Happy Wednesday! Here’s a round-up of some links to charitable fashion stories around the web. – It’s been announced that the late Alexander McQueen left the majority of his $26 million estate to his charity, Sarabande, for the purpose of supporting scholarships at the Central St. Martins College of Art and Design, which he attended. NPR – The ever-so-entertaining Nicki Minaj has been named the new face of M.A.C. Viva Glam. Nicki and Ricky Martin will help promote [...]
Change starts many places, and PACT believes that it starts with your underoos. Let me explain… The line of premium organic cotton undies supports various environmental causes around the world. I found out about the company after learning of their “Winter Lights” collection. Designed by Yves Behar, the prints represent cthe nostalgia and festiveness of holiday lights while supporting the “Lighting Hope for Haiti” program. What a great holiday gift! *wink, wink* For every purchase [...]
Shakira has shimmied her way onto my “Most Beautiful Celebs” list and now she’s designed her way into my heart with a line of charitable tees to benefit South Africa. The tees come in four designs and include graphics such an illustration of a lion’s face and the phrases “Waka Waka” and “This Time For Africa.” Those phrases are a nod to her single and World Cup anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” Proceeds [...]
When I was in high school, I did a research paper on the horrors of Female Genital Mutilation. Young African girls (as young as 9) are sometimes subjected to the act as a right of passage. The gruesome act not only inflicts pain on the girls at that momemt, but as they grow up, there are often many complications and infections from the procedure. Jessica Censotti, a Chicago artist, is using her artwork to raise [...]
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim kicks off tomorrow in sunny Miami and runs until Sunday, 7/19. The five day extravaganza will feature shows from swimwear’s hottest designers, parties, and many star-studded events. L*Space by Monica Wise will be this season’s “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer. The Mercedes-Benz Presents program provides “support the designers that demonstrate dedication to quality materials, unique style, and innovative design.” During the presentation of her 2010 designs, Wise will unveil a collection of swimwear [...]
Four years ago, my former professor/mentor said to me, “You know one thing that I never saw coming? Wearing t-shirts with random sayings on them. I just don’t get it.” And, we had a great laugh about it. But, in all actuality, tees with catchphrases or eye-grabbing logos/designs have virtually cemented themselves in our society. I mean, how many different versions of Obama shirts exist in the world? From school pride to peaceful demonstrations, here [...]
Want a pair of TOMS but have your own design that you would like to rock? Well, then head on down to AKIRA (1849 W. North) this Thursday, June 25th from 4-9p for “Style Your Sole.” At this painting party, you can have your TOMS customized by SARO, a local artist, or you can do it yourself! With a purchase of TOMS, you’ll get a free gift bag courtesy of LUSH Cosmetics. The store will [...]
“When you decide to do something for the good of mankind, the universe comes behind you and supports you.” – Jeannette Kravitz Last month, I attended a charity spa event at Juvenesse Spa (520 W. Erie, Chicago). The proceeds of the event went to a nonprofit organization called Peace Journey. That’s really all that I knew. That is, until I was introduced to the owner of the spa, Jeannette Kravitz. She is full of energy [...]
If you’re in the DMV area, you are probably already familiar with “Fashion Fights Poverty.” Fashion Fights Poverty is a campaign “that celebrates the work of socially responsible designers, and organizations which use fashion, artisanship and creativity to build sustainable economic opportunity in the world’s poorest communities.” This great initiative is the brainchild of the Style Image Network (SIN), a boutique PR firm based out of Washington, D.C. Every fall, they host a fashion show featuring both stateside [...]
