38 Brands You Can Shop in Honor of International Women's Day
40 Brands Giving Back on International Women’s Day
There are brands who talk about female empowerment to be trendy, and then there are brands who actually show up in dedicating time and resources to advancing gender parity. Thankfully, this International Women’s Day, a staggering number of labels have proven themselves to be part the ladder. Ahead, various ways brands are showing up to support women around the world and how you can get involved through shopping or, in some cases, just by using a simple hashtag on Instagram.
Alo Yoga x #AloEmpowerHer
Alo Yoga
aloyoga.com
$98.00
For the entire month of March, Alo Yoga is donating $1 for every Instagram post or public IG story tagged #AloEmpowerHer to Catalyst Inc., a global non-profit that accelerates progress for women through workplace inclusion. To participate, Alo Yoga is asking that users tag 3 or more women who empower them. The brand's latest color drop, lavender musk, is symbolic as well as purple is the official color of International Women's Day.
Neococo x International Rescue Committee
wolfandbadger.com
$36.00
Founded by Amrita Thadani, Neococo is a mission-driven apparel company that helps provide female refugees entering the United States with employment. (Today and everyday!) Neococo partners with resettlement agencies such as the International Rescue Committee, Program for Torture Victims, and L.A. Downtown Women's Center to train and support women to work in a safe environment where they can contribute to society and their families.
Banana Republic x International Center for Research on Women
Banana Republic
bananarepublic.gap.com
$98.00
Nicknamed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's "dissent collar," the late Justice first debuted this bib necklace back in 2012 and wore it several times over the years to express sartorial dissent. (Case in point: RBG wore this the day after Donald Trump was elected president in 2016.)
For IWD this year, Banana Republic is reissuing the iconic accessory, now called the Notorious Necklace in RBG's honor, and donating $20 of each necklace to the International Center for Research on Women up to $250k.
DeMellier London The LIFE Tote x SOS Children's Villages
demellierlondon.com
$245.00
One of the most impressive International Women's Day initiatives this year comes from Meghan Markle-worn handbag brand DeMellier London. As part of the handbag brand's 7 Women, 7 Causes campaign, 7 different canvas and leather totes have been created and 100 percent of the profits from each tote will be donated to their corresponding charities.
The LIFE Tote was designed by Mireia Llusia-Lindh, co-founder of DeMellier, and 100 percent of proceeds go towards SOS Children's Villages, which funds lifesaving vaccines and medical treatments aimed to save the lives of children in need.
Curio x Loveland Foundation
curiodiamonds.com
$59.00
Jewelry brand Curio is donating 25 percent of all proceeds from March 8th through March 15th to the Loveland Foundation Therapy Fund, an organization that provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy.
COS x Alexandra Elle, Lavinva Stennett and Milanonna for Various Causes
COS
cosstores.com
$45.00
For International Women’s Day, COS has collaborated on a campaign with three inspiring female entrepreneurs: author and wellness consultant Alexandra Elle, founder of The Black Curriculum Layinya Stennett and Korean lifestyle mentor and fashion advisor, Milanonna. On behalf of these collaborators, COS is donating to the Loveland Foundation, The Black Curriculum, a social enterprise that aims to teach Black history across the UK and My House, a shelter providing safety and support for single mothers in Korea.
Petit Kouraj x Olive Tree Projects
petitkouraj.com
$215.00
For the whole week of March 8th, Petit Kouraj will be donating 10% of profits from purchases to Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit organization that helps women and children in Haiti by providing a birth house for women with certified midwives.
The World Report found in 2013 that only 36 percent of births in Haiti occurred in healthcare facilities while the rest took place at home. Per nonprofit organization Every Mother Counts, Haiti still has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Western Hemisphere.
Tatcha x Room to Read
tatcha.com
$52.00
Since 2014, cult-loved skincare line has been partnered with Room to Read, the non-profit organization focusing on girls’ education and children’s literacy across Africa and Southeast Asia. A portion of proceeds from Tatcha's products (today on International Women's Day and always) goes toward Tatcha's Beautiful Faces, Beautiful Future program, which is invested in Room to Read's Girls' Education Program.
PopSocket x The Malala Fund
Pop Sockets
$10.00
For the whole month of March, phone accessories brand PopSocket is donating 50 percent of their new PopGrip collection to the Malala Fund. Co-founded by Malala Yousafzai, the Malala Fund advocates for girls education and invests in education activists and advocates who are driving solutions to barriers to girls' education in their communities.
