Ashro Women


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Stephanie from Sun Prairie WI Stephanie is a mother, a regional manager in the healthcare industry, and a licensed minister who serves her community through a lifestyle of volunteerism.


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Loretta from Philadelphia, PA Loretta’s life has an unmistakable boldness about it…from the colors she wears, “I love bold colors that represent my boldness in life,” to her best advice, “Live your life in honesty and truth.”


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Felicia from Roseville, MI “It’s the small things that are big to me.” Felicia is a retired teacher, a baker, and the youngest of 14 siblings!


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Dr. Deneese from San Antonio, TX This notable woman is a retired university professor, a wife of 50 years, a mother and grandmother—and an author! What stands out most about Dr. Deneese, however, is the way she has built a beautiful, generous life, piece by piece.


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Shirley from Lorain, OH If you love hats, you’ll love Shirley! She is a milliner with a degree in fashion—and a deep confidence in her work.


Together, Linda and her great-niece Jaydon created a stunning Ashro Lookbook, showcasing how Ashro’s timeless style beautifully complements every generation.


Written by Leslie E. Royal Every so often, the stars become perfectly aligned to create something really special. They have done so in this instance…


Sarah Paul, one of our models and contracted writers, worked with us on a project to grant a new Ashro outfit to some ladies at…


In support of the Black community, a great opportunity presented itself: to seek out and celebrate artistic expression. And we continue to offer this contest each year. The winning artists and their work are featured here. Congratulations to one and all!


Ashro women tell us how easy it is to dress like a queen and budget like a boss! Get what you need today—make budget-friendly payments over time. With Ashro Credit, it is easy to bring your beautiful best! Check out these Ashro Women’s testimony!


Meet Sarah, our ASHRO model who is now working with us to share content with YOU! Learn more about her many talents, life reflections, and keep an eye out for her in our ASHRO catalogs!


Introducing Julia Ferguson who won our 2023 Young Adult Winner of our Onward and Upward Artist Showcase Contest.


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Rev. Dr. A’Kena, EdS from Emporia, KS Wife, college professor, minister, and style standout, A’Kena has a total of 5 closets (mostly filled with classic clothes)! “I love that I can wear items that are 30 years old….no one knows because the pieces are so classic.”


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Shanta from Lithonia, GA Shanta is a mother, grandmother and community powerhouse! As Founding Director of The Center for Truth and Healing, member of the Atlanta Black Chambers’ Global Opportunities Committee, and countless other associations, Shanta finds immense joy in making a positive impact.


Simone I. Smith, the wife of LL COOL J, and friend/business partner to Mary J. Blige, launches a new jewelry collection with ASHRO.


In 2004, Simone discovered a knot on her shin. Soon after she was sadly diagnosed with stage 3 chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Inspired by her own experiences, she created the lollipop pendant in 2009 to exemplify resilience.


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Felisha from Conyers, GA Doesn’t First Lady Felisha look gorgeous in brilliant blue!?! This stunning mother and grandmother is a woman of faith through and through. “My faith in Jesus affects everything in my life.” She serves the elderly and disabled daily through her work with affordable housing, supports her husband in pastoring their church (they recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary there), and nurtures her family with unconditional love—and kale greens.


Meet Catherine! From Chicago, she is a retired school teacher, and an ordained minister. We sent this proud Ashro Woman some outfits and here’s how she rocked them.


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Catherine. from South Chicago Heights, IL Catherine is, no doubt, an expert at a lot of things. Here are just a few: 1. Making lemon pies. 2. Dressing up. 3. Inspiring others! As a mother, grandmother, retired teacher, and ordained minister, she’s had lots of practice encouraging others to be all that God made them to be. In fact, she has personally lived out this philosophy.


Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Audrey S. from Cuba, AL Audrey is a mother, grandmother, retired math teacher AND retired United States Army Sergeant First Class—Thank you for your service, Audrey! Her best advice inspires us to great things while freeing us from perfection. “Do the best you can, whenever you can, with whatever God has blessed you with.” Yassss! No room for excuses…or for being anything less than what we are called to be!