Kosas Cosmetics was founded by chemist and biologist Sheena Yaitanes to offer barrier-breaking, clean-ingredient color cosmetic formulations that appeal to every skin tone. Kosas was named the 2019 WWD Beauty ‘Independent Brand of the Year’ and its Tinted Face Oil won a 2019 Allure ‘Best of Beauty’ award.
VIEW DETAILSBanza is an alternative pasta company disrupting the traditional pasta industry by offering higher quality, more nutritious pasta and macaroni & cheese with 2x the protein and 4x the fiber of regular pasta.
VIEW DETAILSTatcha is a global luxury beauty and lifestyle brand, focused on the skincare market. Founded to share the geisha's wisdom with modern women everywhere, the Company leverages its roots in Japanese culture to bring authentic, unique products to its customers.
VIEW DETAILSOnce Upon a Farm is the industry pioneer of “farm-to-fridge” meals for infants and toddlers. The company’s cutting-edge cold-pressure process maintains food quality, nutritional content and flavor that looks, feels and tastes homemade, while offering superior convenience for today’s busy parents.
VIEW DETAILSFlying Embers, a leading line of hard kombucha and hard seltzer, is the product line launched by Fermented Sciences, an innovator in better-for-you, probiotic alcoholic beverages. Flying Embers offers a core line of USDA-certified organic, low calorie, alcoholic kombucha with a refreshing 4.5% ABV and zero grams of sugar or carbohydrates, in addition to its higher ABV and seasonal flavors.
VIEW DETAILSShani Darden Skincare is an emerging skincare brand founded by celebrity esthetician Shani Darden, the skincare expert behind Hollywood’s biggest stars. Shani formulated her uniquely transformational line of simple, effective formulations to bring her passion and experience as a skincare expert at renowned spas to enthusiasts around the globe.
VIEW DETAILSRowan is a female-founded health and wellness company reimagining ear piercing. Re-thinking the traditional mall-based model, Rowan is revolutionizing the experience through a network of licensed nurses, providing ear piercing that is safe and celebratory through Target locations across the US, and at their Flagship NYC studio.
VIEW DETAILSLemon Perfect is a naturally refreshing, zero sugar, cold-pressed lemon water with hydrating electrolytes and essential antioxidants. Named “Best New Product” at BevNET’s Best of 2019 awards, Lemon Perfect is certified organic and has half of a California-grown organic lemon squeezed into every bottle. The shelf-stable beverage has only five calories and 100% daily value of Vitamin C.
VIEW DETAILSiNNBEAUTY Project is a differentiated skincare brand founded by beauty veterans Alisa Metzger and Jen Shane focused on providing highly effective clean, vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable skincare solutions that are also affordable.
VIEW DETAILSViolet Grey is elevating the luxury beauty shopping experience by melding the best elements of the beauty counter with the convenience of e-commerce. Violet Grey's digital shelves are lined with the best beauty products on the market.
VIEW DETAILSRevive Kombucha is a leading functional beverage brand offering delicious, naturally-fermented kombucha with immense probiotic health benefits and an innovative craft-brewing approach.
VIEW DETAILSUrban Remedy is a health-forward, fresh, organic, prepared food and beverage brand. Products are sold through branded kiosks (at Whole Foods Market and other Natural Grocery stores), company-owned retail stores and at UrbanRemedy.com. Each meal, wellness shot, smoothie, and snack is specially-designed and chosen based on its healing properties to fulfill the Company’s mantra, “Food is Healing".
VIEW DETAILSRobert Graham represents the American Eclectic lifestyle brand — where craftsmanship, luxury and style intertwine. As a true design house since 2001, they've been inspiring fashion by developing unique garment-making techniques and complex textile patterns. Robert Graham embodies luxury at its finest.
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Kosas Cosmetics was founded by chemist and biologist Sheena Yaitanes to offer barrier-breaking, clean-ingredient color cosmetic formulations that appeal to every skin tone. Kosas was named the 2019 WWD Beauty ‘Independent Brand of the Year’ and its Tinted Face Oil won a 2019 Allure ‘Best of Beauty’ award.
VIEW DETAILSBanza is an alternative pasta company disrupting the traditional pasta industry by offering higher quality, more nutritious pasta and macaroni & cheese with 2x the protein and 4x the fiber of regular pasta.
VIEW DETAILSTatcha is a global luxury beauty and lifestyle brand, focused on the skincare market. Founded to share the geisha's wisdom with modern women everywhere, the Company leverages its roots in Japanese culture to bring authentic, unique products to its customers.
VIEW DETAILSOnce Upon a Farm is the industry pioneer of “farm-to-fridge” meals for infants and toddlers. The company’s cutting-edge cold-pressure process maintains food quality, nutritional content and flavor that looks, feels and tastes homemade, while offering superior convenience for today’s busy parents.
VIEW DETAILSFlying Embers, a leading line of hard kombucha and hard seltzer, is the product line launched by Fermented Sciences, an innovator in better-for-you, probiotic alcoholic beverages. Flying Embers offers a core line of USDA-certified organic, low calorie, alcoholic kombucha with a refreshing 4.5% ABV and zero grams of sugar or carbohydrates, in addition to its higher ABV and seasonal flavors.
VIEW DETAILSShani Darden Skincare is an emerging skincare brand founded by celebrity esthetician Shani Darden, the skincare expert behind Hollywood’s biggest stars. Shani formulated her uniquely transformational line of simple, effective formulations to bring her passion and experience as a skincare expert at renowned spas to enthusiasts around the globe.
VIEW DETAILSRowan is a female-founded health and wellness company reimagining ear piercing. Re-thinking the traditional mall-based model, Rowan is revolutionizing the experience through a network of licensed nurses, providing ear piercing that is safe and celebratory through Target locations across the US, and at their Flagship NYC studio.
VIEW DETAILSLemon Perfect is a naturally refreshing, zero sugar, cold-pressed lemon water with hydrating electrolytes and essential antioxidants. Named “Best New Product” at BevNET’s Best of 2019 awards, Lemon Perfect is certified organic and has half of a California-grown organic lemon squeezed into every bottle. The shelf-stable beverage has only five calories and 100% daily value of Vitamin C.
VIEW DETAILSiNNBEAUTY Project is a differentiated skincare brand founded by beauty veterans Alisa Metzger and Jen Shane focused on providing highly effective clean, vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable skincare solutions that are also affordable.
VIEW DETAILSViolet Grey is elevating the luxury beauty shopping experience by melding the best elements of the beauty counter with the convenience of e-commerce. Violet Grey's digital shelves are lined with the best beauty products on the market.
VIEW DETAILSRevive Kombucha is a leading functional beverage brand offering delicious, naturally-fermented kombucha with immense probiotic health benefits and an innovative craft-brewing approach.
VIEW DETAILSUrban Remedy is a health-forward, fresh, organic, prepared food and beverage brand. Products are sold through branded kiosks (at Whole Foods Market and other Natural Grocery stores), company-owned retail stores and at UrbanRemedy.com. Each meal, wellness shot, smoothie, and snack is specially-designed and chosen based on its healing properties to fulfill the Company’s mantra, “Food is Healing".
VIEW DETAILSRobert Graham represents the American Eclectic lifestyle brand — where craftsmanship, luxury and style intertwine. As a true design house since 2001, they've been inspiring fashion by developing unique garment-making techniques and complex textile patterns. Robert Graham embodies luxury at its finest.
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