Born in the U.S., Lydia co-founded Dia & Co in 2014 to revolutionize plus size fashion. Frustrated by the lack of stylish options for the majority of American women, she teamed up with Nadia Boujarwah to create a brand that celebrates size inclusivity and personal style.
Born in Spokane, Washington, Robert left his career as a bond trader to launch Dearborn Denim in Chicago. Frustrated by overpriced designer jeans and poor labor practices, he built a brand that offers ethically made, affordable denim cut, sewn, and sourced entirely in the U.S.
Born in the U.S., he co-founded Quince to make luxury quality fashion and home goods affordable for all. Driven by the belief that "quality shouldn't be a luxury", he built it to cut out middlemen to reduce waste and costs.
Born in New York City, co-founded Fashion to Figure to bring stylish and trend driven clothing to plus size women. Inspired by his great grandmother who pioneered inclusive fashion.
Born in the U.S., Emmy and Leigh launched BLANKNYC in 2007 to deliver premium style denim without the premium price tag. Frustrated by overpriced jeans, they built a brand known for edgy fits, vegan leather, and downtown cool vibes all under $100.
Born in San Diego, Sophia started Nasty Gal at 22 from her bedroom, selling vintage clothes on eBay. Fueled by grit and a rebellious spirit, she built it into a $100M fashion empire that redefined online retail for bold, independent women.
