Highlighting American fashion brands by women, for women.
This page was created with the desire to share a small selection of fashion labels founded by women. As consumers where we spend our money is impactful, when we support small female- or minority-owned businesses we support a more diverse retail landscape.
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No. 1
cienne
Deliberately discerning (practically poetic), Cienne is a ready-to-wear collection for women who value pieces that are both interesting and necessary. Expressively understated and boldly subtle, the collection finds balance in a dualistic approach. Founded in 2014 by designers Nicole Heim and Chelsea Healy, Cienne is made in New York and with each new collection, builds upon a foundation of refined shapes, considered details, and artisanal materials designed to maintain relevance over time.
No. 2
DÔen
Santa Barbara born and raised sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland founded Dôen in 2015. as veterans of the industry, we observed how atypical it is to see women at the helm of fashion brands—although women are largely the ones designing, purchasing, and wearing the clothing. our collective aims to improve that model. we support women in the workforce in all aspects of our organization, supply chain, and community.
No. 3
Aliya Wanek
Founded in 2016, ALIYA WANEK is an eponymous womenswear label that focuses on exploring the connection between one’s identity and style. Our mission is to create comfortable, stylish clothing ethically and sustainably as an extension of the wearer’s individuality. If not sewing the garments herself, Aliya works with a production sewer and other local contractors in the Bay Area to produce and dye her garments, always taking into consideration ways to reduce the brand’s environmental impact.
No. 4
Pansy
Not so long ago in the summer of 2012, Laura Schoorl and Rachel Corry were driving from San Francisco to Santa Barbara and got to talking. They had both been dreaming of the ideal underwear: minimal, sturdy, beautiful, locally-made underwear you can feel good wearing. Six years later they make Pansy the same way they did the day they started.
No. 5
Yatir
Yatir Clothing is a plus size clothing brand started in 2016 by LA native, Joi Lanell aka Madam Yatir. Her vision is to create clothing for the women that love their streetwear, but love to be glam too, while at the same time encouraging women to follow their dreams and support each other.
