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.
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.
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg is currently hosting a sale in support of Vital Voices, a nonprofit that works to increase the visibility of women leaders worldwide. Until Friday, customers can purchase selected products at 20 percent off in-store and online, and 10 percent of sale proceeds will be donated to the organization.
On March 1 and 2, Diane von Furstenberg also hosted an International Women’s Day event at DVF’s New York headquarters to celebrate women in leadership through various panel discussions.
Baggallini x Dress for Success
Baggallini and its long-term partner Dress for Success will launch a monthlong Buy One, Give One campaign on International Women’s Day. The campaign will benefit women who complete Dress for Success’ 90-Day Success Program, which was created to empower women during their first three months of employment. For each bag bought on baggallini.com for the month following IWD, Baggallini will donate another bag to a woman finishing the program.
Baggallini will also donate $10,000 to Dress For Success’s Her Hour, Your Power campaign, which supports the nonprofit’s no-fee programming.
7 for All Mankind x Alexandra Nechita
Seven for All Mankind created an embroidered line with artist and philanthropist Alexandra Nechita to celebrate International Women’s Day. The collection includes an embroidered black sweatshirt and a white T-shirt option featuring a portrait of a woman. Through March 11, Seven for All Mankind will donate $20 from the purchase of each style to the International Rescue Committee, which helps medical care and other emergency supplies to refugees around the world.
“Any opportunity to celebrate the magic of the woman is an honor. This collaboration represents the strength and softness of the feminine. The expectations put on us and those we impose on ourselves. A reminder to protect ourselves with conviction while always reflecting a prism of openness, self-love and willingness to grow. We are Womankind,” Nechita said in a statement.
Theo
On International Women’s Day, Theo will donate 20 percent of all online sales to breast cancer research and offer a 15 percent discount on all purchases. Led by Theo Dekan, the brand became known for creating tailored pieces and power suits with a contemporary approach.
Barbie
Barbie revealed eight one-of-a-kind “role model” dolls based on famous faces from around the globe to celebrate International Women’s Day. The list includes Helen Mirren, Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Kylie Minogue, Maira Gomez, Nicole Fujita, Lila Avilés and Enissa Amani.
The Mattel brand also announced the renewal of its partnership with Inspiring Girls International, an organization that works to raise the aspirations of young girls around the world by connecting them with female leaders. Barbie has been working with Inspiring Girls International since 2022.
