Design, this is the part of fashion that everyone dreams about!  Beauty is something we all desire, not just in vanity, but in the way each of us seeks after those things that give pleasure to the senses and to the mind.  Design is the controlled ability to translate thoughts into form, material, and architecture down to the way that object is eventually held, touched, and experienced.  It is the skill and talent of making life more beautiful.  

When Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before-and-after photo in 2013 it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked an international media frenzy. EMBRACE follows Taryn’s crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.

Purnaa’s mission is to empower individuals and communities to become whole and complete, free from the enslaving cycle of poverty. They do this by creating job opportunities for those whose marginalized status in society prevents them from getting work elsewhere. As a social enterprise, they make this mission their top priority, re-investing our profits to further Purnaa's social impact.  Each day, in everything they do, they work towards their goal of creating ethical, dignified, and meaningful jobs for those in need. I absolutely cannot imagine what these women have been through, and it warms my heart to know places like Purnaa are out there helping them out—and I am very, very honored to be a part of that.

Kristy Sevy is a classically trained Gold Medal pianist who grew up in The Biggest Little City - Reno, NV. Everything Kristy does, she does to help her girls own their freedom and find happiness. Kristy is Founder and CEO of FuzePlay, a S.T.E.A.M. company that brings together REAL technology, and straight-forward, hands-on play. The interview that follows took place in preparation for the American Express Open Forum...

"That picture is a picture of confidence, and preparation and a journey.  That was not just by happenstance or by luck.  That was a long time in the making and I think that is part of the story to get where we are now we are talking about the sports bra.  You know, everything has an evolution.  Its time for a revolution.  This is who we are!  We can be loud, and we can be proud and we can celebrate ourselves like we never have before."  - Brandi Chastain

Every girl wants to look like a star when she works out. The aim of the Three Faces of Eve collection is exactly that—to give every woman the sparkle and class of a diva. Olivia Cano Graff, the designer of the line, grew up with her grandmother, an Old Hollywood star and brave, adventurous woman. She wanted to embody the strength and spontaneity of this woman in her line, to pass on the message that was given to her—a message of female empowerment and independence.