Italic x The Malala Fund
Italic
italic.com
$55.00
Shopping platform Italic is donating 10 percent of all sales today, March 8 to the Malala Fund.
Purpose Jewelry x International Sanctuary
purposejewelry.org
$30.00
Purpose Jewelry is handcrafted by artisans who survived human trafficking. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the brand (not just today, but year-round) go to Purpose Jewelry's non-profit, International Sanctuary, which provides each artisan with fair wages, education, and holistic care.
Avre x Equality Now
Energee
avrelife.com
Eco-friendly, women-founded shoe company Avre is donating 20 percent of all sales during the month of March to Equality Now. For the uninitiated, Avre gives back year-round as well. The brand donates 10 percent of all proceeds to Oceana, an organization which protects the world's oceans, as well as Girls in Tech, a non-profit that aims to put an end to gender inequality in high-tech industries.
Gap x Girls Inc.
gap
gap.com
$17.00
In addition to releasing a series of limited-edition T-shirts for International Women's Day, Gap is donating $25,000 to Girls Inc., a non-profit dedicated to helping girls know that their voices matter and that their potential is limitless.
FARFETCH x Laura Harrier x The Loveland Foundation
Marine Serre
farfetch.com
$974.00
For IWD, FARFETCH has partnered with actress Laura Harrier and creative platform SBJCT Journal to curate an edit discussing female inclusivity and the importance of representing all women. FARFETCH will be donating a portion of profits from Laura’s edit to The Loveland Foundation.
House of Aama x Jen Mussari Tote for Women for Women International
House of Aama
shopbop.com
$57.81
Shopbop has teamed up with Women for Women International and House of Aama to create an exclusive capsule of tote bags featuring 10 international female illustrators. 20 percent of sales from the capsule and featured assortment will be donated to Women for Women International.
Ninety Percent + NET SUSTAIN x Women for Women International
Ninety Percent
net-a-porter.com
$135.00
Net-a-Porter assembled an army of designers to create a limited-edition collection that celebrates female bravery and empowerment. Proceeds will be donated to the Women for Women International organization. In addition to the donation of 100% of profits from the sales within this collection, for every public post tagged #PowerToChange, @womenforwomen and @netaporter on TikTok or Instagram between March 1 2021 to March 8 2021, NET-A-PORTER will also donate $1 to Women for Women International.
Lulu Dharma x Dress For Success
luludharma.com
$105.00
Throughout the month of March, Lulu Dharma will be donating 30 percent of proceeds from select woven bags to the global non-profit organization Dress for Success. Launched in 1997, Dress for Success is describes their work as empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Aurate x The Global Fund for Women
auratenewyork.com
$390.00
10 percent of proceeds from purchases made between March 5 and March 10 will be donated to The Global Fund for Women, which describes its mission as funding bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change that will last beyond our lifetimes.
Sweaty Betty x Sweaty Betty Foundation International Women's Day Power Workout Leggings
sweatybetty.com
$100.00
100% of profits from each purchase of this Sweaty Betty set made of letters spelling out 'Empower Women' will be donated to the newly formed Sweaty Betty Foundation. Per a press release from the brand, the foundation aims to inspire, motivate and support girls aged 10 to 18, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds who face the biggest obstacles to being active, through working with schools and communities.
Urban Stems x Bumble x ACLU Women's Rights Project
urbanstems.com
$85.00
Urban Stems and dating app Bumble have collaborated on a collection of flower bouquets for IWD. Both brands are also donating to the ACLU Women's Rights Project, which has been fighting for gender equality since 1972.
ba&sh x CARE's #I'mEveryWoman Campaign T-Shirt
ba-sh.com
$60.00
As part of ba&sh's partnership with non-profit organization CARE's #I'mEveryWoman campaign, the Parisian brand has launched this rocker-chic top. ba&sh is donating 100 percent of proceeds from the T-shirt to the Together for Her Campaign, as well as 10 percent of all ba&sh North America sales on March 8.
Saylor x Black Girl Ventures
saylor.nyc
$319.00
Saylor is partnering with Black Girl Ventures, giving 20 percent of proceeds from the new Spring collection to the organization starting March 8th through the end of month. Black Girl Ventures' mission is to provide Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building in order to meet business milestones that lead to economic advancement through entrepreneurship.
