`International Women's Day is a time to celebrate and support women around the world and the fashion industry has a crucial role to play. From ethical fashion brands that provide fair wages and safe working conditions for female artisans, to companies that actively promote women in leadership roles... empowering women in fashion is more important than ever. Brands like Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, and Reformation prioritise both sustainability and women's empowerment, proving that ethical fashion and gender equality go hand in hand. We at Betty & The Brands value people and are proud supporters of women; We featured Remnant Revolution - garments and goods created with refugee women in the UK making unique products using remnants materials. Almost every single brand we are currently working with in-store are women-led and working within circular models, transparent supply chains, fair wages and ethical production. Nyny Ryke, Vaela, FUUD London, UNFOLD.LOVE, 12.5MM, Anciela, Hopetown & Hunter, Steen... and many more.
This International Women's Day, let's champion the brands that uplift and support women, ensuring that fashion is not only stylish but also socially responsible.
Women in the Workforce
Women make up the majority of garment workers globally, yet they often face poor working conditions, low wages, and workplace discrimination. Ethical fashion brands are working to change this narrative by providing fair wages, safe environments, and opportunities for advancement. Organisations such as Fashion Revolution advocate for greater transparency and better treatment of female workers in the fashion industry.
Female-Led Fashion Brands
Additionally, many fashion brands are led by women who are reshaping the industry. Designers like Mara Hoffman and sustainable labels like Komodo are creating clothing that is not only stylish but also socially responsible.
Featuring at Betty & The Brands, 12.5MM knitwear is an engaging mother and daughter team we currently feature in-store who make beautiful knitwear from sustainable materials with a zero-waste policy. Hopetown & Hunter up-cycles vintage and unique antique items, making them into remarkable one-of-a-kind jewellery. FUUD up-cycle and/or use organic materials to create unique garments with incredible colour and style and are plastic free with a zero-waste policy. We could talk for hours about our amazing women-led brands and its well worth coming in-store to see and feel the quality and power of their work, plus we love a good chat about our brands and the change they're making in the industry. By supporting these brands, consumers can contribute to the empowerment of women at all levels of the fashion industry.
Making a Difference
This International Women's Day, consider investing in fashion brands that align with your values. Look for companies that support female artisans, promote leadership roles for women, and prioritise sustainability. By making conscious choices, we can celebrate and uplift the women who make the fashion industry thrive. If you're visiting Hanningtons Lane in Brighton, come in-store to Betty & The Brands to see the brands we've mentioned and many more...
Continue empowering women, plus importantly, engage with change by supporting sustainable and ethical production in all its aspects and empower ethical values in everybody too!