We are focused on ways we can leverage the power and impact of our REVOLVE brand voice to stand up against racism and inequality.
We pledged to change and in mid-2020, as outlined below, we began taking immediate action to support meaningful, lasting change in our community and beyond. We believe these positive steps will help us continue to attract and retain the best employees, foster creativity and innovation, and contribute to a more inclusive world.
Maintaining a diverse and inclusive community is a top priority for us. As illustrated in the accompanying charts, in many ways we have a very diverse employee base, highlighted by women comprising 78% and people of color comprising 86% of our employees, respectively. Nonetheless, we acknowledge that we have more work to do.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee:
In 2020, we formed the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which includes several executives. The committee meets bi-weekly to actively lead and drive forward diversity and inclusion efforts within the REVOLVE community.
The REVOLVE Mentorship Program:
In 2021, we launched the REVOLVE Mentorship Program to assist and support the growth of Black-owned and designed brands and help them overcome the business obstacles they face in the fashion industry.
The program provides Black-owned and designed brands on REVOLVE important resources for advancement, anchored by mentorship from leaders throughout REVOLVE including in sales and analytics, brand marketing, production and manufacturing, accounting and finance, website development, and human resources.
Expanded diversity across marketing channels:
In 2020, more than 60% of our new studio models were women of color. Additionally, our increased focus on expanding diversity has led to significant expansion of diversity across our global base of REVOLVE brand ambassadors.