Women Who Inspire: 10 Female-Led Businesses You Need To Know

From fashion and beauty to wellness, celebrate International Women’s Day with these inspiring female-led businesses.

By Danielle Fowler

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the female-led businesses that are paving the way for generations to come.

Over the last year, THE INARRA has proudly worked alongside inspiring women, who are making their mark in the fashion, beauty, and wellness space.

From the nation’s leading fashion resale platform to a sunscreen approved by thousands of families, discover 20 of the most inspirational female-led businesses in Australia and New Zealand below.

Preloved Closet

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Founded by Lisa Anderson, Australia’s leading fashion resale platform, Preloved Closet (PLC), champions iconic Australian brands such as SIR, Camilla and Marc, Christopher Esber, and Zimmermann. Designed to make second-hand shopping cool again, it’s also stocked high with luxury labels including Loewe, Hermès, and Chanel. Expecting? You can shop the brand’s new maternity edit here.

Follow: @plc.prelovedcloset

Visit: theprelovedcloset.com.au

What to buy now:

Anine Bing 100% Silk Set

Venroy Tie Top

The Row Kitten Heels

Frankie Shop Cargo Pants

Escvado Cotton Mini Dress

Frankie Shop Lui Shirt & Boxer Set

Acler

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Co-founded by creative duo Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto in 2014, Acler is proudly designed in South Australia and coveted across the globe. On a mission to create pieces that will find a forever place in your wardrobe, Acler offers a breadth of dresses, tailoring, and accessories that are equal parts beautiful and easy to wear. It’s hard to choose what we love the most, but we tried to narrow our shopping list down below.

Follow: @acler

Visit: acler.com

What to buy now:

Normanhill Midi Dress

Basketown Mule

Heinrich Freeman and C Heinrich Diamonds

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Charlotte Freeman is paving the way in the luxury jewellery industry, with not one, but two businesses: C Heinrich Diamonds and Heinrich Freeman. For each jewellery house, Freeman sources natural and lab-grown diamonds to create premium bespoke jewels for clients.With over a decade of experience in the diamond industry, Freeman wants to make New York’s premium stone market accessible to people around the world. From diamond engagement rings and tennis necklaces to completely bespoke pieces, there’s something for everyone to lust over.

Follow: @heinrichfreeman_, @cheinrichdiamonds

Visit: heinrichfreeman.com, cheinrichdiamonds.com

What to buy now:

Round Bezel Diamond Chain Ring

Ankara Diamond Huggie Earrings

Milan Diamond Name Necklace

Mauritius Elongated Cushion Diamond Ring

Paperclip Letter Necklace

Triple Bezel Cushion Diamond Necklace

Bond Street

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Founded by Kate Bond, Bond Street is a luxury sleepwear brand designed to be worn from day to night. Inspired by a trip to London, the fashion house will bring little luxuries to the everyday routine, whether you’re heading to bed or out for a wine. Proudly made in Australia, each piece is beautifully crafted from 100% luxurious silk with mother of pearl buttons to finish. A gorgeous gift for a loved one (or yourself, of course).

Follow: @bondstreet_

Visit: bond-street.com.au

What to buy now:

Midnight Blues Pyjama Set

Emerald City Pyjama Set

Field Of Bronze Pyjama Set

Something Blue Pyjama Set

Ivoire Pyjama Set Ivoire Pyjama Set

Field Of Bronze Short Pyjama Set

iamibu

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Founded by Jesse Arifien in 2022, iamibu has paved the way for contemporary maternity wear that aligns purpose with personal style. Designed to carry you through the most transformative stages of motherhood, the brand has tapped into a mother’s experience to create everyday essentials that will be loved long after maternity leave ends.

Follow: @iamibustudio

Visit: iamibu.com

What to buy now:

Citra Ruched Bust Slip

Endah Cotton Crinkle Top

Dahlia Linen Shirt

Asri Ruched Tie Top

Mawar Ruched Midi Dress

Asri Ruched Dress

Innes Lauren

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Designer, mother, and business owner, Innes Lauren, launched her first swimwear collection in 2018. Having grown up in Bali, Lauren is happiest barefoot on a beach somewhere, and it’s this love for the ocean that continues to inspire her swimwear brand to this day. Artfully designed to be worn on slow, summer days, Innes Lauren swimsuits are crafted from recycled Italian fabrication, and come in a vast range of classic hues. Our favourite? The Chocolate Scoop One Piece. They’re comfortable for expectant mothers too, as Lauren wore her own designs up until 30 weeks when expecting her daughter.

Follow: @innes_lauren

Visit: inneslauren.com

What to buy now:

Chocolate One Shoulder One Piece

Terracotta Scoop One Piece

Olive Petite Scoop One Piece

Ivory Petite Scoop One Piece

Plum Scoop One Piece

Black Contrast One Piece

Mother SPF

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Founded in 2019, MOTHER SPF is a natural mineral sunscreen brand designed to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays, without any questionable ingredients. It’s also the first Australian sunscreen to offer tinted solutions in 100% recyclable, refillable packaging. In fact, the company has been certified carbon neutral since 2021.

Follow: @motherspf

Visit: motherspf.com

What to buy now:

Face Barrier SPF 50 & FREE Beauty Sponge

Face & Body SPF 50

Mother Mousse SPF 50

The Mother of Pearl

Tinted Touch Up SPF 50

Universal Face SPF 50

Brillo Beauty

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The brainchild of Leigh Campbell and Tegan Natoli, Brillo Beauty is one of Australia’s most beloved pregnancy and postpartum beauty brands. With over two decades of experience, the duo put their heads together to make self-care achievable for busy mums, and the result is impressive. Housed in ultra-chic, sustainable packaging, signature products include a hydrating body butter, restorative body oil, and magnesium spray for soothing muscle aches and a better night’s sleep.

Our favourite? The Postpartum Trio is a thoughtful gift set for first-time parents.

Follow: @brillobeauty.co

Visit: brillobeauty.com

What to buy now:

Made for Mothers

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Founded in 2020 by mother-of-two and nutritionist Jessica Smouha, Made for Mothers is a range of botanical infused broths and traditional meals designed to support women postpartum. Everything has been sourced mindfully, with a focus on healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and 100% organic fruit and vegetables. Designed to be ‘accessible, empowering and supportive to mothers’, there’s a breadth of fresh, ready-to-eat meals on offer, from sweet congee and chicken broth to vegan pumpkin curry. The Postpartum Package will make the perfect present for new mums if you’re struggling for ideas, too.

Follow: @madefor.mothers

Visit: madeformothers.com

What to buy now:

Beef & Chicken Broth

Cacao Elixir & Smoothie Broth Cubes

Chicken Soup

Sweet Kitchari

Little Ones Package

Golden Month Postpartum Package

Koala Eco

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Founded by Jessica Bragdon, Koala Eco is a range of natural, toxic-free household cleaning products. The brand proudly works closely with local suppliers, chemists, and labratories to ensure all products are non-toxic and allergy-safe for families. Now, Koala Eco products can now be found in households across Australia.

Follow: @koalaeco

Visit: koala.eco

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