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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Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
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Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Luxury Ready-to-Wear Brands
KZ_K Studio Has a Unique Approach to Fashion, Inspired by Architecture
AI-Influenced Fashion
Collina Strada Spring 2024 Was Created with the Aid of AI
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Chic Versatile Bags
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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
Customizable Co-Created Sneakers
Golden Goose Offers a Sneaker Maker Experience in Toronto
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Stylish Performance Uniforms
Welles Balances Sustainability, Comfort, and Style
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
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
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Fashion Styling Games
Revolve Provides an Immersive Shopping Experience on Bellemint
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
AI-Powered Clothing Shopping Partnerships
True Fit and Shopify are Working Together for Sizing
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
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
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
Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion
Soulland Unveils its New Collection for the FW24 Season
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
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
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Victory-Inspired Premium Fashion
Wales Bonner Presents the Marathon Collection for SS24
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Asian-Owned Fashion Brands
Dana Bandi Debuted Its Second Fashion Collection Recently
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
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
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
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
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
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
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
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
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Dynamic Streetwear-Informed Footwear
Clarks Originals Joins Billionaire Boys Club on New Shoes
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Adaptive Senior Fashion
Joe & Bella Specializes in Modern, Adaptive Fashion for Seniors
Mom-Focused Luxury Fashion Lines
Stuart Weitzman & Sofia Richie Grainge Debut the Sofia Collection
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Luxe Spring-Centric Tailored Apparel
Paul Smith Presents His New Capsule for SS24
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Early-Stage Brand Programs
Fixer Advisory Group & Academia Cerebra Debut The Founders Program
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
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Luxury Fashion House Podcasts
The Louis Vuitton Podcast Will Be Hosted by Loïc Prigent
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
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
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
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Supportive Women Entrepreneurial Tests
Entrepreneurial Potential Test for Women Has 20+ Questions
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
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
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
Fashion-Centric Co-Working Spaces
L.A. Fashion Weekend Partners with Hollywood Production Center
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Occasion-Driven Apparel Retailers
Windsor Fashions Llc Expands into the Canadian Market
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
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Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
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
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Debut Ready-to-Wear Collections
Mansur Gavriel Launches a New Ready-to-Wear Collection
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community