As Heidi Klum repeatedly says on the hit TV show, “Project Runway,” “In fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out.” With ever changing trends, it’s difficult to stay on top of what’s in style.
There is one fad, however, that never goes out of style: giving back to those who are less fortunate.
There are a multitude of high-end designers who have either set up or become involved with charities to give back and make an impact on the world through their career in fashion.
There is one fad, however, that never goes out of style: giving back to those who are less fortunate.
There are a multitude of high-end designers who have either set up or become involved with charities to give back and make an impact on the world through their career in fashion.
Ralph Lauren works with The Pink Pony Fund, as well as overseeing the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention. Donatella Versace started the Versace One Foundation to support children in China.
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Michel Kors works with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Oscar De La Renta with New Yorkers for Children. Diana Von Furstenberg supports Vital Voices and Donna Karan collaborates with The Urban Zen Foundation. And this is just to name a few!
Angela Missoni, the creative director for Missoni who works with the organization Orphan Aid Africa, said, “Giving back has always been important to me and my family. We have been so blessed. No matter how busy you are, you have time to set aside time for others.”
So this year, I challenge you all to remove the focus from yourselves and give back to the community. Fashion Delivers and Sevenly are two extremely fashionable organizations I recommend becoming involved with.
Angela Missoni, the creative director for Missoni who works with the organization Orphan Aid Africa, said, “Giving back has always been important to me and my family. We have been so blessed. No matter how busy you are, you have time to set aside time for others.”
So this year, I challenge you all to remove the focus from yourselves and give back to the community. Fashion Delivers and Sevenly are two extremely fashionable organizations I recommend becoming involved with.
Fashion Delivers is an organization that seeks to “mobilize the fashion community to reach out and affect the world through their donations of new products from the men's, women's and home industries.” Their donations provide relief to survivors of natural disasters.
Sevenly is an organization that collaborates with various charities by selling T-shirts online. With a new charity every week, you have the opportunity to not only expand your wardrobe, but to support several causes and raise awareness.
Lindsay Viker
Lindsay Viker
