Henkaa Blog

Henkaa's Giving Back: Remembering Jo

Henkaa gives 1% of sales to the Joanna Duong Chang Memorial Foundation to support girls and women to reach their fullest potentials. Henkaanistas can also participate in giving back through our checkout donations program, where you'll be able to donate 1%-5% of the value of your order to Jo's foundation. As we work towards making the world a better place, we will also continue to celebrate your special days and make every day a little more special too.

Henkaa Gives Back: It's More Than a Dress, It's a Movement

Henkaa’s Managing Director Sonia talks about our charitable activities and how they align with our core values of empowerment, inclusivity and sustainability. Learn about the great work of the organizations we support that positively impact women, girls and newcomers to Canada as well as those that help to divert textile waste.

Joanna Duong Chang, Henkaa's late founder with her husband Stan and their two children sitting on a couch for family portraits on International Women's Day.

Big Announcement in Jo's Memory on International Women's Day

In recognition of International Women's Day and in honour of our late founder Jo, we'll be donating 5% of dress sales to the Joanna Duong Chang Memorial Foundation for the entire month of March.

Joanna Duong Chang founder & CEO of Henkaa wearing Henkaa Iris dress in Plum Purple.

In Memoriam

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Henkaa's Founder & CEO Joanna Duong Chang on Monday, July 22nd, 2019. Jo passed away at home surrounded by family.

Inspiring Women Edition 1: Our Founder Jo

We’re kicking off an exciting new series where we feature inspirational women within the Henkaa community, from our employees, to our customers, partners and friends of the brand.

Startup Fashion Week 2016

We were honoured to be official sponsors of this year’s Startup Fashion Week! Here’s a quick recap of what happened...

Henkaa at the Cocolily & Co Social [VIDEO]

We are so excited to see Joanna featured as a Designer of Inspiration at this year’s Cocolily Social! .

The 15×30 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge

Capsule Wardrobes are trending strong in fashion right now. Bloggers are all about the concept of minimal wardrobes because they’re not just a way to show your styling creativity but it’s far more resourceful to re-wear your favorite closet pieces than to buy an endless number of new clothes.

joanna: one of canada’s top female entrepreneurs (again!)

For the second year in a row, Henkaa is so proud to announce that our CEO Joanna Duong Chang earned a coveted spot as one of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs!

Henkaa named the Best Start-Up by ACCE

This weekend, Henkaa’s CEO and Founder Joanna attended the ACCE (Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs) Awards and accepted the award for Best Start-Up!

joanna: one of canada’s top female entrepreneurs

The great news keeps coming! Henkaa is so proud to share that this week, our CEO Joanna Duong earned a coveted spot as one of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs on the 15th annual W100!

Jo’s Journey: Maternity Shots

A few months back, when Joanna was about 8 months pregnant, she posed for a few shots in her favourite Henkaa dresses. The amazing thing about Henkaa Sakura Convertible dresses is that they truly are a one size garment that will fit you through the different stages in your life.