Luxury Brands Promote Their Philanthropy Efforts

Vanity Fair - May Issue: Luxury Brands Promote Philanthropy Efforts.... great read about
Louis Vuitton, Estée Lauder, Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent and Céline, Gucci, and Kenzo.  "Luxury brands have the ability to spread awareness about dire world issues due to their global celebrity and fan base..."

Read the article at http://www.naurucondos.com/luxury-marketers-promote-philanthropy-efforts-in-vanity-fairs-may-issue/

Fashion Industry Steps Up for Philippine Red Cross

The fashion industry is showing just how stylish charity can be.  Several of the country’s top designers, models, fashion directors and retail brands, together with the Philippine Red Cross are raising funds for the victims of the typhone.

Read more: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/139383/charity-is-the-new-black#ixzz2m3MdKyXt

Obakki Designs Fuses Fashion and Philanthropy

I follow Obakki Designs on Facebook. I love what the Founder, Treana Peake, is doing with her clothing line but more important the deep seated mission to make a difference.  Here is a great article that I came across today.  Had to share! She is so inspiring.

Obakki Designs fuses fashion and philanthropy to bring water to Africa.http://tinyurl.com/kc9pzk8



New Opportunity for Fashion-forward Individual

Maggie Keenan & Co. is currently seeking fashion-focused students or emerging designers who are passionate about fashion, style, trends and charity, and who like to blog about it all.

The opportunity is unpaid, but bloggers will gain an extraordinary amount of experience and knowledge about the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry. This is a wonderful opportunity for energetic, confident individuals who are seeking an entry-level position in brand strategy and philanthropy boutique consultancy specializing in fashion, beauty and lifestyle clients.

Candidates must either have a Bachelors degree or be a current student in a degree program (Junior or Senior) at an accredited institution studying in a discipline related to the fashion. Experience in the fashion/beauty/ lifestyle industry is preferred. Individuals must be ambitious and stylish individuals, looking to strengthen their resume, and grow their network.

Required skills include, but are not limited to:

• Absolutely must love fashion/style/beauty and have working knowledge of fashion and design and their target audiences
• Must be able to identify current trends
• Must have a passion for charity and brands that make a difference
• Excellent written communications skills
• Experience with social media preferred
• Is a highly motivated, self-starter who takes initiative
• A high degree of professionalism
• Must be able to committee to at least 5 hours per month
• Positive, cheerful attitude

Email your cover letter and resume to: info@maggiekeenan.com  Include links to your blog, tumblr, twitter, facebook and linked-in profiles. This opportunity can work from any location. All you need is your own computer.

Olivia Palermo Combines Fashion with Charity

"Olivia Palermo, is making waves in the world. It’s not her impeccable street-style that has everyone buzzing, it’s the launch of her new charity fashion project that marries a Fairtrade accessories line with the Maasai Pikolinos Project." Catch the full story here.

Source: FashionProject.com

Matthew McConaughey's j.k. livin Apparel Line

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To cool not to share! Matthew McConaughey launches new clothing line JKL that supports youth health and wellness. Proceeds benefit his j.k. livin foundation.

Catch the full story here:  http://ow.ly/kjLUu  or Shop the collection at Dillards.

Fusing Fashion & Philanthropy - Wild Soul Sunglasses

 



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Wild Soul sunglasses was created by two law students who both had a passion for fashion and philanthropy.  Together, they created their company to bridge the gap between fashionistas and philanthropy.  Wild Soul gives every customer the opportunity to choose the organization where their money will go.  It donates a portion of every sale to causes across the globe.  POSE posted on their blog the full press release about Wild Soul and their giving back. 

The sunglasses are available at YoungRepublic.

 

 

Fashion Handbags Meet Philanthropy

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Alyssa Martinez of StyleVanity did a great job on her blogpost Fashion Handbags Meet Philanthropy Check it out by clicking the link.

"The handbag brand called AngelaRoi which was founded on the belief that fashion can be fused with philanthropy. Founders Angela and Roi Lee believe they can use their resources productively in a way to impact the greater community. They have a mission called “Donate by Color” $5 of a single handbag sold will be donated to a chosen non-profit health organization which the color of the handbag represents. Angela & Roi aims to affect the community positively by empowering women and promoting progressive fashion while working toward cures and treatments of prevalent health problems. With their handbags, you will not only rocking a classic piece style of handbag but also help a good cause." (StyleVanity.com)

Wine Enthusiasts Can Benefit Charity

One thing I decided to do in 2013 was attend wine education classes. Fortunately, there were wine 101, 102 and 103 classes being taught in my area. I signed up and enjoyed learning how wines are made, the types of wines, wine terminology, how to pair wines with food, and more. This post comes by way of CharityBuzz. 

 

Caldwell Vineyards, Napa Valley, is auctioning 56 Cases (672 bottles) of Society of Smugglers Syrah Rose' 2010.

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"Vintage Summary (which I can now understand): The 2010 vintage was marked by late spring rains. The growing season was quite cool. Late heat spikes towards the end of red verasion further added an unexpected twist to the already challenging harvest. A roller coaster of alternating heat and rain spells marked the ripening period. Berry sizes were normal with good flavor and strong skins. Winemaker's A bouquet of red fruits dominate the raspberry.Tasting Notes: focused nose. An explosion of strawberries and raspberries highlight this full, juicy refreshing mouth. Notes of cinnamon and citrus are weaved throughout the experience" (charitybuzz).

