Amanda Hearst

United States of America

Trip:

New York, New York

Mentored by:

Ruba AbdelHadi

Business

Co-Founder, Maison-de-Mode

Connect with Amanda Hearst

Amanda is an activist and co-founder of the hybrid luxury ethical fashion retailer, MAISON-DE-MODE. The concept, born in 2012, fuses pop-up brick and mortar experiences alongside a seamless online boutique, specializing in unique ready-to-wear, fine jewelry, accessories and home goods.

Amanda served on the executive board of The Humane Society of the United States and founded Friends of Finn, a group dedicated to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills. She also sits on the advisory board of NEST, a non-profit committed to the advancement of global artisans, and is a contributing editor at Town & Country magazine. Amanda earned a bachelor’s degree in art history at Fordham University.