Etkie Jewelry: Investing in Women

Empowering Native American women and preserving tradition through accessory design

by Madison Kahn Buying a piece of jewelry is rarely a philanthropic endeavor, but Etkie is changing that. The new social enterprise partners with Native American women artisans in New Mexico to sell beautiful beaded bracelets at fair prices. In doing so, Etkie hopes to empower the underserved community though the attainment of financial independence. Born and raised in rural New Mexico, Etkie founder Sydney …

Manner Market Silk Scarves and Bandanas

Graphic designs sourced from found photos and illustrations create a versatile accessory

Silk scarves are tricky. They can be worn at any time of year, but many still avoid them for fear of appearing “matronly” or too formal. With her new brand Manner Market, Audria Brumberg hopes to shatter these scarf stereotypes and make them a go-to accessory for anybody and everybody—no matter the occasion. Using found photographs, textures and her own illustrations, the LA-based art director …

Oroma Elewa Launches Online Store

The Pop'Africana founder opens a webshop full of treasures found on her extensive adventurous travels

Already a CH favorite, Oroma Elewa has just stepped it up a notch, launching her online store. As expected, it’s a place to admire (and purchase) some of the most beautiful items that she has collected over the course of her extensive, adventurous travels. Elewa has always found inspiration in African culture, and it’s yet another way that she is shining a light on the …