March 8 – Inspiring Women, Driving Forces of Style and Culture

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Laced Shop pays tribute to those who have left their mark on our imaginations, our playlists, our sports fields… and our wardrobes.
From hip-hop pioneers to gaming icons, including figures in inclusive entrepreneurship and global sports, here are a few profiles that inspire our entire team—and beyond.

Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Queen Latifah – Street style, in the feminine plural

They are the first voices of female hip-hop, but also the aesthetic founders of uninhibited streetwear.
Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Queen Latifah: these artists have shaped an image of the strong, talented, and uncompromising woman.
Crop tops, baggy pants, oversized jackets: they imposed an urban wardrobe long reserved for men, making it emblematic for an entire generation of women.
Their looks, like their lyrics, continue to inspire current fashion codes.

Lara Croft – Video games (finally) found their heroine

With Lara Croft, pop culture discovered a strong female figure in gaming.
An intrepid heroine, a symbol of independence and mental strength, she paved the way for a generation of assertive female characters in video games.
From a simple character to a global icon, Lara Croft has marked the history of entertainment — and that of digital feminism.

Rihanna – The empire of a visionary

More than a superstar, Rihanna is an assertive businesswoman, a trendsetter, and a pioneer of inclusivity.
With Fenty Beauty, she broke the codes of the cosmetics industry by offering products adapted to all skin tones.
And as for sneakers? She signed one of the most audacious collabs of the decade with PUMA.
Rihanna is living proof that you can do anything — and do it well.

The Williams sisters – Power in the service of sport

Serena and Venus Williams are much more than tennis champions: they have become models of resilience, rigor, and excellence.
Between them, 30 Grand Slams, an indelible mark in the history of sport, and an assertive style on all courts.
They proved that women's sports have nothing to envy the rest.
They have also inspired an entire new generation of Black female creators, athletes, and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Kayane – The French eSports champion

In a predominantly male world, Kayane has established herself as one of the leading figures in fighting games.
The first female eSports champion in France, she quickly became an international model of perseverance and performance.
Her influence extends beyond the simple world of gaming: she embodies the new generation of tech-savvy, ambitious, and audacious women.

Anne Frank – Memory, stronger than silence

Her diary, written at the age of 13, has spanned time and moved millions of lives.
Anne Frank not only told her story: she bore witness to hope, resilience, and the power of words in the worst contexts.
She dreamed of being a writer or journalist — she became one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
A voice that continues to resonate, generation after generation.

A selection of powerful, diverse, and essential women

At Laced Shop, we celebrate all forms of leadership, strength, and expression.
March 8 is not just a date on the calendar: it's a reminder that female inspiration is everywhere.
In the streets, in music, in sports, in tech. And in every sneaker you wear with pride.