Posts tagged with "fashion and charity"
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...
Handbags for Haiti
Linea Pelle Alyssa Clutch, on sale for $98 - 50% of proceeds go to either UNICEF or Doctors Without Borders (your choice).
We all know the celebrities have come out en masse to support the awful earthquake in Haiti, so it’s about time luxury caught up! Leather goods brand Linea Pelle is generously marking down the prices of a selection of its handbags and giving 50% of the profits to your choice of charities – UNICEF or Doctors Without...
Interview with Charity: water on luxury brands' role in philanthropy
Women’s Wear Daily published an interesting interview this week with Charity: water’s Scott Harrison about luxury brands’ role (right now and in the future) in world-wide philanthropy.
Here is an excerpt:
WWD: How have your collaborations with fashion companies helped?
S.H.: Our most successful campaign has been with Saks Fifth Avenue. [Since 2008, the retailer has sold $5 rubber bracelets at various outlets, with 100 percent of...
Jimmy Choo's funky line for Elton John AIDS Foundation
Jimmy Choo, the third member of the shoe triumvirate (Jimmy, Manolo & Christian) has joined the others in creating a line for charity.
Choo has partnered with the Elton John AIDS Foundation to support the Simelela Rape Center in South Africa by donating 25% of all proceeds from his new line to the center.
The iconic collection, dubbed Project PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), includes handbags, flip flops, sandals, flats, bracelets and accessories....
Hermes puts 'Life in a Pocket' with their ties
Hermes Life in a Pocket tie, $180 - portion of the profits benefits the Sidaction Assication to fight HIV/AIDS
The crème de la crème of luxury goods, Hermes, has come out with quite a twist on their notable tie collection. Instead of some new avant-garde design rivaling their well-known critters in various scenes of recreation and amusement, the 173 year-old Parisian house has created this tie to support the HIV/AIDS effort and raise awareness.
The...