Everything We’re Shopping to Give Back This International Women’s Day 2021
If you're looking for a reason to engage in some retail therapy, prepare to shop brands giving back for International Women's Day on March 8. The day was first recognized in 1911, and over a century later, brands are stepping up and partnering with organizations that uplift women year-round.
IWD is dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide, and you can put your buying power toward the cause by supporting partnerships designed to help those who need it most. The brands on this list are donating proceeds to organizations making a major impact, from Planned Parenthood to the ACLU Women’s Rights Project—and so can you, by supporting their efforts and snagging closet essentials, home decor, and even wine for the cause.
Whether you're looking to fill out your beauty bag or upgrade your workout wardrobe, you're bound to find something worth shopping on this list. Discover all the best buys for International Women's Day 2021, ahead.
Want more ways to empower women around the world? Check out our lists of women-run fashion brands and women-run beauty brands to support now and always.
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Urban Stems x ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project
Urban Stems partnered with Bumble, the women-first dating app, to create four modern bouquets that celebrate women. Both brands will be donating to the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project, which has been fighting for gender equality since 1972. Shop the four beautiful bouquets, complete with a postcard emblazoned with an empowering message.
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Shopbop x Women for Women International
In line with Shopbop’s ongoing #StyleSupport series, the brand has teamed up with Women for Women International and House of Aama to create an exclusive capsule for International Women’s Day. Launching on March 8, the collection will include tote bags from 10 international female illustrators, and will be featured alongside other female-owned brands onsite. Twenty percent of sales from the capsule will be donated to Women for Women International, an organization dedicated to helping women survivors of war and conflict to rebuild their lives.
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Ba&sh x CARE x Together for Her Campaign
Ba&sh and CARE are teaming up to support the #I’mEveryWoman campaign and declaring women heroines every day. The brand aims to celebrate every woman, every day—the leaders, the protectors, the providers, and the change makers—and all profits from T-shirt sales, as well as 10% of all Ba&sh North America sales on March 8 will be donated to the Together for Her Campaign, an alliance between CARE, the Entertainment Industry Foundation, and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project to support the global response against domestic violence during COVID-19.
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Banana Republic x International Center for Research on Women
Channel RBG for IWD with Banana Republic's Notorious Necklace. For each one sold, the brand will donate $20 to the International Center for Research on Women, an org dedicated to identifying gender inequity issues to inform solutions for sustainable business practices, expanding opportunities for youth, and addressing the ever-changing health challenges globally.
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Mango x Vicente Ferrer Foundation
Mango has joined in on the celebration with the launch of a capsule collection in collaboration with Mexican artist Ana Leovy. The collection is made up of two T-shirts and a tote bag featuring the artist’s illustrations and have been made using sustainable materials. All profits will be donated to the Vicente Ferrer Foundation, an org promoting gender-equality projects in southern India. Ditch disposable bags and stock up on this dreamy design instead!
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Casetify x Equality Now
Replace your beat-up phone case with one from the Casetify relaunch of the Her Impact Matters collection, featuring new designs by an all-female artist crew. The brand will be donating $5 of every purchase to further Equality Now's vision to create a world where women and men have equal rights under the law.
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Missoma x The Prince’s Trust
This International Women’s Day, royals-approved jewelry brand Missoma is launching a partnership with The Prince’s Trust, an organization that nurtures, empowers, and inspires young women to build their own futures through employment, self-employment, education, or training. Support the #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign by shopping a selection of cool pendants you'll want to wear over and over again.
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Sephora x Project Glimmer
Have some extra Sephora Insider points lying around? The beauty superstore is partnering with nonprofit organization Project Glimmer to allow customers the opportunity to redeem their points for a Charity Reward (500 points = $10 donation), which the brand will then donate on their behalf to Project Glimmer. The organization's mission is to inspire every girl to envision and realize her empowered future. Through their programs, Project Glimmer is dedicated to helping end gender and racial inequality by instilling personal confidence and providing career support to more than half a million girls from foster care and youth service programs.
