Uma Thurman modeling the campaign's T-shirt Uma Thurman has been named by the Entertainment Industry Foundation as this year’s ambassador for Saks’ Key to the Cure campaign. Thurman will take over from Gwyneth Paltrow as the face of the campaign. This year, the “Key to the Cure” campaign features T-shirts designed by Donna Karan, proceeds benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Thurman says, “everyone I know has been... 

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, 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.... 

Monroe-Rodeo Rose shoe, $595 - 15% goes to MUSC Children's Hospital South Carolina fashion designer Mary Norton, whose bags and shoes have been picked up by Saks and Harrods, has created this romantic and fun Monroe-Rodeo Rose shoe. 15% of the sales are donated to the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital. Made in Italy, the Monroe-Rodeo Rose features pearlized leather and delicate organza roses. Right now, it is only... 

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...