Alumni

Applications for the 2021 Workshop are now open through November 30th

Our alumni frequently describe their experience as “life-changing,” and many have launched lines in Macy’s stores and on macys.com with continued coaching and collaboration from our team after participation in The Workshop at Macy’s. Watch the video above and hear what they have to say.

Past participants

Amber Lee

Kane & Couture

Michelle Tunno Buelow

Bella Tunno LLC

Kiley Russell

Big Girl Cosmetics Inc

Cenia Paredes

Kim Roxie

LAMIK Beauty

Psyche Terry

Urban Hydration

Monif

Monif C. Plus Sizes

Candra Palmer

Artyce Custom Footwear

Crystal Haylett

Elly Clay Inc.

Maria Bailey Benson

Nyla Simone Home

Denise Gertmenian

Rae

Lake Kelley Ochshorn

The Mariah Company

Emilie Moca Whitaker

Beija-Flor Jeans

Dinna Soliman

Donuts by Dinna

Dr. Rosetta Garries

Very Pretty Skin

Jodie Patterson

Georgia

Celeste Johnny

Johnny Vincent

Christina Gorra

Le Jaunty

Binh Nguyen

Questkids LLC

Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy

Tea and Honey Blends, LLC

Hallie Peterson

Leg Luxury

Alex Woo

Sandra Stoller

Igloo Island

Sonia Kang

Mixed Up Clothing

Crystal Frazier

Qristyl Frazier Designs, Inc.

Robin Wilson

Robin Wilson Home

Bria Bergman

The Andean Collection

Uyookebie-Eichelberger

You Ventures

Roberto Torres

Black & Denim Apparel Company

Clare Nceruth

Cotte D'Armes

Kara Janx

Kara Janx, inc.

Maria Isabel Morillo

Korto Momolu Global

Kristin Hanson

Marie Lazapata

Mariela Designs, Inc.

Timoteo Ocampo

Timoteo

Leannemay- Ly Hilgart

Vaute Couture, Inc.

Gayle Cruise

Your Slip is Showing

Matthew Harris

Mateo New York

Claudia Ochoa

CLO studio inc

Kalyn Johnson Chandler

Effie's Paper, LLC

Lauren Levy

Magnificent Baby

Samatha Freedman

Samantha Faye

Lorena Gaxiola

Kuatro, LLC

Anna Hovet

Anna Hovet Designs

Maria Ramos-Person

Bonitos Products

Dakota Solt

Cry Baby

Matthew Bowman

Duggie Fresco

Nike Oyelami

EKINEYO LLC

Jason Anderson

J-Michael's Designs LLC

Kimberly Goldson

Kimberly Goldson LLC

Jennifer Williams

Lucid Cosmetics

Melinda Huff

Mirame

Erin Carpenter

Nude Barre

Amisha Patel

Ode Kids

Samatha Black

SammyB LLC.

Lameka Weeks

Skeew Apparel

Seema Malik

Tastement LLC

Shellie McDowell

The Hat Depot LLC

Katie Conovitz

Twelve NYC

Ankit Jain

Ankit

Crysta Streets

Crystal Street Jewelry

Bianca Benitez

Dear Creatures

Andrea Diodati

Lisa Moore

Cover Clothing

Michael Hyacinthe

Fashion Has Heart

J Lynn Hausmann

JHaus

Marcia Budet

Karen Griffin

Real Chemistry

Melissa Butler

The Lip Bar

Lorena Vasquez

Smart Trout LLC/Loly in the Sky

Jacqueline Cooper

LaQuan Smith LLC

Jonathan Torrey

Umano Corp

Stephanie Garcia

SG@NYC, LLC

Kelly Burton

Beyond Global dba Bodyology

Rachel DeCavage

Cinder + Salt LLC

Tina Tangalakis

Della, LLC

Lindsey Lambillotte

LJ Lambillotte LLC

Pamela Nanton

PLY Apparel

Olu Lawson

Southern Gents LLC

Raj Sardesh

Origany

Gwendolyn Floyd

Soko

Aniyia Williams

Tinsel

Shelley Van Riper

The Alchemy Group

Kim Williams

Shuga Bebe Couture

Francesca Skwark

FBF by Checka

Lorraine West

Lorraine West Jewelry

Sharufa Rashied-Walker

JINAKI

Felix Zhang

Felix Z /Citijewels

Lisa Vogl

Verona Collection

Lauren Cecchi

Lauren Cecchi New York

Grisel Paula

Rebdolls, Inc

Jessie Simonson

31 Bits

Ramon Travieso

Balon International Corp. (Habana Coffee)

Urte Tylaite

Still House, LLC

Nadia Babar

Kálos Skin

Shanti Rackley

Tejido LLC

Miguel Martinez

Aurea4Shave LLC (That's Smooth)

Courtney Smith

Courtney Noelle, Inc.

Caroline Eager

Liz and Roo LLC

Kitiya King

Mischo Beauty

Hua Cline

Milanblocks

Veronica Kwan

Bella Belle

Sandhya Garg

Marcel Benson

Benson Watch

Kierra Sheard

Eleven60

Krista Barnett

Boot Band

Lindsay King

House of Linnic

Nancy Young

dbts Skin Bar

Miguel Wilson

Miguel Wilson Collection

Sugandh Agrawal

Gunas New York

Gloria Williams

Foot Nanny

Lorel Torres

Mare Cheia

Tamika Fletcher & Monique Mack

Earth Nectar

Fe Noel

Andrea Polk

Solo Noir

Collin, Ryan & Austin Gill

Freres Branchiaux Candle Co.

