Gabby Goodwin, Rising Teen Fashion Business Star, Is Now Selling Her Hair Accessory Product At Claire’s

Gabby Goodwin, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has landed a major deal with global fashion brand Claire’s. Goodwin announced on social media that her hair accessory product, GaBBY Bows, is now sold at Claire’s stores nationwide.

“BIG NEWS: GaBBY Bows are now in 600 Claire’s stores nationwide!!,” Goodwin wrote on Instagram. “This has been a dream in the making—and we need your help to keep it going! Head to your local Claire’s and clear the shelves.”

When did Gabby Goodwin start her hair accessory product?

Goodwin started making hair accessory products at age 7 with help from her mom, per Black Enterprise. In the last ten years, the young entrepreneur sold GaBBY Bows in all U..S. states and 15 countries. While still attending school, Goodwin earned a six-figure income. Goodwin, who already partnered with Target and Walgreens in the past, is now collaborating with one of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

The young star is also making a name for herself as an author. She recently released her first children’s book, Naturally Me, at the Confidence Salon, which inspires Black girls to maintain confidence in their natural hair.

What did Claire’s say about overcoming its financial challenges?

In the midst of financial challenges, Claire’s recently filed for bankruptcy protection. In an effort to overcome the challenges, the company said it’s selling its North American stores to Ames Watson, a private equity firm.

“As we continue through our restructuring proceedings, our team has worked tirelessly to explore every option for preserving the value of the Claire’s business and brand,” Chris Cramer, CEO of Claire’s, said in a press release, per Black Enterprise. 

After securing her partnership with Claire’s, Goodwin said she is excited about the next chapter despite the economic challenges.

“We had many hurdles, including increased tariffs that forced us to cancel manufacturing orders, lose a manufacturing partner, and change bow colors. But we did it,” Goodwin wrote on Instagram, per Black Enterprise. “So despite the economic challenges now facing our new retailer, we will celebrate this dream deal,” the entrepreneur wrote.