out for work bag inspiration: https://lnkd.in/eA66CDZv Please share in the COMMENTS if there is a work bag that you love, that keeps you organized and on the move!