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Three Anticipated 2021 Wedding Trends

Alterre Posted on June 12 2021

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. ...

Interchangeable Sandals and Slides Perfect for Summer

Alterre Posted on May 03 2021

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! ...

Designing Shoes to Empower

Alterre Posted on April 26 2021

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 ...

3 Spring Trends to Add To Cart Now!

Alterre Posted on April 19 2021

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...

Step into Spring With These Shoe Trends

Alterre Posted on April 12 2021

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...

Who is Lozen?

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Alterre Posted on October 09 2020

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...

Meet Lenore Schaffer

Alterre Posted on October 03 2020

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...

Our Commitment to Diversity

Alterre Posted on June 15 2020

Being a sustainable business for us has always been multifaceted and includes valuing people, the community, and the environment. We started by mapping out what was feasible as a small business, and what we could change as we grow to have more purchasing power. Our baseline right now means we...

6 Ways To be Anti-Racist: A Perspective From an Asian American Entrepreneur

Alterre Posted on June 05 2020

10 minute read Nothing we say can change the lives that have already been lost. We also have to preface that we can’t write this without discussing race, and we can only give the perspective of our own experiences. This is a blog post that we hope will resonate with other minority...

Meet Janelle Abbott

Alterre Posted on May 29 2020

A behind the scenes look at life as a small business owner in the fashion and art industries with Janelle Abbott, founder of Wardrobe Therapy and Femail Forever. Janelle and I first met at Parsons the New School for Design in the sustainable section of the Fashion department. Watching our...

Meet Nikki Maltezos

Alterre Posted on May 11 2020

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.

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Meet Sarah Cogan

Alterre Posted on April 13 2020

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...

Meet Jen Igartua

Alterre Posted on April 06 2020

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...

How Alterre Founder, Harmony Pilobello, Is Helping with The Crisis

Alterre Posted on April 03 2020

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...

Meet Sasha Pensanti

Alterre Posted on March 30 2020

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...

Our Role in The Environment

Alterre Posted on March 26 2020

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 first interview is Live!

Alterre Posted on March 21 2020

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. ...

Why We're Blogging

Alterre Posted on March 20 2020

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has initiated our long standing desire to open a discussion within our community. After months of debating whether there was time to start a blog, make interviews, or learn a new task... it seems the small nuances of entrepreneurship no longer override the need to unite...

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