30+ Years of Trust
30+ Years of Trust
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Entrepreneur · Philanthropist · Humanitarian
Entrepreneur · Philanthropist · Humanitarian
Entrepreneur · Philanthropist · Humanitarian
Kathy Ireland® Brands
Kathy Ireland® Brands
From the cover of Sports Illustrated to building the world's largest female-owned licensing empire.
From the cover of Sports Illustrated to building the world's largest female-owned licensing empire.
From the cover of Sports Illustrated to building the world's largest female-owned licensing empire.
For more than three decades, Kathy Ireland has built a brand rooted in trust, service, and meaningful impact, achieving over $3.4 billion in retail sales and ranking as the 16th most successful global brand.
Kathy Ireland stands as one of the world's most accomplished women. What began as an iconic modeling career, spanning the covers of Vogue, Forbes, and Sports Illustrated, became the foundation for one of the most remarkable business transformations in modern history.
As Founder and CEO of Kathy Ireland® Brands, Kathy has built the largest licensing brand ever owned by a woman. Her company has been recognized by Women's Wear Daily as the most valuable female-owned licensing firm in American history, with over $3.4 billion in retail sales across industries spanning home, fashion, health, education, and finance.
At the heart of everything is a commitment to service. Kathy's vision has always been larger than products, it is about creating opportunities, building authentic relationships, and improving lives across communities worldwide.
Her faith, her values, and her belief in humanity guide every decision. Kathy Ireland is not simply a brand, she is a movement built on trust, credibility, and a profound dedication to being of service to all people.
The
Kathy Ireland®
Kathy Ireland®
Legacy
Legacy
Our Mission
Our Mission
For more than three decades, Kathy Ireland has created products, partnerships, and platforms rooted in trust and service. Every sector the brand touches, from home to health, fashion to finance, reflects a commitment to improving the lives of real people.
For more than three decades, Kathy Ireland has created products, partnerships, and platforms rooted in trust and service. Every sector the brand touches, from home to health, fashion to finance, reflects a commitment to improving the lives of real people.
Built on Purpose. Driven by Service.
Built on Purpose. Driven by Service.
Brand Principles & Core Values
Brand Principles & Core Values
The Kathy Ireland® brand is built upon three enduring principles… Trust, Credibility, and Intimacy. These are not marketing words. They are the foundation of every partnership, every product, and every relationship Kathy and her team have built over more than three decades. Women and men alike invest in her brand's sectors, connected deeply to the ethos behind everything she creates.
The Kathy Ireland® brand is built upon three enduring principles… Trust, Credibility, and Intimacy. These are not marketing words. They are the foundation of every partnership, every product, and every relationship Kathy and her team have built over more than three decades. Women and men alike invest in her brand's sectors, connected deeply to the ethos behind everything she creates.
A brand built not just for profit… but for people. Rooted in faith, driven by service, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the world.
A brand built not just for profit… but for people. Rooted in faith, driven by service, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the world.
A brand built not just for profit… but for people. Rooted in faith, driven by service, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the world.
Philanthropy & Faith
Philanthropy & Faith
Philanthropy & Faith
Kathy's philanthropic journey was profoundly shaped by her mentor, Elizabeth Taylor, who taught her the true meaning of responsibility, transparency, and dedicated giving. Today, Kathy actively champions pediatric cancer research, HIV/AIDS advocacy, veteran support through The Fallen Outdoors, global freedom of conscience via Hardwired Global, and educational initiatives across America, Haiti, and Honduras.
Faith is the foundation of everything. It is Kathy's source of stamina, perseverance, and humility, guiding every business decision and every act of service. As Kathy has shared: "I hope my life can point others to the love of the Lord. My faith is most important to me. I don't really need anybody to remember me, but if they do, that's what I would like them to know."
Kathy's philanthropic journey was profoundly shaped by her mentor, Elizabeth Taylor, who taught her the true meaning of responsibility, transparency, and dedicated giving. Today, Kathy actively champions pediatric cancer research, HIV/AIDS advocacy, veteran support through The Fallen Outdoors, global freedom of conscience via Hardwired Global, and educational initiatives across America, Haiti, and Honduras.
Faith is the foundation of everything. It is Kathy's source of stamina, perseverance, and humility, guiding every business decision and every act of service. As Kathy has shared: "I hope my life can point others to the love of the Lord. My faith is most important to me. I don't really need anybody to remember me, but if they do, that's what I would like them to know."
Kathy's philanthropic journey was profoundly shaped by her mentor, Elizabeth Taylor, who taught her the true meaning of responsibility, transparency, and dedicated giving. Today, Kathy actively champions pediatric cancer research, HIV/AIDS advocacy, veteran support through The Fallen Outdoors, global freedom of conscience via Hardwired Global, and educational initiatives across America, Haiti, and Honduras.
Faith is the foundation of everything. It is Kathy's source of stamina, perseverance, and humility, guiding every business decision and every act of service. As Kathy has shared: "I hope my life can point others to the love of the Lord. My faith is most important to me. I don't really need anybody to remember me, but if they do, that's what I would like them to know."
$3.4B
Retail Sales
16th
Most Successful Global Brand
30+
Years of Trust
America's Most Successful Self-Made Women
America's Most Successful Self-Made Women
Forbes
Forbes
#1 Lifestyle Brand — Forbes 50 Over 50
#1 Lifestyle Brand — Forbes 50 Over 50
Three-Time Forbes Cover Honoree
Three-Time Forbes Cover Honoree
What the World is Saying
Kathy Ireland's impact has been recognized by the world's most respected voices in business, media, and industry.
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis
"She's a major player in the licensing industry. She sells billions of dollars in licensed goods each year — more than Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama."
— Success Magazine
"Supermodel turned mogul, Kathy Ireland built a licensing empire."
— Forbes
"Today, it's the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
— WWD
"Very few people know branding better than her."
— Marcus Lemonis