Women making history month
Though the next Near Future Summit is set to take place the second week of May 2025, we have been hosting smaller, topic-focused events on a regular basis. Our last one was at Healdsburg's beautiful Barndiva - founded by my sublime Godmother Jil Hales. 'Trash Talk' featured brilliant operators Julia Marsh of Sway(pictured above with me moderating), Beth Rattner of the Biomimicry Institute, Toby Corey of Cruz Foam, and Georgina Alcock of Gaeastar. This over-subscribed, action-provoking evening was the second talk in their "Conversations Worth Having" series. Sign up for their newsletter to find out about the next event & check out their femme-focused schedule of events for March and April.
ECOFASHION = SWANK
Oscar winner Hilary Swank joins Ecofashion Corp as Design Director of YesAnd to up the style quotient of this farm to fashion powerhouse. Founded by sustainable lifestyle pioneer Marci Zaroff, and its “greenhouse” of brands is B2B2C brilliant.
PLANTY OF LEATHER
EcoHyde unveils plant leather from upcycled fruit & veg waste, free of plastic & animal components. Partnering with fab fashion, footwear, and auto brands, EcoHyde aims to transform multiple industries. Rebecca Mink & Ahmed Rahim, have a rich history in sustainable innovations.
POSHLEE
I'm obsessed with sublimely chic, Canadian-British womenswear designer EDELINE LEE. She makes everything in her London studio, offering precision-cut, customizable, hand-made pieces. The label operates ethically & was named one of the four most sustainable brands at London Fashion Week by Good On You. Look for pop ups stateside in May.
TASTY SPICE {GIRL}
Reinventing the spice cabinet, starting with NEW salt & pepper, Raina Kumra & SpiceWell are fired up to launch into The Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme and Thrive Market imminently, after selling out in 7 minutes on QVC.
JUNGALOW FEVER
Style icon Justina Blakeney (my sister-in-law, pinch me) is the brains & beauty behind Jungalow home design. Praised for bold colors and dazzling prints, you'll find on her rugs, pillows, throws, and more, available online and at Target stores. Writing her next chapter, Justina will be showcasing her art for the very first time on March 8th.