Fashion For Charity Show In Miami
Fashion for Charity will host an evening of runway shows this September 17th. Founded in 2008, Fashion for Charity’s goal is to strive to raise money for non-profit organizations in need of financial support in fulfilling their own unique causes, focusing on providing assistance to children and women in the local community. Created by Diane Superville and Maria Estevez, Fashion for Charity supports these causes by organizing events and mobilizing the fashion industry to support the community through proceeds raised in doing fashion events. This year’s event will benefit both Project Start Off Smart (SOS) through the Homestead Police Department and The EDGE Charitable Foundation.
The event will begin at 7:00pm with Red Carpet arrivals, followed by a VIP cocktail reception and a silent auction. Live entertainment and over 500 expected guests means this event should have a great party atmosphere, and all for worthy causes in the name of fashion.
Visit fashionforcharityevents.com for more information
REVAMPED Show in Chicago
Tomorrow, EarthShare of Illinois will present their 2nd Annual green fashion show. REVAMPED: A Fashion Show for a Greener Society, will be held at Bridgeport Art Center located at 1200 W 35th Street in Chicago. The show will feature local designers using recyclable materials, and a silent auction. The green carpet event is a must attend for Chicago area greenies and socialites.
Proceeds will benefit EarthShare of Illinois, which represents over 60 leading environmental and conservation organizations making a difference locally, nationally and internationally.
View some of the designs featured in last years show below.
For more information visit: http://earthshare-illinois.org/revamped/
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Relief Review: Fashionable Efforts Helping Japan
As the 24 hour disaster coverage has slowed to more abbreviated updates, our routines have allowed most of us to return to life as usual. For the people of Japan, however, life as usual will never be what it once was. The latest reports are placing the total death toll above 10,000; while the challenges and conditions survivors are facing are truly heartbreaking.
The last thing the FS team wants to do is depress anyone, but please don’t forget how fortunate we are . . . and that we can (and should) help. Here are just a few of the many relief efforts you can contribute to with ease and style.
Rebuild Japan Tee
The people at Threadless put forth a T-Shirt design challenge for the cause. The winning design, called “Rebuild Japan” was submitted by Jason Yang. Threadless is donating an AWESOME 100% of net proceeds to the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund. The tees are available (here) in men and women’s styles for $20.
Natori.com
Natori is donating 10% of all Natori.com and JosiebyNatori.com sales to the Red Cross through the end of April. H&M has decided to donate 100,000 garments to Japanese relief efforts and is closing stores in Tokyo so that associates there can be with their families. Ralph Lauren, in conjunction with the United Way, is also contributing through the sale of a limited edition Japan Hope Polo. 100% of proceeds will be donated to humanitarian efforts through a United Way affiliate in Japan.
So get to shopping and help out. If you would like to donate directly to efforts, please remember that there are those who take advantage of tragedies for financial profit. Be sure to vest a charity or donation drive before releasing money. You can always go through a channel backed by United Way, The Red Cross or another reputable agency.
Savvy Giving!
New Featured GIVER – Zoe Patterson
Who says young people don’t give back? Our new featured giver is doing more than just giving . . . she’s coordinating, organizing, inspiring and more. Read the full story on our Featured GIVER page, here.
INDUSTRY NEWS: Tumblr- Fashion’s Latest Trick of the Trade
Tumblr: Fashion’s Latest Trick of the Trade
Today, fashion is becoming increasingly more dependent on the technology around us. From online look books to web streamed fashion shows, the two worlds work together more often than not.
The latest tech trends make the latest fashion trends accessible, and watching both closely is vital to a fashion brands success. PR Couture explains how an increasingly popular platform, Tumblr, may be leading the way in the linking fashion to technology.
Read the full PR Couture article here, to find out how Tumblr may be right for you and your fashion brand or project.
Photo: Woohoo Vintage Lovers