Mejuri Empowerment Fund 'Golden' Crew Sweatshirt
mejuri.com
$85.00
100% of proceeds from this cozy crewneck go toward the Mejuri Empowerment Fund, which aims to create long-term change by supporting higher education for women and non-binary people.
Amavii x The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
amavii.com
$295.00
100 percent of net proceeds from Amavii's Jane Frances sunglasses (in all four colors) will be donated to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation today, March 8.
Avec Les Filles x Girls Inc.
aveclesfilles.com
$99.00
Avec Les Filles is donating 25 percent of every single sale on their website to Girls Inc. today, March 8.
M. M. La Fleur x Bring Change To Mind
M. M. La Fleur
mmlafleur.com
$190.00
Having named their most recent collection Mentally I’m Here, M.M.LaFleur is hoping to help women prioritize their mental health this International Women's Day. On March 8, the brand will be donating 50% of proceeds from select cozy styles (such as the Harris sweatshirt, pictured here) to Bring Change to Mind, an organization working to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
ASOS x The Prince's Trust #ChangeAGirlsLife Campaign
Asos Curve
us.asos.com
$64.00
ASOS has collaborated with the Prince’s Trust on their #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign for IWD this year. The ASOS Foundation is also donating $28,000 to the organization’s Women Supporting Women initiative.
Blessed Beauty x The Miami Rescue Mission’s Girlfriends 4 Girlfriends
blessedbeautymakeup.com
$65.00
For International Women's Day, Blessed Beauty is committing to indefinitely donating 10% of all sales of their Natural Eyeshadow Sets to the Miami Rescue Mission’s Girlfriends 4 Girlfriends program which helps rehabilitate homeless victims of domestic violence.
The Office of Angela Scott x American Association of University Women
theofficeofangelascott.com
Luxury women's business shoe brand The Office of Angela Scott is donating $10,000 to American Association of University Women and will also be donating 100 percent of proceeds from sales made on March 8 to the organization as well.
Parisienne et Alors x La maison des Femmes
parisienne-et-alors.com
$95.00
French eco-friendly brand Parisienne et Alors has created a top reading "We Stand Together" for International Women's Day. The brand is donating 15 proceeds of the top to La maison des Femmes, a French-based organization that helps women who are victims of domestic violence.
Trinny London x Breast Cancer Now
trinnylondon.com
$33.00
To celebrate International Women's Day, Trinny London has released a new Lip2Cheek colorway and is donating 10 percent from every sale to Breast Cancer Now indefinitely.
Senreve x Global Fund for Women
senreve.com
$115.00
SENREVE has teamed up with Global Fund for Women to launch the Supernova Scarf in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th. In the month of March, 50 percent of proceeds from the Supernova Scarf will go towards GFW’s mission to fund bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change.
Fleur du Mal x Gyrl Wonder
fleurdumal.com
$28.00
Fleur du Mal is donating 10 percent of sales today to Gyrl Wonder, a nonprofit organization that aims to empower women of color aged 17 through 23 through social impact and career development.
Nordstrom x HERproject and CARE
nordstrom.com
$180.00
Nordstrom has partnered with HERproject and CARE, pledging to produce 90 percent of Nordstrom Made products in factories that invest in women’s empowerment. The department store and e-tailer is also contributing $250,000 in corporate grants to organizations that support women’s empowerment to create training and resources within their global supply chain.
Respect des Fonds Calm Adaptogens Single Blend
rdfadaptogens.com
$45.00
Formed by five friends who met on Penn's track team, Respect des Fonds is an adaptogens line aiming to make wellness common for everyone. For International Women's Day, the BIPOC co-founded small business is highlighting women athletes and women-owned businesses on their blog.
CJW x Girl Rising
shopcjw.com
$150.00
Female founded and operated accessories brand CJW from designer Christina J. Wang, is partnering with Girl Rising, which aims to ensure that girls around the world are educated and empowered. CJW is donating all profits from sales of the History She Wrote print purchased March 5th - 8th. The History She Wrote print celebrates trailblazing women throughout history with remarkable accomplishments, including Michelle Obama, Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amelia Earhart, Malala Yousafzai and more.
Lele Sadoughi x The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
lelesadoughi.com
$170.00
For IWD, Lele Sadoughi is inviting fans to enter a contest to design their very own headband on the brand's website. Entries can be submitted until March 19 and a winner will be announced on March 22. The winning design will then be produced and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to WAGGGS (The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts).
Shopping for a cause.