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State of Escape is female founded and female led, and as a certified B Corporation is committed to using business as a force for good. This International Women's Day, we aim to support our global community by donating 20% of the net proceeds of online sales from 7th March - 10th March AEST, to Hamptons Community Outreach and Daughters Of Tomorrow. We have also recently made a product donation to Dress for Success NSW & ACT, building on a relationship that was established for IWD in 2024.

 

State of Escape is female founded and female led, and as a certified B Corporation is committed to using business as a force for good. This International Women's Day, we aim to support our global community by donating 20% of the net proceeds of online sales from 7th March - 10th March AEST, to Hamptons Community Outreach and Daughters Of Tomorrow. We have also recently made a product donation to Dress for Success, building on a relationship which was established for IWD in 2024.

The work of Hamptons Community Outreach.

 

Hamptons Community Outreach is an organisation creating opportunities that change the life trajectories of marginalised neighbors on the east end of Long Island, New York. As we contemplate accelerating action this IWD, our Creative Director Brigitte MacGowan met with Marit Molin, the founder and director of HCO, to learn more about their truly inspiring mission to lift people out of poverty.

 

> Read Brigitte's journal

The work of Hamptons Community Outreach.

 

Hamptons Community Outreach is an organisation creating opportunities that change the life trajectories of marginalised neighbors on the east end of Long Island, New York. As we contemplate accelerating action this IWD, our Creative Director Brigitte MacGowan met with Marit Molin, the founder and director of HCO, to learn more about their truly inspiring mission to lift people out of poverty.

 

> Read Brigitte's journal

State of Escape is a truly global business, with both points of distribution and team members located across Australia, Asia, the United States, Europe and South America. CEO and co-founder Desley Maidment is based in Singapore, and Creative Director and co-founder Brigitte MacGowan is based in New York. This IWD, Desley and Brigitte wished to highlight the incredible work of female-led organisations, and support their missions to empower underprivileged and underserved members of their local communities.

State of Escape is a truly global business, with both points of distribution and team members located across Australia, Asia, the United States, Europe and South America. CEO and co-founder Desley Maidment is based in Singapore, and Creative Director and co-founder Brigitte MacGowan is based in New York. This IWD, Desley and Brigitte wished to highlight the incredible work of female-led organisations, and support their missions to empower underprivileged and underserved members of their local communities.

Building personal agency with Daughters Of Tomorrow

 

Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) empowers lower income women across Singapore into sustained employment, thus enabling their families to progress towards social mobility. DOT complements existing training and workforce-related agencies by connecting volunteers and community resources, enabling each woman on an individual and personal level. Our CEO Desley Maidment met with Kaylee Kua, Executive Director at Daughters Of Tomorrow, to learn more about the work they do in building personal agency and confidence in their clients.

 

> Read Desley's conversation with Kaylee

Building personal agency with Daughters Of Tomorrow

 

Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) empowers lower income women across Singapore into sustained employment, thus enabling their families to progress towards social mobility. DOT complements existing training and workforce-related agencies by connecting volunteers and community resources, enabling each woman on an individual and personal level. Our CEO Desley Maidment met with Kaylee Kua, Executive Director at Daughters of Tomorrow, to learn more about the work they do in building personal agency and confidence in their clients.

 

> Read Desley's conversation with Kaylee

Dress for Success: Empowering Every Step

 

Every woman deserves the opportunity to step confidently into a brighter future. Through free professional styling services, career support and job readiness programs, Dress for Success provides the essential tools and guidance that women need to secure and sustain employment. A polished outfit can boost self-assurance, a one-on-one career coaching session can open doors, and job readiness resources can equip women with the skills they need to thrive in the workplace. This International Women's Day, Dress for Success NSW & ACT's 'Empower Every Step' campaign shines a light on the journey and steps women take to overcome barriers to employment - and how we can all help.
 

Dress for Success: Empowering Every Step

 

Every woman deserves the opportunity to step confidently into a brighter future. Through free professional styling services, career support and job readiness programs, Dress for Success provides the essential tools and guidance that women need to secure and sustain employment. A polished outfit can boost self-assurance, a one-on-one career coaching session can open doors, and job readiness resources can equip women with the skills they need to thrive in the workplace. This International Women's Day, Dress for Success NSW & ACT's 'Empower Every Step' campaign shines a light on the journey and steps women take to overcome barriers to employment - and how we can all help.