Winner of Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award.
IN 2019, BEHNO WON FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL’S RISING STAR AWARDS IN ACCESSORIES.
The nomination is based on brand viability, branding, sales and distribution, and personal interviews. Previous winners of Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award include Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, among others.
Invitation to Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty, The Queen of England to partake in The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange.
BEHNO WAS HONORED AS THE ONLY AMERICAN BRAND INVITED TO BE IN THE COMMONWEALTH FASHION EXCHANGE TO PRESENT AN ETHICAL FASHION EVENINGWEAR LOOK TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, CATHERINE MIDDLETON.
behno incorporated elements from the Commonwealth countries of India and Tuvalu into a look that was presented to the royal family and celebrated in a reception attended by industry leaders, including Anna Wintour, Livia Firth, Edward Enninful, among others.
Top 5 Finalist in Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge.
BEHNO WAS NOMINATED FOR THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY.
behno was shortlisted for top 10, where behno founder, Shivam Punjya, pitched to a jury in Paris comprised of Ellie Goulding, Vogue UK editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful, CNN style correspondent, Derek Blasberg, television host and philanthropist, Petra Nemcova, investor, Carmen Busqets, Matchesfashion.com fashion director, Natalie Kingham, among others.
behno was enlisted as a top five finalist and attended The Green Carpet Awards in Milan, held at the Teatro alla Scala. The Green Carpet Awards were founded by Livia Firth and have been attended by the likes of Anna Wintour, Cate Blanchett, among other movers and shakers of the fashion and media worlds.
Top 5 Finalist for the Accessories Council of America’s Design Excellence Awards.
BEHNO WAS A TOP FIVE FINALIST FOR THE DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE “HANDBAGS UNDER $1000” CATEGORY.
behno was in exciting company; Fendi, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Sperry, Frances Valentine, among others are finalists as well, all spanning across their respective categories.
The bag behno submitted for the award truly integrates The behno Standard on various levels and speaks to both our ethical and design philosophy. The drop cloth itself is up-cycled from block printers, the embroidery tells the story of the artisans we work with, and the bag itself is made in a factory that we’re so proud to call a partner. The bag itself is the smallest size from our iconic Ina series.
Invited to showcase the Garment Worker Project at Sotheby’s.
IN 2016, BEHNO DEBUTED ITS GARMENT WORK PROJECT AT SOTHEBY’S IN A PRIVATE RECEPTION CO-HOSTED BY BEHNO FOUNDER, SHIVAM PUNJYA, AND CELEBRITY STYLIST MICAELA ERLANGER.
The Garment Worker Project, a first of its kind, garnered international attention and was the first time a celebrity stylist took a strong position on ethical manufacturing. The project was photographed by fashion photographer Dan Smith and filmed by Kent Mathews.
Speaking engagement at the United Nations, a first of its kind.
BEHNO FOUNDER, SHIVAM PUNJYA, WAS INVITED TO THE UNITED NATIONS TO SPEAK ON FASHION AS A SOCIAL MOBILIZER.
behno founder spoke on fashion as an industry capable of mobilizing communities and consumers for social change and global impact and share his story and social enterprise model. The talk was attended by diplomats, figureheads, and industry veterans.
For the first time, the United Nations discussed the fashion industry as a mobilizer for change by inviting six leaders in the fashion space to present their business models to discuss best practices and stimulate dialogue.
Launch at Bergdorf Goodman, a crown jewel in luxury retail.
IN FALL 2018, BEHNO LAUNCHED ITS FIRST HANDBAG COLLECTION AT BERGDORF GOODMAN.
behno launched at Bergdorf Goodman with a celebratory breakfast with industry insiders, reporters, and editors from the fashion world. Betty Halbreich, Bergdorf Goodman’s most coveted personal shopper, attended the launch breakfast.
BEHNO IN THE WORLD
Winner of
Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award.
IN 2019, BEHNO WON FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL’S RISING STAR AWARDS IN ACCESSORIES.
The nomination is based on brand viability, branding, sales and distribution, and personal interviews. Previous winners of Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award include Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, among others.
Invitation to Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty,
The Queen of England to partake in The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange.
BEHNO WAS HONORED AS THE ONLY AMERICAN BRAND INVITED TO BE IN THE COMMONWEALTH FASHION EXCHANGE TO PRESENT AN ETHICAL FASHION EVENINGWEAR LOOK TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, CATHERINE MIDDLETON.
behno incorporated elements from the Commonwealth countries of India and Tuvalu into a look that was presented to the royal family and celebrated in a reception attended by industry leaders, including Anna Wintour, Livia Firth, Edward Enninful, among others.
Top 5 Finalist in Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge.
BEHNO WAS NOMINATED FOR THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
behno was shortlisted for top 10, where behno founder, Shivam Punjya, pitched to a jury in Paris comprised of Ellie Goulding, Vogue UK editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful, CNN style correspondent, Derek Blasberg, television host and philanthropist, Petra Nemcova, investor, Carmen Busqets, Matchesfashion.com fashion director, Natalie Kingham, among others.
behno was enlisted as a top five finalist and attended The Green Carpet Awards in Milan, held at the Teatro alla Scala. The Green Carpet Awards were founded by Livia Firth and have been attended by the likes of Anna Wintour, Cate Blanchett, among other movers and shakers of the fashion and media worlds.
Top 5 Finalist for the Accessories Council of America’s Design Excellence Awards.
BEHNO WAS A TOP FIVE FINALIST FOR THE DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE “HANDBAGS UNDER $1000” CATEGORY.
behno was in exciting company; Fendi, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Sperry, Frances Valentine, among others are finalists as well, all spanning across their respective categories.
The bag behno submitted for the award truly integrates The behno Standard on various levels and speaks to both our ethical and design philosophy. The drop cloth itself is up-cycled from block printers, the embroidery tells the story of the artisans we work with, and the bag itself is made in a factory that we’re so proud to call a partner. The bag itself is the smallest size from our iconic Ina series.
Invited to showcase the Garment Worker Project at Sotheby’s.
IN 2016, BEHNO DEBUTED ITS GARMENT WORK PROJECT AT SOTHEBY’S IN A PRIVATE RECEPTION CO-HOSTED BY BEHNO FOUNDER, SHIVAM PUNJYA, AND CELEBRITY STYLIST MICAELA ERLANGER.
The Garment Worker Project, a first of its kind, garnered international attention and was the first time a celebrity stylist took a strong position on ethical manufacturing. The project was photographed by fashion photographer Dan Smith and filmed by Kent Mathews.
Speaking engagement at the United Nations, a first of its kind.
BEHNO FOUNDER, SHIVAM PUNJYA, WAS INVITED TO THE UNITED NATIONS TO SPEAK ON FASHION AS A SOCIAL MOBILIZER.
behno founder spoke on fashion as an industry capable of mobilizing communities and consumers for social change and global impact and share his story and social enterprise model. The talk was attended by diplomats, figureheads, and industry veterans.
For the first time, the United Nations discussed the fashion industry as a mobilizer for change by inviting six leaders in the fashion space to present their business models to discuss best practices and stimulate dialogue.
Launch at Bergdorf Goodman, a crown jewel in luxury retail.
IN FALL 2018, BEHNO LAUNCHED ITS FIRST HANDBAG COLLECTION AT BERGDORF GOODMAN.
behno launched at Bergdorf Goodman with a celebratory breakfast with industry insiders, reporters, and editors from the fashion world. Betty Halbreich, Bergdorf Goodman’s most coveted personal shopper, attended the launch breakfast.