For some Dallas-Fort Worth brands, fashion is more than just a material world. It’s a way to make a difference. As fall fashion hits retail, we found five local startups with a fresh take and a mission of impact. Meet them in our roundup.
Tribe Alive Empowers Female Artisans With Fashion
Ethical fashion brand Tribe Alive aims to help women around the world raise themselves out of poverty. READ MORE
![Founder Carly Burson and Katie Samson at a textile factory in Guatemala. [Photo courtesy of Tribe Alive]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/01_Fashion_TribeAlive_970_Courtesy_Carly-Katie-at-textile-factory-in-Guatemala-.jpg)
Founder Carly Burson and Katie Samson at a textile factory in Guatemala. [Photo courtesy of Tribe Alive]
Rebel With Cause Makes Trendy-But-Tough Footwear With Community Purpose
The company’s boots and booties are made in Bulgaria by retired women in the shoe industry. It’s a kind of European handmade boot with a U.S. vision, says TCU grad Ivet Taneva. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Rebel With Cause
Charlie & Grace Uplifts Rescue Animals With Style
“It’s amazing how other women in the community just jump behind you and really want your business to grow,” Founder Blaire Spriggs said. READ MORE
Signature Cuffs Crafts Faux-French Cuffs — and Gives Back
The production of the cuffs is giving adults with disabilities the chance to work. READ MORE
Zip Shop Giving a Boost to Brick and Mortar With Product Locator
Dallas was chosen as a test city because it’s the center of retail innovation in Texas, says Your Style Unzipped Founder Susan Bruch. READ MORE
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The hybrid event in August will take place in person at SMU and virtually. The seventh annual Dallas Startup Week powered by Capital One is Dallas-Fort Worth's largest event focused on driving entrepreneurial success, economic impact, and innovation in the region.
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CBRE has launched a $7.25 million commitment to help combat climate change globally, improve educational and career development opportunities for racial minorities and disadvantaged populations across the U.S., and support community betterment efforts in Dallas—its headquarters city.