Montee Holland

Tayion Collection

Chen Francis-Burkett

Chen Burkett

Mayank Bhardwaj

Sundari

Delia Kosowicz & Wendy VanHorne

Jo Handbags

Ollia Njibaloh

Mila Christina

Nicole Sharma

Nager by Nic Hyl

Cindy Deras

Parisian Pet

Mair Emenogu

MAIR

Videos

Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Workshop at Macy’s, including insights from Macy’s top leadership. See for yourself how the energy and passion of our presenters and attendees result in an unforgettable week of learning and growth.

2018 Workshop at Macy's Vendor Showcase

2018 Workshop at Macy's Alumni Interview - Lisa Vogl Pt. 1

2018 Workshop at Macy's Alumni Interview - Lisa Vogl Pt. 2

twelveNYC's Advice to Applicants

2017 Workshop at Macy's Vendor Showcase and Reception

2017 Workshop at Macy's First Day of Class

2016 Workshop at Macy's Vendor Showcase and Reception

Workshop at Macy's Class of 2016

2015 Workshop at Macy's Celebrating Five Years of Success

2015 Workshop at Macy's Showcase Setup

2015 Workshop at Macy's First Day of Class

2014 Workshop at Macy's Graduation Highlights

2013 Workshop at Macy's Graduation Highlights

2012 Workshop at Macy's Graduation Highlights

Macy's President Jeff Gennette Addresses 2011 Workshop Class

Group Vice President Shawn Outler Provides a Workshop Overview to Participants

Carol's Daughter Founder Lisa Price Shares Her Experiences Partnering with Macy's

2011 Opening Reception Highlights

2011 Workshop Graduation Highlights

2011 Workshop Participants Share Their Perspective on the Workshop

Entrepreneur Daymond John shares his Macy's experience with Workshop participants

Photo gallery

See 2019 Workshop participants taking part in hands-on working sessions, networking, and meeting top Macy’s executives as they experience this four-and-a-half-day course - one many participants call “life-changing.”

2019 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2019's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2018 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2018's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2017 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2017’s The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2016 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2016's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2015 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2015's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2014 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2014's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2013 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2013's The Workshop at Macy’s – see photos of participants in action with our Workshop team as they experience the Workshop.

2012 Workshop Photo Gallery

Highlights from 2012's The Workshop at Macy's - see participants taking part in hands-on working sessions, the master class with Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter and much more!

2011 Workshop Photo Gallery

Photos from our inaugural year of The Workshop at Macy’s in 2011 – including the opening cocktail reception, and a few shots of the proud graduates at the conclusion of the week.

Press

Get the latest news on The Workshop at Macy’s and our amazing alumni!
Here are just a few recent articles and headlines.

Featured | December 13, 2019

How One Entrepreneur Used Timing, Passion, and a Deal With Macy’s to Build a $1 Million Watch Company

Featured | October 29, 2019

Inside Jewelry Designer Alex Woo’s Rise to Fame

July 24, 2019

MAGIC MENS Brand Highlight: Tayion

July 17, 2019

The Designer Making Statements With Remixed Renaissance Art

May 21, 2019

Ask A Nail Polish Mogul: Kitiya King Spills The Tea On Her Beauty Journey And Service Faves

May 14, 2019

Houston-Owned Beauty Brands Get a Boost From Macy’s

May 08, 2019

Long Island City Local Participates In The Workshop At Macy’s

May 03, 2019

Boricua gana curso de Macy’s

May 02, 2019

Long Island City Local Participates In The Workshop At Macy’s

May 02, 2019

Workshop at Macy's Celebrates Diverse Beauty Brand and Fashion Founders

January 01, 2019

Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs Can Apply for The Workshop at Macy’s

August 29, 2018

Doing the Work: How Macy’s Is Investing in Women and Minority-Owned Brands

August 16, 2018

IHDA- GUNAS NEW YORK 2018

July 25, 2018

Macys.com Highlights Workshop at Macy’s Alumni

February 01, 2018

Workshop at Macy’s Alumni Verona Collection Launches on Macys.com in February

November 02, 2017

Insights and Advice From twelveNYC

July 17, 2017

Mateo New York Named a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist

April 27, 2017

Macy's Workshop Instructs Minority and Female-Owned Brands

January 07, 2016

Macy’s Exclusive Workshop Gives Entrepreneurs the Secrets to Success...For Free! (Essence)

January 31, 2015

Macy’s Lends Entrepreneurs A Hand With The Tools And Confidence To Scale A Business (Forbes)

October 09, 2013

Curve Appeal with Urban Intimates (Jones Magazine)

June 06, 2012

First Workshop at Macy’s Graduates Launching in Macy’s Stores

May 21, 2012

The Workshop at Macy’s – Creating a Pipeline of Opportunities!

March 22, 2012

Workshop Finalists Selection Underway

June 06, 2011

The Workshop at Macy’s Inaugural Year Wrap-up

March 30, 2011

Macy’s Workshop Finalists Interviewed at Macy’s Herald Square

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Meet our alumni

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