March 8 marks International Women's Day,phim xes lao a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of women and to raise awareness for issues that still affect women worldwide.
To mark the day we've highlighted the young women making a difference with their activism and laid out everything you need to know about International Women's Day.
SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about International Women's DaySeveral brands are making statements of solidarity. Sometimes corporate celebrations of feminism fall through -- just look at McDonald's, which decided to flip its golden arches to a "W" instead of providing paid maternity leave.
Other brands, though, are doing a little better. Here are six companies that will actually make a contribution to causes that affect women worldwide -- each one featured has pledged to make a donation to a variety of organizations, from legal defense funds for women dealing with workplace sexual harassment to efforts to keep birth control accessible and affordable.
Otherwild
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Otherwild is a graphic design studio and retail space run by Rachel Berks. It seeks to provide support to social justice organizations from profits from its sales and uses ethically sourced material. A portion of its "El futuro es femeninx" shirt will go to Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, an organization for LGBTQ individuals within the Latinx community.
"El futuro es femeninx" literally translates to "The future is female," but it has a deeper significance. Here's the product description that explains the meaning behind the shirt:
"In an attempt to be more inclusive of all genders we have placed an "x" instead of an "a" or an "o." Nonetheless, the "x" also defies the idea "el futuro" or the future is masculine. Since "el futuro" is masculine its correlation would be "femenino," the "x" not only implies that it is female, but it also implies that it is an inclusive female future. Lastly, it also implies that male dominated spheres such as language are being defied by sheer existence of the phrase."
How to find out more:
You can buy this shirt, as well as more apparel that benefits additional advocacy groups for marginalized individuals, on Otherwild.
La Ligne
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable For International Women's Day, fashion brand La Ligne is collaborating with artist and poet Cleo Wade on a shirt aptly named "AccountabiliTEE."
The white shirt says "I WILL TELL ON YOU" in Wade's Instagram famous handwriting. 100 percent of the proceeds from this shirt will go to Time's Up, an organization founded by women in the entertainment industry to end sexual harassment in the workplace.
La Ligne was founded by a trio of former female editors from Vogue. The founders -- Meredith Melling, Valerie Boster, and Molly Howard -- wanted to create affordable, ethically produced clothing that's designed to last.
How to find out more:
You can buy the shirt at La Ligne for $35.
Reina Rebelde
✊🏾The Zapatistas are a revolutionary army in Chiapas, Mexico that have been rebelling against the government on behalf of their indigenous communities. Women have always been instrumental to the Zapatistas, but for the last 30 years, women have comprised a third of the movement. In the late 90s, Comandante Ramona was their leader and championed for equal rights for women. Dressed in colorful indigenous dresses and face coverings, the Zapatista fighters only reveal their eyes, inspiring the Rebel Eye Definer Liquid in Zapatista - a jet black, supremely opaque liquid eyeliner that intensely defines the eyes and provokes the Zapatista-spirit of equality in all of us. ❤️🖤
Inspired by her Mexican roots, Regina Merson created the makeup brand Reina Rebelde as a tribute to Latina identity. Earlier this year, Merson announced that a portion of Reina Rebelde's sales would be donated to Time's Up to support women in need of legal defense after experiencing workplace harassment.
"The unequal power dynamics that surround our lives -- from our workplaces to our social lives and beyond -- are breeding grounds for acts of sexual harassment and assault," Merson posted on the brand's Facebook page.
"It is time to speak up, even if you think no one is listening, even if you think it doesn’t matter. Because the price we are all paying for keeping quiet about these indignities is high, runs deep, and cuts against our notions of self-worth and self-respect."
How to find out more:
You can buy Reina Rebelde products, which include fiery red lipsticks and bold eyeshadow palettes, on the website.
Aerie
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Aerie has long been a leading company in body positivity. Since 2014, the lingerie brand has refused to photoshop its models, instead opting for un-retouched ads featuring a diverse team of models with different body types. The natural look struck a chord with shoppers, and Aerie saw a 20 percent increase in sales from 2014 to 2016.
The brand released a line of underwear and a shirt emblazoned with messages like "STRONG" and "BRAVE." 100 percent of the profitds from this line will go to the National Eating Disorders Association, which trains people to look for signs of eating disorders and provides free and low-cost support for people in recovery.
How to find out more:
You can find this collection, and read more about NEDA, on Aerie's website.
As a side note, it's worth noting that Aerie's body positivity campaign has been criticized for being hypocritical, since its stores don't even carry a full range of sizes. Jessica Torres wrote in Revelist: "Aerie's commitment to un-retouched ads and and body diverse models deserves all the praise in the world, but if those ads don't translate to an inclusive shopping experience for consumers, what is it all for?"
Stella and Bow
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable After Donald Trump insulted Hillary Clinton on live television during the final debate before the 2016 presidential election, "nasty woman" became a rallying cry for solidarity among female voters. Jewelry brand Stella and Bow's NASTY bracelets are both a subtle sign of resistance and a delicate accessory to dress up any outfit.
"In light of the current political climate, we’re empowering 'nasty' women across the nation," the company said in a statement. "We’re proud to stand with Planned Parenthood – 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to them."
Stella and Bow was created by Lauren Brokaw, who channeled her inspiration from political activism and pop culture into a jewelry line.
How to find out more:
You can buy the NASTY bracelet on Stella and Bow's website for $44.
Everlane
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Everlane launched its 100% Human collection in January 2017, just around when President Trump was inaugurated. For each item purchased, Everlane donates $5 to one of three human rights organizations: the ACLU, Equality Now, and the Human Rights Campaign.
"We launched the 100% Human Collection to support two things that matter to us," the product description says, "Protecting human rights and remembering that we are more the same than we are different."
Since the campaign launched in 2017, Everlane has raised $225,000 for the ACLU.
How to find out more:
You can find this shirt, and other apparel to support human rights organizations, at Everlane for $22.
Shop with purpose this International Women's Day!
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