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Vitruvi x The Body: A Home for Love
Trying to get your nest in check for spring? Snag one of Vitruvi's essential oil diffusers to support the woman-owned brand's partnership with The Body: A Home for Love, a donation-based wellness membership space for Black sexual trauma survivors. With monthly financial and product donations, ongoing content sharing, and special projects, Vitruvi aims to help Black women heal through joy and self-love, and will be donating 30% of all sales on March 8.
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La Ligne x Lower East Side Girls Club
Female-founded brand La Ligne and the Lower Eastside Girls Club have joined forces on the Angeline tee, adorned with a special embroidery of two hands clasped together with a heart. The embroidery was created by Angeline Qiu, a 14-year-old member of the Lower Eastside Girls Club, whose design was inspired by “COVID-19 and the racist activities going on during this time period.” A hundred percent of sales will be donated to the Lower Eastside Girls Club.
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Araks x Girls, Inc.
Got an empty space on the wall? Shop unique film prints via New York lingerie brand Araks's partnership with Girls Inc., Lingerie on Film. Proceeds from the initiative will be donated to the org—and you can scoop up some chic skivvies while you're at it!
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Old Navy x Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Old Navy has collaborated with NYC-based artist Jade Purple Brown with the latest edition to the brand’s collection of WE Tees. The tee features Jade’s signature use of strong figures and vibrant colors that portray optimism and celebrate not only the power of women, but the significance of coming together to make incredible things happen. Shop the new collection of graphic tees for a spring closet update that will go toward a $1 million donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support youth arts programs in communities across the country.
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Teneral Cellars x National Women’s Law Center
Looking for a reason to stock up on wine? Try the Notorious Cabernet Sauvignon, Supreme Sauvignon Blanc, and Dissent Zinfandel inspired by the legendary RBG. Mission-driven winos can sip for a good cause, all while knowing $10 from each three-pack will be donated to the National Women's Law Center, a nonprofit organization that advocates for women's rights through litigation and policy initiatives.
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Yes And x The Women’s Earth Alliance
Can one ever have enough tie-dye? The answer is no, and on March 8, sustainable fashion brand Yes And is collaborating with The Women’s Earth Alliance on a limited-edition tie-dye sweatshirt and tee. Twenty-two percent of net sales will be donated to the org, which catalyzes women-led grassroots solutions to protect our environment and strengthen communities from the inside out.
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Saks Off 5th x Girls Inc.
Saks Off 5th is partnering with Girls, Inc., an organization committed to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold. The nonprofit organization focuses on the development of the whole girl through a combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment and research-based programming to equip girls to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Shop the Gold Vermeil Paperclip Chain Bracelet exclusively to honor the mission, and 15% of proceeds will benefit the org.
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Gap x Girls Inc.
Gap launched its latest initiative designed to honor today’s women considered the “first,” and an inspiration across the globe. The campaign aims to empower girls everywhere and highlight the amazing things they can do, and the brand is releasing a limited-edition tee with the message “First but Not Last” along with a $25k donation to Girls, Inc., honor today’s female trailblazers and the ones to come.
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Fyl x Women for Women International
The home and interiors platform Fy! is a marketplace that brings together homewares from independent brands, and has partnered with a selection of women artists to create a commissioned capsule collection that honors women’s empowerment globally. The brand will donate $5 from every sale of the capsule-collection pieces to Women for Women International.
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Blue Stripes x Girls, Inc.
Chocolate lovers, this one's for you. Blue Stripes Urban Cacao (from the man behind famous chocolate-themed restaurant Max Brenner) will be donating 100% of profits from onsite purchases to Girls, Inc. Stock up on the healthy(er) treats to show your support.
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Eriness x ACLU x Color of Change x Planned Parenthood
The Eriness Resist collection was launched in 2016 as designer Erin Sachse’s response to the election, and the brand is continuing its charitable donations to the ACLU, Color of Change, and Planned Parenthood. Shop minimalist rings, necklaces, and earrings with a message to support your org of choice.
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Avre x Equality Now
Female-founded sustainable footwear brand Avre will be donating an extra 20% of all sales during the month of March to Equality Now, an organization that advocates for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls. Can't think of a better reason to stock up on fresh sneakers for spring.
