Celebrate International Women's Month by Shopping these Women-Run Fashion Brands!

Happy International Women's Month! While we here at artTECA embrace the power of womanhood everyday, during this particular time of the year we wanted share how to Celebrate International Women's Month by Shopping these Women-Run Fashion Brands! Whether it's one woman or a team of women, each of these brands is led by passion and talent to bring unique concepts to the shopping experience.

1. artTECA

Founded by two sisters, Claudia and Flavia, artTECA fuses the aesthetics of the art and fashion industries to create a brand offering pieces that celebrate women. The sisters use the novelty of each of their collaborative artists' works and the intricacy of their design process to make clothing and accessories that mimic the individuality each woman possesses.

2. Land of Women

 This sustainable brand of lingerie and swimwear was founded by Mckenzie Raley and Sarah Belz with the intention to provide pieces that are thoughtful in design and created with a minimalistic approach that keeps the essentials in mind.

3. Llani

Shoe designer Alana Oates and her array of highly talented artisans & craftsmen create one of a kind shoes through her brand Llani. She describes her motive as wanting to create pieces for a "fiercely independent woman, a bold-spirited creative like myself".

4. Margaux

With a tagline that reads " modern shoes for modern women", this shoe brand brings together classic aesthetic with functional design. Founders Alexa Buckley and Sarah Pierson find importance in size inclusion and offer an "extended size range, multiple widths, and made-to-measure sizing so that every woman can find her perfect fit, regardless of size".

5. Vrai and Oro

Founder Vanessa Stofenmacher's mission is to create traditional fine jewelry with a conscientious design process. She is focused on the design and the details, not trends. Vrai and Oro even offers at home ring try ons and the option to build your own rings, making their shopping experience one of a kind. 

6. Ace and Jig

This female led brand is fueled by their passion of textiles and determination to work with manufacturers in India in order to collaborate with skilled weavers to create their authentic fabrics. Ace and Jig's staple is their own yarn-dye, woven fabric that offers novel textures and patterns. This brand is founded by Cary Vaughan and Jenna Wilson who used their love and appreciation for antique textiles to create a truly unique design process.

7. Mlouye

Founder Meb Rure believes in quality over quantity and uses her background in industrial design to inspire her handbags, which boast phenomenal craftsmanship. While Rure strives to bring never-before-seen designs to her collection, her mission first and foremost is the attention to detail and satisfaction of her patrons.