Some women inspire. Some influence. Some empower. While there are so many ways for women to impact the world, childhood friends Kim Aries Almodiel–Prosevicius and Lesly Ann Gachalian use art and fashion to inspire and empower women through their clothing brand Marquesa.

As a nascent 30-year-old, I have a deep appreciation for Disney’s classic fairytales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. They are gorgeous films that serve a whole lot of nostalgia that feel like a much-needed snuggle after a long day of adulting. But today, society raises its eyebrow at these traditional “boy-saves-girl” stories and encourages “girl-saves-herself” narratives instead. Marquesa by Kim Almodiel-Prosevicius is one brand that practices this principle of women empowerment—it is that modern fairytale and more. 

(Images from Keeta Ph)