Why Fashion Needs More Women Entrepreneurs

Fashion has always been shaped by women—through what they wear, how they wear it, and the stories they carry with them. Today, as we celebrate the success of women like her, it's also time to ask: Why aren’t there more?

The fashion industry is often praised for creativity, but it's also notorious for being commercial, competitive, and cutthroat. Many women enter it through design school, internships, or modeling—but not all rise to lead their own labels. That’s what makes Ranna Gill’s journey stand out. She saw the disconnect between what women were being offered and what they wanted to wear.

And now, with collections like Marbella Dreams, Urban Prairie, Whispering Woods, etc, she continues to design from a place of awareness. The pieces are real, wearable, and expressive—never trying too hard, yet always ready for a moment.

The fashion industry often operates within its own set of rules—some spoken, others not. It’s traditionally male-dominated at the top, even though women make up most of its consumers and workforce. Ranna Gill is among those rewriting that story—not through declarations, but through doing the work. She became the first woman designer to open the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week, paving the way for others to follow. It wasn’t just a personal win; it was a shift in what the industry could look like.

When women lead, new kinds of stories are told. New kinds of clothes are made. New definitions of success begin to emerge. And it’s not just about the glamorous runway moments. It’s also about consistency—showing up season after season with collections that evolve, challenge, and speak to the times. Her latest line, Marbella Dreams, is full of pieces that can adapt to different moods and moments.

When women own fashion businesses, they don’t just sell clothes—they build ecosystems. They create jobs for other women. They make space for younger voices. They mentor, they teach, and they raise the bar. Ranna Gill’s brand is a living example of this. The future of fashion needs more than fresh silhouettes and ideas. Supporting women entrepreneurs isn’t just about celebrating the ones who’ve already made it. It’s about creating the conditions for the next generation to rise. Whether that means buying from women-owned brands, sharing their stories, or simply choosing pieces that reflect your own voice—you’re helping to shape what fashion becomes.

Ranna Gill’s journey shows what’s possible when someone decides to lead, not just follow. It shows that style doesn’t have to be separated from substance. And it reminds us that when women take charge of the narrative, the entire industry starts to look—and feel—different.