March 8 is International Women's Day. This year's global campaign theme is #BalanceforBetter. Their message:

A balanced world is a better world. How can you help forge a more gender-balanced world? Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.

Here we highlight women in our industry who have taken action and achieved success by following their instincts and passion.

The uniqueness of Maggie Marylin  style is matched by her elegance and timelessness. A feminist and environmentalist, Maggie Marylin pays attention to detail and fights for the underdog. Her overarching message that inspires us is the power of possibility. 

Italian designers Giorgia Tordini (above left) and Gilda Ambrosio (above right) combine vastly different aesthetics to push the boundaries of specialty couture with fashion label Attico. Their mission? "To bring robes to the street." Well said, well done. 

Joomi Lim did not rest on the success of her globally recognized accessories and fashion brand. Rather, the Seoul native set her sights on the jewelry industry. Her work perfectly balances elegant pearls and crystals with sleek spheres, pyramids, skulls and spikes. 

Native Italian and creative force behind MRZ, Simona Marziali, discovered her passion at a young age. By the age of 21 she was established in the fashion industry by working for companies such as Gilmar and Diesel. In 2018 her label was named of the best new brands by Vogue Talents.  

Who do you celebrate?