20 Vacation-Ready Style & Beauty Finds That Support Women-Owned Small Businesses

Clothing can make the wearer feel powerful and ready to take on the world — something Watts-born fashion designer Ciara Chyanne understands. Her LA-made designs are an unapologetic explosion of color, texture, and silhouette that is nothing less than bold. Take this statement-making chartreuse satin crop top, for instance. Wear it with matching shorts on your vacation walking tour, or even a pair of jeans for dinner later that night.

Designer and founder Amanda Lurie brings a playful nostalgia to practical designs that are made with sustainability in mind. Everything is handmade in NYC by women manufacturers. Items like this travel-friendly gingham crossbody (an excellent travel accessory for keeping your phone and cards close), are created with 100-percent silk and 100-percent organic nylon.

The travel- and wellness-inspired MadeByKwest collection (from Brooklyn-based creator, writer, and running coach Kira) is designed to withstand life's adventures. This chain is the ultimate travel piece — gorgeous layered or worn on its own.

This is a fashion brand unlike no other. Mother and daughter design team Akua Shabaka and Rebecca Henry use historical research, archival data, and storytelling to inform their designs. This 100-percent silk charmeuse dress was crafted from deadstock fabric, and it's the kind of garment that will turn heads wherever you go.

After growing up not knowing how to style her curly hair, Tassara Azad began to experiment with braids. This led to her creating House of Braid, an upscale hair braiding salon and mobile braiding service that offers anything clients would need from extensions, braiding products, and hair accessories. This silk patterned scarf can be worn in a variety of ways, and it’s the perfect accoutrement to take on a trip.

British makeup artist Mimi Quiquine knows firsthand how important it is to have healthy, glowing skin. She was inspired to create Maison Quiquine, her own brand of skincare products that are meant to show off your beautiful natural skin. Her line includes face oils, scrubs, and serums (like the Truth Serum Face Oil), which contains Vitamins C and E, antioxidants, and more. The nourishing ingredients are essentials, whether you’re traveling to a new climate or just combatting that drying airplane air.

Mimmy Yeboah is a Ghanaian designer who specializes in special-occasion clothing in gorgeous African prints. Her designs make for a truly unique statement, especially if you’re looking for a wedding guest look or cocktail attire. This stunning fringed dress is perfect for the next black-tie wedding on your calendar.

Jacqueline Carrington launched her brand after her three-year-old daughter became interested in nail polish, and Carrington noticed the lack of diversity in the nail care industry. People of Color celebrates the very people it's named for, putting brown skin tones at the forefront. This beautiful Walk Of Fame shade is inspired by the Hollywood destination — so it only makes sense to paint your nails with it when feeling like a celeb on your next weekend getaway.

Jackie Skye Muller co-founded Recreational Habits with the belief that all people, regardless of skin tone, should be able to enjoy recreational sports like golf and horse riding — activities that are historically seen as exclusively white. The brand celebrates preppy American style through a more diverse lens, offering sports and leisurewear, swimwear, and more. This yellow halter dress would look as darling with your favorite sneakers as it does with dressier heels.

Katherine Theobald worked as a fashion designer in New York City, but she had become disillusioned by toxic environments and the lack of originality in the industry. After a “major wake-up call,” she launched her shoe brand Zou Xou in 2015, and she began working with Argentinian shoemakers who use premium leathers and ancient techniques to create these beautiful works of art in small quantities. When you purchase shoes like the Trini loafer, you’ll know that you invested in a piece that is part of responsible manufacturing practices in the slow-fashion movement.

Nail artist Leanne Woodley launched her very own nail hydration product, Liquid Gold. This must-have cuticle pen contains nourishing plant oils like avocado, jojoba, and marula to help keep nails healthy. Keep this in your bag to apply whenever your nails are in need of some love — like after an especially dehydrating flight to your next destination.

Christyn Breckenridge founded her Canadian eyewear brand in 2014, with the philosophy of making a big impact (despite being a “small” accessory). The brand partners with local nonprofits to provide eye exams and eyewear to the underprivileged. If you’re looking for a new pair of shades, this head-turning Fez style will no doubt be your must-pack travel accessory.

LA-born influencer Jenna Dee Dargenzio created her jewelry brand, Indee the Label, with the idea that the pieces should be timeless, intentional, and last forever. Using the lost-wax casting method, the pieces are made in her studio in LA. The brand partners with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every single order that’s received. This dreamy 14k-gold Orion necklace is made with Australian opals and goes with practically any outfit — whether you find yourself lounging poolside or all dressed up for dinner at your hotel’s chic restaurant.

Shonda Broadus created her sock brand, Mad Cool, with the idea that there should be no rules when it comes to personal style. The line features playful prints and patterns in an assortment of bold colors. And when it comes time to remove shoes in the airport security line, you’ll stand tall knowing you’re *still* the best dressed — from your head down to your toes.

This botanical plant-powered skincare brand was founded by Amandine Azran and her mom, Heather. After growing up with breakout-prone skin, Azran was inspired to create a line of products that was simple, effective, and used uncomplicated ingredients. The Dew Dream Spray Serum is a multi-purpose treatment that acts as a toner, essence, and serum, and contains antioxidant and powerful ingredients like rose damascena, honey, white willow bark extract, and aloe.

Tosca Hillman founded GlōGirl in order to celebrate the diverse beauty of women — something she noticed wasn’t a priority in the beauty industry, where she worked for many years. The beauty brand includes must-have eyeshadow palettes, highlighters, setting powder, and more, including hydrating lip glosses in a full spectrum of hues.

Harlem-based designer Junny Ann Hibbert found her love of fashion as a young girl through her mother’s work as a seamstress. Her eponymous clothing brand includes colorful silk dresses, upcycled caftans, menswear, and more. You’ll be sure to stand out in her gorgeous and unique pieces, like this 100-percent cotton gingham and floral caftan that is perfectly versatile (day-to-night dressing, anyone?) to pack on vacation.

Founder Joelle Wendy Fontaine fled Haiti at a young age with her mother due to political unrest. Kréyol is inspired by her mom’s strength and determination, and the brand has become a collaboration between Fontaine’s eye for bold color, fearless design, and her mom’s expertise in garment construction. Every purchase, including these beaded earrings (ideal for your next seaside dinner), helps support women’s livelihoods through the brand’s "For Women, By Women" initiative.

Founder and owner Candias makes stunning earrings, necklaces, and rings that are inspired by jewelry that was found in ancient Egypt. The pieces are handcrafted using lost-wax casting — a technique that precedes Ancient Mesopotamia. Every piece of jewelry (including these chic dome-hoop earrings) are made by Candias and artisans in New Orleans and NYC.

Talia Eve uses deadstock fabric for her stylish sleepwear line, which results in less waste ending up in landfills. The brand focuses on small batch collections that use 100-percent cotton. Investing in her pieces, like this glam PJ set, allows you to dress cute for bedtime while also shopping ethically.