The definition of what it means to be a woman is constantly evolving. On the occasion of International Women's Day, we look back at the young creatives, leading designers and iconic stars that continue to shine, marked by their new appointments, international recognition and most importantly, the ability to inspire. Even in a world riddled with challenges and uncertainty, these women continued to achieve the best in what they most believed in. Gabriella Hearst at the helm of two leading fashion houses When Gabriela Hearst was announced the new artistic director of Chloé, it cemented the powerful direction towards sustainability that even the oldest French fashion houses in the world are headed for. The Uruguayan, New York-based designer’s statement-making conscious approach, where she uses deadstock materials, eco-friendly fabrics and recycled yarns whenever she can, also won her the latest CFDA’s Womenswear Designer prize. For her debut show at Chloé—which came soon after her autumn/winter 2021 collection for her namesake label—Hearst left no room for compromise in the short time window. “The easy part was stopping the use of any viscose or polyester fabrics. Then we replaced the cotton lining in the bags with linen because it requires a lot less water. For the jewellery and metallic pieces, we reduced the galvanisation process by selecting one gold and one silver across all collections,” she told