Stories & Partnerships

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

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 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 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!

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!

In support of the Black community, a great opportunity presented itself: to seek out and celebrate artistic expression during a time that’s been wrought with emotion and upheaval. The winning artists and their work are featured here along with some other stellar entries. Congratulations to one and all!

Meet Danette! From New Jersey, she is a professional singer/actress and current Ringmaster of Omnium Circus. We sent this proud Ashro Woman some outfits and here’s how she rocked them.

Meet Dana! She is and Artist, Entrepreneur, and one of our first Ashro Models. We are very excited to invite her back as a new judge for our 2023 Onward and Upward Artist Showcase Contest!

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!

Donna B. is a Alabama native and a proud Ashro Woman! We sent this Fashionista some outfits and here’s how she rocked them. Thank you Donna!

Tia Mowry is bringing you Spice, a line of cooking and serving pieces that make it feel good to spend time in the kitchen. You’re going to love the vibrant colors, practical design and modern style—perfect for quick weekday meals and entertaining too.

Ashro proudly partners with Justina Blakeney! She is a designer, artist + mama with a bohemian heart. For Justina, decorating is about feeling free, having fun and getting a little bit wild.

We are very excited to announce a NEW partnership with iconic star–Yolanda Adams. We will start with offering a few of her select handbags and hopefully much more in the future!

Sandi W. is a real estate agent, owner of a home renovation business, property investor, and proud Ashro Woman! She is on the go ALOT! The best benefit of rocking Ashro caftans is that they can keep right in step with a busy lifestyle.

Sharon L. Bjyrd is best known for her vibrant portraits celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Black experience.

Michelle Hunter is a native of South Carolina and is a wife, mother and born-again Christian. Jesus Christ has been the foundation of her life since accepting Him as Lord and Savior at the age of fourteen years old. She loves soul-winning, strengthening and encouraging others. She also loves decorating interior and exterior spaces, fashion, crafting and photographing nature.

Taylore Simone is a freelance model and actress who uses her platform to inspire others with a foundational theme of not compromising. She is known for showing others that they can do the same. Taylore partnered with Ashro to do a review of our products. Check out how she rocks Ashro below!

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