“The apparel design represents the unique cultural heritage of our city Jodhpur.”
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Amneh Shaikh Farooqui: E-Commerce for Pakistani Artisans
“Our e-store is built around the concept that consumers want to know the makers and narratives behind products and so we treat retail as art.”
Swathika Prem: Shopping Accessories on Instagram
“Do what your heart says. Believe in it and work hard.”
Elly Kaye: Apparel and Accessories for Your Pet
“I turned a hobby of designing and sewing designer dresses and coats for my tiny dog, into a business.”
Phuong Mai: Stylish Functional Backpacks for Women
“I believe women should not have to sacrifice comfort for style.”
Shalini Girish: Daily Product Uploads for an Online Jewelry
“Although my days were full taking care of my son and home it just was not filling my soul.”
Amanda Hancox: Promoting Independent Designers & Young Brands
“It was initially a one month pop up but it completely exceeded my expectations and two years on, we’re still there and going strong.”
Melissa Austria is Building the Retail Store of the Future
The feisty owner of Toronto menswear retailer Gotstyle is mixing and matching old-school service and digital technologies in a bid to survive — and thrive — in an increasingly tough industry.
Parisa Wang: Handbags with Messages of Hope & Love
“I think that entrepreneurship is about creating opportunities for yourself.”
Claudia Gutierrez: Business Opportunity for Women with a Ready Made Brand
“Today ClaudiaG Collection is providing women a unique, life-changing career opportunity by allowing them to start their own business through ours.”
Somu Swapna: Hand Painted Women’s Wear
“I have been fascinated by the idea of starting my own enterprise for a long time; it’s a constant process of enthusiastically searching for exceptional ideas which will create value.”
Ciara Stockeland: Mompreneur Franchises Designer Clothes From Fargo
“I loved the idea of being able to offer others the opportunity to own their own business and use the blueprint that I had already created with my business.”
Seema Khalil: Timeless Clothing Inspired by Indian Architecture
“We are born with a purpose and we can either let life pass by or do something constructive.”
Aqsa Mughees: Young Designer Finds Financial Freedom
“I have always been passionate about managing my own startup, not just because I wanted to be my own boss, but because entrepreneurship teaches you responsibility, accountability and learning from your own mistakes in the best way possible.”
Sarah Meyer: Fair Trade Fashion
“We decided to use our experience in sales and marketing and making connections by telling the stories of the artisans who make the products.”