Apparel
Pierce personalizes philanthropy
I’ve been looking for a new pair of jeans lately and was desperately searching for the Rock the Cure pair from Rock & Republic. I was about to give up on finding a pair that supported a charity until I came across a small, high-end denim label called Pierce Jeans. YES- Finally!
Pierce jeans are made from organic cotton and are known for their excellent fit and washes. But what really sets this label apart from other designer denim brands...
Brunello Cucinelli's fine cashmere and ethical business practices
For 25 years, Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli has been making some of the world’s finest cashmere clothing with a refined yet casual aristocracy-meets- the Ivy League feel. He has also been running his business with an eye toward philanthropy and ethical business practices.
Employing a good percentage of the locals, his designs are made in rural Italy in the village of Solomeo. Brunello treats his employees with respect and values...
Rock & Republic Rock(ing) the Cure
Rock ‘n’ Roll denim label Rock & Republic has taken a radical approach to philanthropy. Founder and creative director, Michael Ball has launched the Rock the Cure Foundation in which 100% of the profits from specially-designed collections benefit charities.
This year -2009- , they have designed clutches, men’s and women’s t-shirts and jeans which can be bought online or at boutiques carrying the R&R label.
They project...
Saks, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum unite for Key to the Cure
Klum modeling the new t-shirt designed by Michael Kors, $40
This year, Saks continues with its tradition of philanthropy through supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. WWD reports that Heidi Klum has signed on as the ambassador for the Key to the Cure Campaign and Michael Kors has designed this year’s t-shirt available for purchase exclusively at Saks.
The shirts, retailing at $40, will be available the first of October in conjunction...
Celebs design for Lilly Pulitzer's "Colorful Cause" Collection to benefit EB
Elisabeth Hasselbeck showing off a tunic she designed herself for the collection
In celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary, Lilly has partnered with 9 celebrity women (Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angie Harmon, Marcia Cross, Catherine Bell, Debra Messing, Brooke Shields, Bridget Moynahan and Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon) to design a special S/S 09 collection benefiting the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF).
The...