clothing & accessories for your wardrobe & Home from the women-owned small businesses of wealf
Founded by Min Santandrea, kickstart spring in color with SantM’s Furlane traditional Venetian slippers. Made with recycled rubber bottoms these shoes, are perfect for indoor and outdoor wear and are available in a rainbow colors. SantM specializes in made-to-order, comfortable shoes from Italy; visit their website to shop the entire collection.
Founded by Jane Becker, JB Jewels is jewelry redefined. Jane, a talented jewelry designer and appraiser, specializes in transforming heirloom pieces of jewelry into customized works of art that fit clients’ tastes and lifestyles. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Jane appraises, designs, and sells your fine jewelry. Visit her website to see her gallery and schedule a consultation today.
Aya Ran utilized her experince in the fashion industry to create ArPoncho, a silky-soft hooded rain poncho that is stylish and fun to wear, while providing the necessary protection against the rain. ArPoncho’s have fun prints on one side and a solid color on the reverse, and are designed to flatter a range of customers, children, adults, and dogs. Shop the full collection online or the company’s shop on Hudson Street.
Founded by Melissa Burnette, MBur candles made from 100% beeswax. Free of paraffins and toxins, they are the choice for people mindful of what they are burning in their home. Every candle is hand-poured in small batches in New York City, with a percentage of each sale donated to CARE, a BIPOC-led animal welfare nonprofit. Visit the company website to buy your candle today.
Founded by Kira Faiman, play dress with your table with Von Gern Home’s collection of luxury placemats, napkin rings, trays, and decorative objects. Every Von Gern Home piece is stylish, practical, and modular—designed to make it simple for you to express yourself and play. We give you the tools to transform your table, and add a dash of beauty and joy to your everyday life.
Founded by Ope Omojola, Octave Jewelry is a modern frame for earth's ancient works of art. Every raw stone tells a story, and Ope cuts each one by hand to suit its independent character. She creates bold shapes that move with you, telling stories through sophisticated colors and playful sculptural elements. She designs to explore different moods, to capture ephemeral moments, and to inspire wearers to connect to themselves and engage with their surrounding world.
Founded Roselyne Shiyenze, Shiyenze Fashion is a cultural fashion and lifestyle brand connecting the African diaspora through storytelling, design, and curated products that celebrate heritage and create impact. Based in Kenya and Brooklyn, the company produces timeless clothing and accessories inspired by African culture and crafted for a global audience. A portion of every sale supports school for children in Kakamega, Kenya.
Founded by Nadira El Khang, this collection of journals, portfolios, and leather bags is all handcrafted from the finest Moroccon leather. Nadria began working with leather at the age of 12 in Marrakesh, Morocco and today draws on her experience to make each piece in her collection.
Founded by Rozanna Weinberger, an award-winning classically trained violist, Rozanna’s Violins is a line of beautiful hand-decorated musical instruments in adult and children’s sizes. The instruments are appealing to a growing audience and were commissioned by the Guitar Center Chain to produce violins with designs inspired by Frozen and Star Wars, among others The company's current catalogue includes electro acoustic violins along with violas and cellos, in a variety of designs. View the complete line on the company website.
Founded by Brandy Wykes, Mayes NYC is a luxury plus-size clothing company produced in New York City. The focus is on fit; all patterns start at size 18 and are methodically adjusted by a master pattern maker to ensure a perfect fit. The designs are versatile, including back-to-front reversible, traditional reversible, and have something all ladies need, many pockets. In addition to selling direct to consumers on its website, Mayes NYC is available in high-end retailers including Saks, 11 Honore, Insyze, and Neiman Marcus.
Founded by Molly Culver, Molly Oliver flowers is a sustainable floral design studio located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Since 2012, Molly Oliver Flowers has partnered with regional farmers to connect New Yorkers with the freshest, rarest, seasonal, locally farmed flowers, creating beautiful floral arrangements and offering a flower delivery subscription. Visit the website to order your arrangement today.
