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SmartGlamour Tribute Series: Our Summer and Swim Collection

Did you know that every SmartGlamour product name has a story behind it? They are deliberately chosen to pay homage to women, femmes, and non binary folks who have made waves and pioneered the way forward. Let’s learn more about the incredible forces behind the Summer + Swim collection product names – all named after incredible folks who are fighting climate change in efforts to truly save the world. Brianna Fruean Brianna Fruean, a 20-year-old Samoan activist, has been involved in communities fighting for climate justice for most of her life. When Fruean was a child, a powerful cyclone struck…

SmartGlamour Tribute Series: Our Wedding and Special Occasion Collection

Did you know that every SmartGlamour product name has a story behind it? They are deliberately chosen to pay homage to women, femmes, and non binary folks who have made waves and pioneered the way forward. Let’s learn more about the incredible forces behind the Wedding + Special Occasion collection product names. Sharon Kazan Harris Sharon Kazan Harris thinks that women shouldn’t just consume wine—they should be more involved in making it as well. She fell in love with wine when she was 20 years old and living in the Bordeaux region of France, during a year abroad while she…

Model of the Month : Sarah Braver

Our October Model of the Month is Sarah Braver! Sarah was introduced to SmartGlamour through our 2015 pop up shop – and has participated in two of our campaigns – #SameSizeDifferentEyes and #AllBodiesAreGoodBodies. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I run my own business: Braver and Braver, a Talent Consultancy that supports startups, nonprofits, and small businesses with their Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion needs. I am also a career coach and personal organizational consultant primarily for women and women-identifying people. I work hard to help people…

SmartGlamour Tribute Series: “Bad” Women Throughout History

So happy to continue our SmartGlamour Tribute Series and fill you in on some incredible women and femmes that we dedicate our product names to! If you missed the first installment of this series – head here and learn about some amazing feminist artists from the 70s. Most everyone has heard the quote – “well behaved women seldom make history” by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich – an inspirational tribute to women and femmes who want to make the world a better place. When you live in a world and society where cis men hold the power – any woman or femme attempting to…

Model of the Month : Gwendolyn Boniface

Our March Model of the Month is Gwen! Gwen first modeled for us in our #InYourSize campaign where we featured 60 babes in the same outfit. She then joined us to model our Amelia Graphic Tees during Pride Month last year. She also took part in a live fit video, getting some custom fit pants. Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a teaching artist, an actor, a singer, a roller derby jeerleader and a burlesque performer (under the name Rosie Rapture). My biggest time commitments at…

Fashion is for everyone. Clothing can heal.

One of my biggest personal gripes with the fashion industry is how exclusionary it is – not just in size and price accessibility – but in pretension. Everyone wears clothing – yet the industry at large spends money + energy making folks feel left out, not good enough. They hope this is “aspirational” – that we will pay hand over fist to get an invite to the cool club. But for many folks – it just makes us not want to participate at all. No more. Not here. Fashion is for everyone. And it can heal. I’m so excited to…

Model of the Model : Jenna Lee

January’s Model of the Month feature is Jenna Lee! Jenna joined the SG family during the #InYourSize campaign and then came back for our Spring 2017 runway show. Always happy to have her! Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a subacute rehabilitation nurse. I help take care of patients after surgery. I love my job but it’s beyond challenging at times, so I do model as often as I can. I try to split to two equally. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I…

Introducing the SmartGlamour Tribute Series: Feminist Artists of the 1970s

It’s almost Christmas, but did you know that SmartGlamour’s clothing lines have a hidden “easter egg?” You may have noticed that many of our products have people’s names — that’s not just a stylistic choice; it’s a deliberate way in which we pay homage to the people who have made waves and pioneered the way forward throughout history. Today, we’re going to take a look at the Holiday 2017 line, which celebrates feminist artists of the 70’s: Renate Eisenegger Renate Eisenegger is a multi-disciplinary avant-garde artist from Germany. Some of her photographic work includes painting her face with bright white…

Model of the Month: Farin

This month’s model of the month is Farin! Farin has been modeling for us for just shy of two years, and has participated in shoots, shows, and videos. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I direct opera and coach singers, and stage manage theater. And some other modeling. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I saw a friend’s sister model a dress I loved. Once I learned more, I loved the fashion, and the representation without tokenism, and the message. I got in touch, and was…

Model of the Month : Bear Spiegel

This month’s model feature is all about Bear Spiegel! Bear has been modeling with us for just over a year now. They’ve participated in runway shows, photo shoots, campaigns, and videos. Learn a bit more about them below. Bear in our Amelia Graphic Tee 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? Primarily I am an actor and activist doing my best to use theatre to educate and inspire others. I also perform in the city living out my fantasy as a drag queen, Bear Lee Legal. And I’m finishing up my final year of college…

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