Suzanne Lerner has been nominated as this year’s recipient of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) Fashion Pioneer Award on November 17, 2017 at the United Nations. She has been recognized for her incredible achievements and game changing global impact, specifically as a visionary pioneer towards female entrepreneurs and designers. Suzanne will join Goldie Hawn, Bobbi Brown and other distributed speakers on this day dedicated to empowering women in business.

Suzanne awarded Fashion Pioneer award from Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) / #ChooseWOMEN was founded in 2013 as a non-governmental, non-racial, non-gender, and non-political volunteer non profit organization. Our movement was established to bring awareness to the 250 million girls living in poverty globally that deserve to be given a chance in life, while simultaneously inspiring and empowering the 4 billion women on the planet! 

This summer, Michael Stars and FabFitFun partnered up to release a limited edition ruana collection in support of Joyful Heart Foundation. 25% of each piece sold supports Joyful Heart’s mission to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Get behind the scenes with Michael Stars’ co-founder Suzanne Lerner to find out why this partnership was a perfect fit.

On the road with the Women in Retail Leadership Circle in San Francisco, Nov 9,2022!

Calling all women leaders! Join the Mount Saint Mary’s University Women's Leadership Conference on September 16 and hear Suzanne Lerner speak on 'The Legacy We Leave: Shaping Our World for Those Who Come Next'.

We’re so proud to partner with the Joyful Heart Foundation to celebrate their community of supporters, partners, and advocates at the 10th annual Joyful Revolution Gala. Not only that, Joyful Heart Foundation also happens to be our charity partner for the Summer Box!

“The president and co-founder of Michael Stars is extremely passionate about many things. Rebuilding Haiti is at the top of a list that includes empowering women and educating girls, equal justice for all and, of course, ultra luxurious cotton T-shirts!”

“When they married in 1988, Michael Cohen and Suzanne Lerner said their “I dos ” dressed in the ultimate union of casual and cool: She wore an ivory-and-black jumpsuit and he, a checkered suit jacket, jeans, and (Michael Stars) graphic tee. ”

"Every one of us must live as models to others. Honored as a Woman of Vision by Gloria Steinem and the Ms. Foundation, Suzanne Lerner has been recognized many times over for her lifetime commitment and achievements furthering the agenda and rights of women worldwide."

Making a tribute to late co-founder Michael Cohen, the LA-based brand Michael Stars is reviving its very first collection of T-shirts.

Michael Stars President, Suzanne Lerner, spearheads the Project For Women's social revolution, The Power of One, a series dedicated to influential leaders who take small steps to ignite big changes within their community, outside communities, and the world at large.

Southern California Apparel Awards 2015 - “This year’s Social Responsibility Award goes to a company, Michael Stars, for its remarkable founder and leader, Suzanne Lerner, an entrepreneur, political activist and philanthropist.”

Women Moving Millions invests in women and girls as agents of change. The organization featured Suzanne in its monthly publication.

Read the thoughtful Women Moving Millions profile of Suzanne in its August 2015 newsletter.

A guide from California's most influential. Suzanne Lerner gives the scoop on where to go, what to eat, and what to see on the first go around.

Michael Stars' President and Co-Founder, Suzanne Lerner, gives an acceptance speech for the Woman of Vision Award at the 2015 Ms. Foundation Gala on Monday, May 11th, 2015 at Pierre Hotel, NYC.

Actor and activist Maria Bello introduces 2015 MS Foundation Woman of Vision Award Winner, Suzanne Lerner.

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On May 11, the Ms. Foundation for Women hosted our 27th Annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision, honoring six incredible women and organizations making an impact for women and communities across the country. We shared the company of 400 fierce feminists, celebrating the incredible legacy of the Ms. Foundation and recognizing the work that everyday feminists do to make their communities stronger.

On May 11, 2015, the Ms. Foundation for Women will celebrate its 27th annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The Gloria Awards, named for Gloria Steinem — one of the organization’s founding mothers — is a yearly celebration to benefit Ms. Foundation grantees around the country. This year, six honorees —including two Ms. Foundation grantees — will be recognized as “Women of Vision.”

After 30 years in business, Suzanne Lerner steps into the role of President of contemporary clothing label Michael Stars.