Since 1987, March has been recognized as Women’s History Month, which celebrates the contributions women have made to American culture and society. The message is amplified worldwide on March 8 for International Women’s Day, when topics like gender parity, pay equity, bodily autonomy and empowerment gain visibility globally.
Last year, women’s rights — the advances and the setbacks — were at the forefront of conversation, ranging from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, resulting in the loss of federally protected abortion rights, to female-led protests that swept Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini, who died while detained by morality police after being accused of improperly wearing a head scarf.
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Throughout March, companies are showing support in a variety of ways, including sharing messages of empowerment, roundtables, donations, exclusive collections and other forms of activism.
Here, a roundup of some companies that are celebrating women in March. Come back for updates.
Saks Off 5th
The retailer has partnered with The Financial Diet for the “Founding Our Future” conversation on March 8 at Chelsea Table + Stage in New York. The event includes a recording of The Financial Confessions podcast with TFD’s chief executive officer Chelsea Fagan and Saks Off 5th SVP, Marketing, Sara Griffin. Topics will highlight community building, mentorship and more. Ticket sales will be donated to ACLU.
Ancient Greek Sandals
For products purchased on March 8, 10 percent of all sales will be donated to Lean In, which supports mentorship and equitable workplaces.
Lele Sadoughi
The brand’s third annual headband design contest will see its winning design produced with 10 percent of its proceeds donated to Save the Children in support of women and children affected by earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and other locations.
M.Gemi x Lefty’s Right Mind
The footwear and accessories brand collaborated with creative studio Lefty’s Right Mind on a capsule collection honoring iconic female artists, including Frida Kahlo, Alma Thomas, Artemisia Gentileschi and Lee Krasner. The pieces will be auctioned throughout the month, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting Girls Inc., in support of its mission to help girls navigate social barriers.
Dolce Vita
On March 8, Dolce Vita will donate $1 per purchase to the Center for Reproductive Rights. The organization, which advocates for women’s bodily autonomy, will also be the brand’s sole option for consumers to make donations at checkout and online throughout March.
Zadig & Voltaire
From March 8-9, while customers shop 20 percent off, the brand will donate 10% of qualifying purchases to Girls Inc., an organization dedicated to fostering self-confidence and leadership skills in girls. In conjunction with the brand’s ongoing Art is Hope philanthropic efforts, from March 24-April 2, customers will enjoy 25 percent off and the brand will donate 10 percent of qualifying purchases to Girls Inc.
DSW
DSW kicked off Women’s History Month with a panel on how women can empower each other. Moderated by Keltie Knight, the speakers included Jamie Chung, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Loni Love and Katie Sturino.
Barton Perreira
The luxury eyewear brand has launched its Women’s Coalition Initiative in collaboration with Kelley Baker and Barton Perreira’s co-founder and designer Patty Perreira on the Brow Babe collection, which celebrates women’s creative expression. A portion of proceeds from the line will benefit Women for Women International, which supports survivors of war.
Senreve
Now through March 8, Senreve is celebrating International Women’s Day by donating 50% of sales of its Alunna bag in pebbled sage from senreve.com to San Francisco SafeHouse, which supports women experiencing housing instability, sexual exploitation and trafficking.
F+H
Australian jewelry brand F+H is donating 100% of proceeds to the Shift Project, which is dedicated to helping women transition from homelessness to independence in the Byron Bay community, where the company is based.
Baggallini
Baggallini partnered with Dress for Success in recognition of International Women’s Day. The accessories brand will donate a bag to the organization for every bag purchased on March 8. Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence through professional attire and development tools.
The North Face
The North Face recognizes International Women’s Day with its annual collection, which released in stores and online on March 7. The line features vibrant colors and incorporates quotes and visuals from athletes Marie-Louise Nkashama, Kit DesLauriers, Jess Kimura, Fernanda Maciel, Maureen Beck, and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa. Prices range from $35-$100 and it’s available in standard and plus sizes.
