Gathered: Women Owned Brands
Women Owned Design Brands That Are Making an Impact
We all know that smart and impactful design can truly change the world. In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of our favorite women-owned brands that are making waves through their innovation, passion, and humanitarianism. Read more below to understand the impact that each of these brands are making, and how you can support them! We have linked all of the sources for you to make it as easy as a click of a button!
Llowel is an emerging women's workwear brand that focuses on both form and function. After identifying a lack of options in workwear for women, Llowel’s founders labored over every detail until they created the perfect silhouette with an incredible amount of function. By designing for women we are modernizing workwear that is inclusive of artisans and craftspeople underrepresented in their workplace.
Llowel needs your help! Click here for their Kickstarter where you can purchase some swag and support the start of this incredible for-women, by-women brand.
2. Cedar and Moss Founder Michelle Aaro was not able to find the lighting she wanted during her own renovations, and it was then that Cedar and Moss was created. Inspired by midcentury silhouettes, each fixture is designed in house, and crafted-to-order in Portland, OR. The company strives to minimize its environmental impact and celebrates diversity; she proudly states that the company is 75% female, 40% ethnic minority, and 25% LGBTQIA+.
3. Woman Made by Jane Hall. Excerpt: “Featuring more than 200 designers from more than 50 countries, including icons and trailblazers past and present such as Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Florence Knoll, Ilse Crawford, Faye Toogood, Nathalie du Pasquier, it records and illuminates the fascinating and overlooked history of women preeminent in the field. With each designer represented by a key product and short text, this fascinating A-Z survey shines a vital spotlight on the most extraordinary objects made by women designers but, more importantly, offers a compelling primer on the best in the field of design demonstrating that design is not - and never has been - a man's world.”
4. The Citizenry was founded by friends Carly Nance and Rachel Bentley to create a brand that gave consumers access to artisans around the globe. The Citizenry is a home furnishings brand with products ranging from handwoven baskets from Colombia, to pillow cases from Mexico, to linen bedding from Portugal. They strive to set new standards of quality, transparency, and social responsibility for the home décor category, and to carry on traditional artisan craftsmanship in each of their products.
Platform Planter by Tortuga- sold on The Sill
5. The Sill was created by Eliza Blank in 2012. Passionate about plants, she wanted to help demystify them, make them accessible to non-horticulturists, while elevating the experience beyond the local garden supply center.
The sill now provides plant delivery services, hands-on educational workshops (online and in person), as well as biophilic design services that evoke essential connection to the natural world.
As Eliza says, “Plants create time and space to nurture yourself. If you’re not making time for them, you’re probably not making time for yourself either.”
6. Imprint House - Imprint House started with an idea — to simplify the art of creating a home. “When sourcing wares for our store, we strive to find unique pieces that have a meaningful story - whether it be about the maker, the history or the artisanal practices.” Each piece is thoughtfully curated to create a meaningful, soulful addition to your home.
Cutout stoneware pot by Katie Mudd / Sold on MadeTrade
7. Made Trade strives to make ethically made and sustainably sourced home goods simple.
We believe we can make the world a more beautiful place by holding ourselves to a higher ethical standard. We call it being “ethically elevated.” It means we put artistry above efficiency. Fair wages above profits. Sustainability above mass production. Quality craftsmanship above mindless consumption. And transparency above everything, as we painstakingly hand-select only the most beautifully-designed, ethically-made goods that put people and our planet first.
8. Parachute Home was created after Ariel Kaye noticed a lack of accessibly priced, high-quality bedding. To fill this need, Parachute was launched as a direct-to-consumer, online-only seller of premium bedding. With a focus on sustainability, Parachute has pledged to become carbon neutral by Earth Day 2022, and puts thought into the ethical sourcing and manufacturing of all of their goods.
