What does it take to empower marginalized and vulnerable women? In Charlotte, NC, we found a social enterprise where the formula is fashion + creativity + relationships.

We love consumer products made from recycled water bottles, but what happens when those products, in turn, reach the end of their life? This apparel brand might have an answer.

While distributing socks in homeless shelters, two social entrepreneurs found a way to change the trajectory of young lives – with a “hippy” fashion brand that offers job training & employment.

We believe every spending decision is a chance to do good – and weddings involve lots of those decisions. Here’s how one bride-to-be is using her big day to benefit others.

Start with distinctive fabrics from around the world, then hire refugees to turn them into beautiful, sustainable fashion. At Threads by Nomad, that’s just part of the design for impact.

Need proof that your spending decisions matter? Check out three intriguing social enterprises that never found the consumer support they needed to accomplish their mission.

Many fashionistas recognize the distinctive look of African beadwork, but it took a savvy aid worker to recognize the potential for marrying style and impact.

Life is hard for any refugee, but for young girls who’ve lost both parents and country, life would seem to be a dead end … until RefuSHE helps re-write the narrative.

Your accessories should be more than an afterthought. At Malia Designs, every bag, case, and wallet helps to empower vulnerable artisans and prevent human trafficking.

How do you bring together three big values like good design, better cities, and a healthier planet? One social enterprise has it in the bag.