Women-Owned Businesses In The Creative Industry Part 2
Written by Trinity Duong
Identifying and highlighting the successes of women is a concept and action Brand’s Media Group honors. There is power in the outpour of support for women contributing and changing the world around them. Here are some women-owned businesses that are changing the creative industry.
1) Eight One Standard
Anna Keilo is the founder of Eight One Standard, an online boutique that empowers elegant women transitioning from their 20s to their 30s. Keilo’s dream was to create an online clothing store for young women on the go. By creating versatile pieces, every woman will be able to take these garments from work to the happy hour, or from brunches to date nights. She carefully curated timeless pieces that match all items in your current wardrobe to ensure the dressing process is effortless every single day. Keilo aims to curate your closet through mixing, matching, and showcasing your unique style. Eight One Standard honor Keilo’s mother and fashion influence. This boutique's goal is to curate confidence and pride to go along with the pieces purchased. Keilo also offers personal styling assistance. She can help you find what to wear to your next event through virtual shopping or assisting together. Make Eight One Standard your next shopping destination.
You can reach Eight One Standard @eightonestandard or at eightonestandard.com/.
2) Beus Seaclub
Beatrice Barbieri is the founder of Beus Seaclub, an ethically made brand that features resort wear and limited pieces influenced by European summers. Her brand aims to inspire confidence, energy, and an unquenchable love for life. Beus Seaclub’s story celebrates the Mediterranean sea and its iconic locations. They pride themselves on producing sustainable and high-quality pieces in order to minimize their carbon footprint. Their pieces are never mass-produced and never restocked. On their site, you can find their most recent collection, Alterego, which aims to highlight your most authentic self. At Beus Seaclub you will find all things water. Through their pieces they want to convey a sense of energy, endless self-confidence, and a love for life. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for fashion-forward styles and luxurious materials evoking Mediterranean culture, Beau Seaclub is for you.
You can reach Beus Seaclub @beuseaclub or at beuseaclub.com.
3) Bloom Jewelry
Abby Nathan is the founder of Bloom Jewelry. As she studies finance she recognized a lifelong dream she has had of working within the fashion and jewelry sector. Nathan was inspired by her late grandmother, Janet, to begin Bloom. The words “When you smile, the world will smile back.” ignited a strong desire to share this message with others and it became a token motto in her creations. Her mission is to design empowering jewelry for women that echo the sounds of happiness, elegance, and style. By sharing her passion and jewelry Nathan also aims to share the lessons she had learned from her grandmother. Bloom’s jewelry is handcrafted and made to last forever. They pride themselves on the quality of their jewelry and the transparency of their product and sourcing. Bloom uses 2.5 microns of gold and 0.925 of sterling silver per piece, making the level of gold vermeil jewelry the best it can be. As their jewelry is gold vermeil and their base is sterling silver it means the metal doesn’t tarnish and your skin won’t turn green. Their products are hypoallergenic and non-toxic making their touch to your skin the most comfortable it can be.
You can reach Bloom Jewelry @bloomjewelry.ca or at thebloomjewelry.ca.
4) MERDE Magazine
Molly Rose Apple is the founder and creative director of MERDE Magazine. MERDE characterizes itself as a self-deprecating print-only magazine that tells its story through humor and wit. By reflecting on fashion’s cultural landscape by exploring creative processes, she takes on a new and unique approach by rejecting any filters or censoring. MERDE’s aim is to disrupt the old fashion narratives with each issue they produce. Every issue explores a theme that exemplifies and boldens their empowered, atypical creative expression. By exploring the ins and outs of the fashion scene, they utilize the visions and voices to build and expand the story of distinctive creative practices. With reflective intuitions, Apple’s vision has grown into a publication with reflexive intuitions that challenge modern fashion by yearning for unconventional and subversive text and imagery. Their values center around 4 pillars: Diversity, Reflexivity, Subversion, and Satire. If you desire fresh and distinct content keep your mind open to interacting with diverse content that will motivate you to contribute your own talents and knowledge.
You can reach MERDE Magazine @merde_mag or at merdemag.com.
If you’re interested in more women-owned businesses in the creative industry make sure to read “Women-Owned Businesses In The Creative Industry”.
