International Women’s Day is March 8 and there are many women-owned brands to shop in celebration.
From makeup and skincare to fashion and food, women CEOs and founders are in control of more companies than ever. Here are a few women-owned and operated brands to check out this month (and every month after).
Glossier, owned by Emily Weiss, focuses on skincare and beauty products. Some of the brand’s best-selling sets are The 3-Step Skincare Routine, the Boy Brow + Balm Dotcom + Futuredew, The Skincare Edit, which comes with mini skin essentials, the Wowder Duo and the Super Pack of three serums.
“Modern Family” actress Sofia Vergara has her own line of clothing sold at Walmart. Her products range from everyday sweaters to stylish activewear. Vergara also has incorporated maternity wear into her collection. Some of the most popular items are the Sofia Vergara Women’s Rosa High-Rise Jeggings, the Sofia Vergara Women’s Drape Front Jacket with Faux Leather Sleeves, Sofia Vergara Women’s Faux Leather Chevron Puffer Jacket, Sofia Vergara Women’s Crisscross Sweater and the Sofia Vergara Rosa Curvy Maternity Jeans with Full Belly Band.
New Yorker Miki Agrawal is the founder of Tushy, a bidet attachment that makes for a better cleanup experience in the bathroom. The attachment comes in three models: TUSHY Classic 3.0, TUSHY Spa 3.0, which comes with a warm water attachment and the TUSHY Ace Electric Bidet Seat, which is remote controlled.
Aje, founded in 2008 by best friends Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest, is an Australian fashion company that focuses on high-end but wearable clothing. Some of the newest additions to its collection are the Hybrid Sleeveless Mini Dress, Vortex Cut Out Blazer, Dione Denim Long Sleeve Dress, Harmony Bow Blouse, Swift Butterfly Sleeve Smock Dress and the Frequency Cut Out Midi Dress.
The delicious creations by chef Christina Tosi from Milk Bar, a chain of bakeries selling cookies, brownies and other sweet treats. Some of the newest Milk Bar items include the Red Velvet Cheesecake, The Ice Cream Sampler, Chocolate B’Day Truffle Dozen Box and The Milk Bar Sampler.
Katrina Lake is the creative force behind the online personal-shopping service Stitch Fix. Those who take a personal styling quiz get matched up with the clothing professional stylists recommend for them.
Ann McFerran founded Glamnetic offering magnetic eyelashes and press-on nails that fit any aesthetic. Some of the best-selling products include the The Ultimate Duo Liner, Treasure Chest Liner Kit, Lucky Lashes, Glamnetic Baby Girl Lashes, Winter Storm Nails Short Pointed Almond, Gold Truffle Lashes and the Strawberry Milk press on nail set.
S’well, founded by Sarah Kauss, provides world-class water bottles and food containers for all climates and uses. Some of the best products include Disney Mickey Mouse Letters Takeaway Tumbler, Geode Rose Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Calacatta Gold S’well Eats and Rose Agate Tumbler.
Elix offers holistic perspective on your cycle. Founded by Lulu Ge, Elix is focused on menstrual wellness and offers medicinal herbs that can be added to water to combat common period symptoms including migraines, cramps and bloating. There is a health evaluation to take before buying any products, so customers can see which elixir would best match their needs. Some of the other products Elix sells are Stay Well, Ginger Aide and Immunity Support.
