Interview
Meet Faryl Robin Morse, Founder & CEO of Faryl Robin
The footwear industry has always been Faryl Robin’s calling, and the stock room of a shoe store has always been her home. From working for Kenneth Cole at the age of 17 to founding her namesake shoe brand, Faryl Robin has always viewed shoes as a form of empowerment. Believing that well-crafted footwear can boost […]
Meet Karena Dawn of ALTWELL
Karena Dawn is a trainer, wellness entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health awareness. As Co-Founder of Tone It Up and Chief Wellness Officer of ALTWELL, Karena has dedicated her life to helping others achieve wellness of the mind and body. Whether you’re experiencing a lack of sleep due to increased anxiety, learning to balance working from home with […]
Meet Tricia Carey of Lenzing Fibers
Lenzing Fibers is on a mission to create innovative textiles that preserve resources and protect our planet. Responsible for natural wood-based fibers like TENCEL™, Lenzing focuses on improving environmental performance throughout the value chain. Humanity faces challenges too complex to be solved by business as usual. With this in mind, Lenzing is countering the wastefulness of […]
Meet Andrea Reyes of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition
Sustainability has quickly become the apparel industry’s favorite buzzword. In a rare moment of self–reflection, businesses are realizing that sticking to the status quo is no longer enough. Although some people are just now coming to this realization, others have been hard at work finding solutions for far longer than sustainability has been in the […]
Meet Two-Time Project Runway Winner Dmitry Sholokhov
Dmitry Sholokhov lives to design beautiful clothing. Growing up in Belarus, he competed in ballroom dancing and would design his own costumes. After moving to New York City at the age of 18, Dmitry enrolled and graduated from Parsons School of Design, earning his BFA in Fashion Design. The designer has made three appearances on Project […]
Meet Taran + Bunny Ghatrora of Blume
Taran and Bunny Ghatrora of Blume set out to create a community, and everything they do is driven by two S’s: sisterhood and self-care. When the brand was in its inception, there had never been a wellness line devoted to teens. Their authentic approach to the hard-hitting issues that affect young girls started an industry-wide movement […]