Alterre Blog

contributed by Katelyn Chef If you’re like us, you re-use and recycle. Whether you’re still re-using that plastic tub from the deli down the street or (still) feeling guilty for forgetting your canvas grocery tote from the other day’s grocery run, we are all trying to live a little more...

BY KATELYN CHEF Ding, Dong. Ding. Flashback, you’re age eleven, dressed to impress as for your favorite kick-butt Power Ranger. The anticipation for Halloween has swallowed you like a snake devouring a juicy rat. The night dedicated to securing the best candy up the street and around the block is finally...

contributed by Harmony Pilobello Columbus Day has always felt off for us.  I remember being a young child and wondering how one man could be credited for discovering an entire continent people already lived on.  I remember wondering why his crew and financial backer weren't highlighted more in our history...

contributed by Bonny Bunson   This blog post is all about tips for transitioning from remote work or telework to being back at the office. We can all agree that 2020 through 2021 was incredibly challenging in so many ways related to COVID-19. As a practicing corporate attorney who always...

BY KAITLYN CHEF Dorothy had her ruby slippers, Elvis had his blue suede shoes, Kanye has his Yeezy. When it comes to shoes, what’s your signature shoe look? This fall (and we’re predicting into the future) white boots and booties are becoming a major fashion staple. When it comes to clothing...

Whether you spend 92 days (that’s how many days are in summer) dipping your big toe into your neighbor’s pool or slurping rainbow slushies from the gas station down the road, summer is always fleeting. Why is summer always in a hurry? Who really knows. Summer is effervescent while at the same time, summer is mysterious...

Katelyn Chef Come the months of May well into September, wedding bells ring out loud. This time last year, sadly, many wedding bells (and weddings) were silenced due to the pandemic. With vaccinations ramping up, the warmer part of 2021 is going to be the return of the wedding.   ...

Ellery Lee of @Elleisalwayshere contributor     As we move towards warmer weather here in NYC, I have been looking for new sandals to wear! Alterre has been my favorite for Spring/ Summer sandals. Not only are they comfortable and super trendy, but their shoes are interchangeable!      ...

Meet Alterre, founded by Shilpa Iyengar and Harmony Pilobello. Iyengar and Pilobello are creating sustainable footwear collections sourced and manufactured ethically while empowering consumers to participate in designing their own footwear and ...

by Malikah Kelly contributor     Since I’m finally starting to feel like we may actually be able to start leaving our houses on aregular basis again, I’m ready to start freshening up my wardrobe. It’s been aminute since I’ve done any shopping - largely because I’ve been so unmotivatedby...

 By Katelyn Chef - contributor     Slowly over the course of this past year, our daily ready-to-wear pumps, going-out stilettos, and weekend brunch mules have transitioned to the back of the closet. Nowadays, our fuzzy house slides and furry bunny slippers have taken the place of the shoes we once wore...

Every year we name our straps after women we admire. In 2016, we wanted to honor the lesser sung female heros throughout the world and coincidentally entered our unlearning of American history.   Meet Lozen   Lozen lived a remarkable life and I never heard of her. She was was...

We had the privilege of meeting with Lenore Schaffer, PH.D, the senior manager of economic empowerment at Restore NYC.  As many of you know, Restore is a non profit organization that provides long term rehabilitation for foreign national victims of sex-trafficking.  Many of the things I've learned from this interview...

Behind the scenes view of life as a freelancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikki Maltezos, is costume designer in the film industry and currently resides in New York City.

Today we are learning more about life as a creative in the film industry and the benefits of diversifying your career. Sarah Cogan is the founder of Set Ready Garment Bags and Designing The Void Podcast. She is also established as a set designer and stylist in both film and...

We discuss small business challenges in the gaming industry and consulting. Jen Igartua, fellow serial entrepreneur, is the founder of Go Nimbly and Pillbox Games. Two wildly different companies and industries being affected by the recent pandemic. She also gives some great advice on creative team oriented activities to do...

Living in New York has been particularly challenging and worrisome as a small business owner let alone human being. I find myself wondering what I can do to contribute to the solution.  Let's call this complex the "entrepreneurial spirit".  It is the aspect of my personality that has excelled in...

Thrilled to share this interview with Sasha Pensanti, a professional slime maker and founder of Some Other Slime. Watch as we discuss the small business challenges in the slime industry and the emotional impact of closing shop to follow safety measures during the pandemic. If you'd like to show support...

Where do we go from here?  Ethical and environmental improvements to a small business can be challenging and seem even more urgent during time of crisis.

Our dear friend and amazing boss lady Monica Wesley sat down and zoomed with us to talk about her concerns with being a small business owner.   She is the founder of Uye Surana, an ethically made lingerie company for all sizes and also resides in New York City.   ...