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Henry x Emerging Women Artists
On March 8, Henry Masks is launching a limited-edition collection created in collaboration with four emerging women artists. Support these creatives by stocking up on various designs celebrating powerful and inspiring women.
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Aritzia X TK
Aritzia is launching a limited-edition Women to the Power of Women collection on March 8, with 100% of profits being donated to organizations that support women and girls. Take this as your cue to get in on this cozy loungewear.
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Nyx x Reform Alliance
Nyx Professional Makeup has partnered with Reform Alliance to amplify the voices of women in the criminal justice system via a custom video series entitled #HearHerStory, highlighting the stories of three women on probation and parole. The videos will explore the impact of makeup at the intersection of self-esteem and well-being, helping to change the narrative around women who are unjustly victim to the criminal justice system. Shop the brand for now and check the #HerHerStory hashtag to watch the video on March 8.
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Anastasia Beverly Hills x 8 Black Female-Entrepreneurs
Anastasia Beverly Hills introduced the eight recipients of its $450,000 grant initiative to support and mentor Black-owned small businesses. The grants fulfill ABH’s $1 million commitment to fighting systemic issues the Black community faces, and grant recipients will be offered business mentorship from ABH as well as opportunities to work with bankers from Wells Fargo. Stock up on the brand's best-sellers and watch these eight deserving entrepreneurs flourish.
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Brabar x I Support the Girls
Need an upgrade in your top drawer? Buy a bra and give a bra with BraBar, which will donate one for one on all bra sales to I Support the Girls through March 30. The organization collects and distributes essential items including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.
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Lucie Kaas x ACLU
Need a cute new desk topper? Lucie Kaas will be donating 10% of the new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kokeshi Doll to the ACLU, a human rights organization that has been at the center of nearly every major civil liberties battle in the U.S. for more than 100 years.
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Lively x I Support the Girls
Cozy intimates brand Lively is teaming up with artist Rafaela Mascaro and charity partner I Support the Girls to give back this year, and 100% of the proceeds from the sales of the limited-edition Uniquely You tote (launching on March 8) will go to the org, which collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products to women experiencing homelessness or poverty.
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Malaika x The Invisible Collection
Egyptian brand Malaika and The Invisible Collection have joined forces to deliver a beautiful capsule collection and raise funds for Threads of Hope, a missionary that brings sewing skills to widows, orphans, and indigenous pastors, helping them to gain financial stability. Shop the stunning homewares to support the cause.
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Vans x Women-Identifying Artists
Need new everyday sneakers? Vans dedicated ad resources to celebrate women-identifying creatives in its latest campaign, which showcases women-identifying creators affected by the pandemic. Instead of making ads about creativity, the brand enabled female artists to bring their ideas to life, so check them out while shopping for a fresh pair of kicks.
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Naissant x Care.org
Brooklyn-based women-owned handbag brand Naissant will donate 10% of sales for the month to Care.org, an organization that works to increase access to quality education for women, particularly girls. If you're in need of some chic new leather goods, support the brand that merges functionality and fashion with modular designs that are consciously produced in women-run factories.
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Athena Club x Period
Women-owned brand Athena Club donated 1 million period products to Period in 2020, so if your shower has space for nontoxic body wash, shaving cream, razor kits, and other body-care and personal hygiene products, help the brand end period poverty by stocking up today.
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Choose Love x Irida Refugee Women’s Centre
Choose Love is the world’s only store that sells real products and services for refugees around the world. By purchasing a product at the Choose Love shop this International Women’s Day, you will help a woman without access to even the most basic supplies we take for granted. All items sold at Choose Love will positively improve the lives of women, including emergency needs, daily survival kits, baby essentials, and more.
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Crocs x United Nations Foundation
Ugly-shoe lovers, stand up. Shop Crocs to support the brand's partnership with the United Nations Foundation's #EqualEverywhere campaign to fight to ensure women are equal everywhere. By joining forces, the footwear brand is continuing its mission to provide comfort in communities and to support inclusivity as part of the global giving platform Crocs Cares.