I’ve been chatting with so many of you the past couple weeks and so excited to be building this first wave of REFIND Collective together!
The most rewarding part of all of this is how excited everyone is to connect and I LOVE it.
I’m a very small team (myself and three interns) and we are working hard to get everyone interviewed before the end of the month!
If you’re interested and haven’t applied yet just
COMMENT “REFIND” to apply 🫶🏽
Can’t wait to see you on the platform 🙌🏽
-Loriza
What is REFIND?
A space we wish existed when we were starting out.
And now… we’re building it for all of us.
Soft launching June 6. Join the waitlist → link in bio
#refindcollective #fashionfounder #creativecommunity #buildtogether
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of The REFIND Take Podcast this week!
We’re excited to introduce a platform designed to inspire and empower aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators.
If you’re seeking inspiration, practical insights, and guidance, you’ve come to the right place.
We’re honored to feature incredible guests who bring passion, enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience, sharing their personal journeys, challenges, successes, and unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, fashion, and technology.
Stay tuned for an insightful and dynamic experience! 🫶🏽
Xo -Loriza
We hosted a female founder coffee chat during SXSW and gave women the mic to share what they’re building and it was my favorite part of the day!
Getting up to share what you’re working on can be so scary and intimidating, but everyone stepped up and the room celebrated them!
This is what REFIND Collective is truly about.
If you want to be in rooms like this, you know where to find us.
P.S. We started a group chat with the founders in the room to keep sharing opportunities, intros, and real-time support.
If you want to join comment down below what you’re working on 🫶🏽
The Built by Her Tour, stop two: Austin! 🤠
Hosted by @verbenaatx and @hotelvanzandt
🎤 An incredible SXSW panel alongside @refind_collective — The Next Fashion Stack with @marygscully of @joinlocker
👗 Fashion show featuring pieces available to rent from closets in Austin & all over the US
☕️ Fueled by stay coffee
🧘🏽♀️ And we wrapped with a Reformer Pilates class at @hiveandhoneyatx
🎥 by @nview_media
Excited to introduce the partners helping bring our SXSW Event to life this year ✨
We’re bringing together an incredible mix of fashion tech, emerging brands, creators, and founders who are a shaping what the next fashion stack looks like.
The room is truly going to reflect where the industry is heading and we couldn’t be more excited!
Huge thank you to our co-host @shoponpickle , our drinks sponsors and all of our collaborators.
More partners and panels to be announced soon 👀
See you at @hotelvanzandt 🫶🏽
☕️Want to come network with other female founders at SXSW?
We are so excited to be able to create space during Women’s Month to support female founders and come together to chat and network!
Join us for coffee and have a chance to pitch yourself to a room of supportive women!
Powered by @pleasestaycoffee and @annieeatsatx ✨
+ Limited spots available.
📸 @mmstills
SXSW, but make it fashion.
REFIND × @shoponpickle are co-hosting an official SXSW 2026 event in Austin, March 12th!
The Future of Fashion: The Next Fashion Stack
A full day dedicated to where fashion, commerce, and community collide.
Expect:
– Curated panels with founders and industry leaders
– Fashion-tech demos and pop-ups
– Brand activations throughout the space
– A happy hour mixer to close out the day
– And an evening runway show with cocktails + music
Pickle is redefining how fashion moves through community, and we’re bringing that energy into a room filled with the people actually building what’s next.
We’re grateful to be hosting this year in partnership with @hotelvanzandt , one of Austin’s most iconic SXSW spaces.
We can’t wait to see you and stay tuned for the panelist details, fashion tech demos, and brand pop-ups!
RSVP ASAP 💚
Link in bio
“Show up where they least expect you.”
Loriza Ibarra, CEO and founder of @refind_collective , reminds us that fashion and tech grow when creatives take up space in rooms that weren’t built with them in mind.
CEO/Founder: Loriza Ibarra
Company IG: @refind_collective
#AustinTechWeek #FashionTech #BuildTheFuture