Vital Proteins
Female-led wellness brand Vital Proteins is giving employees a day off to celebrate International Women’s Day. Employees will donate their time in March and throughout the remainder of the year toward education programs, wellness and more to empower their community. The company has also partnered with Salt & Light Coalition, which supports human trafficking survivors with resources to thrive.
Ugg
Ugg has partnered with Kiva, an international microloan nonprofit organization dedicated to providing capital to women-led small businesses. The brand is donating $25,000 to Kiva and $20 for each pair of its Scrunchita in Pale Chartreuse purchased on Ugg.com from March 8-31.
Smythe
Smythe has collaborated with garment graffiti artist Chiara Catalano on an 11-piece capsule collection that will benefit Women Life Freedom Movement in Iran. The line, which will be displayed from March 8-30 in the brand’s Toronto store, incorporates hand-painted quotes by Catalano on blazers and jackets. It will be auctioned online from March 30-April 2, with 100 percent of proceeds donated to Amnesty International’s efforts in Iran.
PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing celebrates the women in its workforce with a photoshoot, campaign and Q&A across departments to gain insights across the business.
MZ Wallace
MZ Wallace celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with the debut of its Carina Nebular Large Metro Tote Deluxe bag, which retails for $305. The limited-edition piece incorporates space print from the NASA Webb Telescope—a symbolic nod to women’s star power. As part of the MZ Wallace Gives Back program, 100 percent of the bag’s proceeds will benefit Girls Who Code, which aims to close the gender cap in tech fields.
Travis Mathew Women’s
Travis Mathew Women’s will recognize International Women’s Day by donating 10 percent of all women’s sales for the month of March (with a minimum of $100,000) to the Southern California-based brand’s local Orange County chapter of Girls Inc., an organization that fosters self-esteem and career readiness in young girls.
Macy’s
Throughout March, Macy’s is participating in a donation campaign online and in stores to benefit Girls Inc., which fosters career readiness and self-esteem in young girls. The retailer is also spotlighting women-owned businesses, and proving grants to Dress for Success, which helps women achieve financial independence and workforce opportunities, and Figure Skating in Harlem, which builds confidence in young girls.
Athleta
Athleta will donate $175,000 to Women’s Sports Foundation on behalf of its Power of She Collective ambassador program, which includes a roster of 11 influential athletes, including Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Monica Puig and more.
Awe Inspired
Jewelry brand Awe Inspired celebrated its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Los Angeles on March 8, International Women’s Day, at its new Melrose Avenue store. Awe Inspired founder Max Johnson’s event honored the Iranian Diaspora Collective, which is an organization that supports advocating for women’s rights in Iran. Throughout Women’s History Month, 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of the brand’s Sheerzan necklace will benefit IDC. Notably, the necklace incorporates the image of a woman whose hair is prominently displayed—a tribute to the Iranian women who have cut their hair in protest of the oppression they’ve experienced.
DKNY and Donna Karan
The brand has partnered with Women in Need to donate 100 percent of net sales on International Women’s Day. WIN helps families transition out of shelters into homes of their own. WIN has helped over 11,000 homeless people, which include over 6,000 children and over 800 families.
Rachel Gilbert
Rachel Gilbert has partnered with Women’s Community Shelter to donate 100 percent of the sales of a limited-edition shirt to help provide resources and safety for women in need. Additionally, Rachel Gilbert will be partnering with i=change and donating a portion of remaining online sales processed from March 9 to the organization.
Muzungu Sisters
For International Women’s Day, the brand will be donating 10 percent of its website sales to Women for Women International. The organization helps women who are survivors of war and conflict, and educates them on building their businesses and understanding their rights to help improve their health.
Theory
The brand asks consumers to bring their pre-loved Theory professional clothing to any store during March 1-15. Theory’s team will repair, clean and donate the clothing to Fresh Air Fund’s Young Women’s Giving Circle. The organization helps educate young women about community service and philanthropy. In addition, the brand offered extra-early access to Theory’s Friends and Family sale for those who donated.