In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s the perfect time to highlight the inspiring women entrepreneurs and their brands that are carried in The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. From innovative skincare products to statement handbags, these seven women-owned businesses are redefining what it means to indulge in self-care, style, and relaxation.
Emm Kuo
Based in New York City and founded and led by Emm Kuo, this brand celebrates diversity and creativity while staying true to its commitment to ethical production. Known for her signature handbags, Emm Kuo has everything from daytime essentials to statement evening pieces. The company maintains close connections with suppliers to guarantee that products are manufactured ethically, helping to promote local talent and preserve traditional craftsmanship. Discover the sophistication and versatility of Emm Kuo handbags and add a touch of elegance to every ensemble. Let your accessories tell a story of style, sophistication, and ethical fashion with Emm Kuo.
Gloss Moderne
Founded by Kuen Rameson, Gloss Moderne is the perfect embodiment of clean luxury. Through Gloss Moderne, Rameson blended her passions for beauty, fashion, design, and a healthy lifestyle into a line of skincare products that redefine indulgence. They are well-known for their quintessential shampoo and conditioner set, which captures the essence of summertime on the beaches of St. Tropez. By incorporating Gloss Moderne Skincare into our spa, we offer our guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new standard of skincare—one that is as effective as it is luxurious. Experience clean luxury and discover a new standard of skincare with Gloss Moderne at our spa.
Jessie Zhao
Meet Jessie Zhao, the creative force behind her vibrant clothing brand, best known for her silk scarves. The brand features bone china dishes meticulously adorned with hand-painted gold edges, as well as luxurious cashmere and wool pieces that envelop you in warmth and elegance. Since its creation in 2018, Jessie’s brand has captivated the fashion industry with her original hand-drawn designs. These designs, which combine her own fine art and fashion sense, are ideal for the approaching spring and summer months.
Knesko
Knesko, a family-owned business started by Lejla Cas, is a brand that merges the world of skincare with energy healing to offer a unique and holistic approach to beauty and wellness. The realization that “beautiful skin starts from within” became the guiding principle of KNESKO. The brand’s luxury face masks are more than just skincare products; each mask is infused with Reiki energy and the intuitive power of gemstones, designed to align the chakras and rejuvenate not just the skin but the soul. The brand’s reach extends to treatment rooms in over 1000 5-star spas and high-end resorts globally, with celebrities like Halle Berry, Pamela Anderson, Chrissy Teigen, and Ashley Graham among its devoted fans.
Muehleder
Drawing deeply from her mixed heritage from Vienna, Austria, and Nigeria, Larissa Muehleder, known as the “Neoprene Queen,” has captured the attention of women all over the world with her colorful designs. Muehleder, a blend of cultural homage and personal expression, is known for its high-elasticity fabrics with shape-retaining qualities, which has led to the creation of pieces that are not only stylish but also enduring. Today, her brand has graced the pages of Vogue, Glamour, InStyle, and People magazine, demonstrating its widespread appeal and recognition within the fashion industry.
Soveral
Skin specialist Alexandra Soveral launched her brand, Soveral, determined to marry her passions for science and natural skincare. From carefully selecting ingredients directly from the source to guarantee traceability to hand-blending products in their lab in London, Alexandra’s dedication to her craft is driven by a belief in the power of essential oils, the “living essence” of plants. Her dedication to combining the art of aromatherapy with the precision of science has not only set a new standard in skincare but also represents an invitation to discover the profound impact of natural, potent ingredients on the skin.
Cristalline
Wellness guru Rashia Bell offers a unique and holistic approach to interior design that seamlessly blends beauty, wellness, and healing with her brand, The Cristalline. Bell’s journey from the realms of fashion and luxury to holistic interior design is a testament to her multidimensional talents and commitment to personal and collective wellbeing. With over a decade of experience working for esteemed companies such as Mikimoto and Monique Péan, Rashia found her calling in the integration of the energetic and healing powers of crystals and stones into interior spaces. Indulge in the exquisite offerings of Cristalline at our spa and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and holistic rejuvenation.
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