Founded by Emily Jancic, Harts Bootees, is a modern children’s footwear brand designed to bridge the gap between socks and shoes.The boots support natural movement, stay on little feet, and simplify everyday life for parents. Available online and in stores, visit the company website to see and shop the full collection of Harts.
Founded by Lisa Selwitz, Lily Lark Parasols makes UPF 50+ bamboo sun parasols and hand fans that protect from over 99% of the sun's harmful UV rays. Each parasol is crafted by hand by artisans starting with bamboo frames carved by artisans who then attach our custom printed fabric to the wooden ribs. The team works to make the canopies smooth, and a seamstress stitches the final carrying case.
Founded by Alex Mata & Brittany Cover, Experimental Farm, is a collaborative ceramics and clothing brand. Alex & Brittany handcraft every piece at their studio in New York City and make a variety of items, including picture frames, clocks, and clothing for humans and pets. Their ceramics are crafted from handmade tiles with hand-painting and screen-printed underglazes combined with stoneware glazes. Their clothing is made of 100% repurposed fabrics that they re-contextualized through cutting, re-sewing, and screen printing-over to create dynamic, one-of-a-kind compositions.
Nadja Frank created and manages PONCHOPROJECT, an outerwear line created with minimal impact to our fragile planet. Nadja believe businesses with impact should have an eye for omnipresent detail, and focus on care for the environment while also creating community and connection. Each piece is produced in Brooklyn (in small batches) with rescued or repurposed textiles.
Founded by Nora Gardner, Nora Gardner Inc. designs collections of business and casual wear around three core values. First, empowering women by boosting their confidence with products that meet their expectations. Second sustainability, producing products in small batches, with domestically sourced fabrics. Finally, prioritizing style over trends; instead of following the next big trend, Nora cares more about delivering durable and ethically sourced collections.
Founded by Dansia Jenkins & Deja Davis. As a luxury online retailer specializing in women's swim and vacation wear, VVS brings a touch of opulence and exclusivity to the realm of premium fashion. Rooted in New York City, our brand ethos revolves around celebrating individuality, confidence, and the spirit of exploration. In sizes XS - 3XL each piece is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasting bold prints, intricate designs, and an unmistakable flair for the extraordinary.
Founded by Carlotta Shelton, Lotta Hats makes one-of-a-kind sized home-decorating fabric hats and caps. Each hat is sized by Carlotta herself and is available only at street fairs and the Philadelphia Christmas Market. With different styles for different seasons and kids' styles available, there is a hat for everyone in the family.
Founded by Natasha Standard, a retired U.S. Army Major awarded a bronze star, EQWAL Footing developed the first army combat boots specifically for women. To this day, armed forces boots are only designed for males, requiring women to wear ill-fitting boots. Natasha is currently focused on building globally competitive footwear brands while championing women, veterans, and innovation through entrepreneurship. Visit the EQWAL Footing website to view this groundbreaking product and learn more about the woman behind them.
Founded by Aliza Carter, the business has evolved from an online boutique to a line of loungewear featuring leggings and tops in black and grey.
Founded by Gingie McLeod, maker of the Paparazzi visor, the original face shield. Saint Chic's online boutique features Gingie's unique curation of fashion and accessories. With face shields and masks for kids and adults along with fashion and accessories with an edge, this is a great one-stop-shop for everyone on your list.
Founded by Jennifer Fiore and Nina Lalli, the pair have turned their passion for pottery into a business. Their online store features a permanent collection of customizable tableware and an always-changing selection of unique, one-of-a-kind work. Each piece of their collection is hand made in Brooklyn and a portion of each sale goes to charity.
Founded by Maria Boustead, maker of bike bags as mobile as you. With Po Campo bags, you do not need to trade sustainability for style. All bags have the functionality that keeps you safe and your stuff secure with lots of pockets, easy attachment features, extra secure hooks, and tons of reflectivity. Each bag looks great and is built with the company's signature fabric made from 100% recycled water bottles.
Each business in this guide is owned by an entrepreneur in the WEALF loan and mentoring program. Explore more businesses in the WEALF program and shop small, visit our other shopping guides.