Hadley Pollet is a contemporary American brand known for creating classic, timeless designs that inspire kind, powerful women to shine strong. The line includes handbags, belts, one-of-a-kind jewelry designs, athletic wear and apparel. Hadley’s original signature belt designs sprung from inspiration while at RISD. Her unique style caught the eyes of many when she wore a belt made of vintage ribbon and a tortoise buckle to a birthday party in Boston where several people asked where she got her belt. And with the blink of an eye, she started her business and never looked back. Since then, her line has expanded into a lifestyle brand for high-spirited, powerful women. Her inspiration for not only her business, but also her business's purpose came after 9/11. Hadley felt propelled to channel the chaos going on politically, economically, and socially into something positive and uplifting. In January 2002, after several years of working in marketing and public relations for textile and fashion companies, Hadley Pollet launched her own line of belts made with copyrighted textiles that conveyed hope and happiness. Hadley’s intent since day one has always been to inspire women to radiate the power of kindness despite the ongoing negativity in our world. The brand represents self-expression, empowerment, and confidence by igniting an emotional desire for women to feel spiritually uplifted when dressing. Each piece in the line is intended to “exude an outfit” while propelling women to express their individuality, wholeheartedly. Her hope is that every day, women wake up and dress as their spiritual selves, shining brightly for all the world to enjoy. This translates into Hadley visiting every factory and artisan who works with the company, not only to make sure their business practices are ethical and fair, but also that the women are paid fairly. It is a fact that if women are empowered economically, then the local society as a whole strengthens.