• Legal Terms

  Additional shipping charges will apply based on winner's location. Includes 56 cases of Society of Smugglers Syrah Rose' 2010 - There are 12 bottles of wine per case (672 bottles of wine in total). Wine will ship from Irvine, CA. In condition as donated. Cannot be resold or re-auctioned. All wine purchased on Charitybuzz will be shipped according to the applicable Federal or State laws and regulations of the origin and destination states. Our site remains in compliance with aggregate shipping limits for the State of New York. Please note wine cannot be shipped internationally and direct shipping of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited to Massachusetts, Delaware, Montana, Utah, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, and Kentucky. Recipient must be of legal drinking age. All wine will be insured for a full purchase value, shipped via certified courier only.

• Shipping

  Shipping and handling charges will be determined based upon the winning bidder’s shipping address. These charges are based on several factors including, but not limited to:
  
  • Oversized packaging
  • Physical weight
  • Fragile packaging
  • Warehousing fees
  • Customs fee for shipments outside the U.S.
  • Additional domestic, and international insurance.
  Additional shipping fees will appear as a separate charge after the final cost has been determined. Merchandise is insured for the winning amount and is typically shipped with signature required, unless otherwise specified, via professional carrier.
  For more information, email shipping@charitybuzz.com

Proceeds Benefit: Orangewood Children's Foundation
Estimated Value:$20,160

This is every wine lovers dream and to have the opportunity to have your purchase of wine benefit charity is even better. Cheers!

Visit the auction here.

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Partners with La Colombe Coffee Roasters for a Good Cause

Recently, Leonardo DiCaprio's Foundation (LDF) partnered with my hometown, Philadelphia's La Colombe Torrefaction, a national coffee roasting chain to create a new coffee line, LYON. Together, they will  help save endangered orangutans on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra where the company's coffee is grown while Leonardo DiCaprio has been using his pull as an actor to help endangers tigers around the world.

With DiCaprio being the tiger guy and Carmichael the organgutan guy, they will now work to together to raise awareness on one of the most pressing environmental issue of our time. 100% of the net profits from the sale of LYON will be donated to environmental charities supported by LDF.

Todd Carmichael, Co-Owner of La Colombe, said in a recent press release, “Leonardo is a real person, who lives and breathes what he does and I can’t say that for everyone in Los Angeles. He uses everything is his power to change the world and he is what I wish everyone was.”

TenThousandThings Celebrates 20 Years with Charity

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"TenThousandThings’ David Rees and Ron Anderson have a lot to be thankful for. The pair got their big break in 1993, when Kate Moss donned their signature cross pearl earrings in her now-iconic Calvin Klein ads. Since, the designers have racked up a seriously star-studded clientele that includes Julianne Moore, Cyndi Lauper, Christy Turlington, and Susan Sarandon." And they’re using their twentieth anniversary to show gratitude and pay it forward.

The designers will donate one hundred percent of the proceeds from each piece in their Love & Adorn one-of-a-kind collection to the wearer’s charity of choice. The collection was inspired by their celebrityand favorite customers.  Catch this great article and their latest auction on Charity Buzz by following this link http://tinyurl.com/adjsr8z.  Catch it quick! The auction ends February 27th.

Donna Karan Talks Fashion and Philanthropy

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SheKnows.com featured a wonderful article about Donna Karan and her commitment to helping the people of Haiti.  She says, in the article, "We can create jobs; we can create meaning; we can create consciousness; we can create the change."  You can read the article here.


Donna Karan is one of the fashion industry leaders in philanthropy. I always use her as a model for brand philanthropy when I work with emerging fashion designers who aspire to making a living and making a difference through their label.

Fashion Designer Nabil Hayari Partners with American Red Cross

On CharityBuzz today is this equisite red gown.  The auction for this gown in just in time because the Oscars are just 2 weeks away! Direct from CharityBuzz: "Bid now to make the ultimate entrance! From Parisian atelier Hayari, this is a one shoulder red silk satin “one-of-a-kind” entrance-maker couture gown. It features a layer of chiffon and embroidered Chantilly lace that is generously accented with Swarovski crystals.

To mark the introduction of luxury women’s fragrances by the French couture designer Nabil Hayari, this one-of-a-kind red gown created by Nabil Hayari himself is being flown from Hayari’s atelier in Paris to be featured in the largest C. O. Bigelow window along with the distinctive Hayari Paris bottle designs, during February. C.O. Bigelow is located at 414 Sixth Avenue in New York City, so head there starting on February 7th to see this stunning dress in person!" (source: charitybuzz)

There are only 4 bids and you have 7 days left. Place your bid here.  The estimated value of this beautiful piece is $11,500.  It is truly a VaVaVaVoom, red carpet worthy gown.

To see move of Nabil Hayari's unique creations visit HayariParis.

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Sleek Spring Collection

In Savannah today it is 79 degrees and it is only January 31st.  This puts me right in the mood to look at Spring Collections.  I am loving St. John Knits Sleek Suit and dresses for Spring 2013!

 

 

 

 

[Images via St. John Knits]



 

Top 2012 Fashion and Beauty Brands that Give Back

MY TOP BEAUTY BRAND FOR 2012: (Plā) Beauty

 

(Plā) Beauty founder, Stephanie Green-Bass, inspired by the infinite power of makeup, combined her love of cosmetics and years of industry experience with her lifelong passion to make a difference in the life of a child.  Her company’s tagline is (Plā) Beauty | (Plā) in Life | (Plā) with a Purpose sums up (Plā) Beauty’s social mission. With a strong desire to inspire women and support children, Stephanie created several giving back campaigns.

(Plā) Beauty gives back campaigns include: 

(Plā)2GiveBackis a campaign to empower and recognize truly inspiring women. We all know an amazing woman who has faced adversity, overcome obstacles, and become stronger through her pain. Founder, CEO, and MOM, Stephanie Green Bass has been an amazing role model in using that pain to overcome tough life challenges. Her story has touched the lives and hearts of so many, and we know there are many more like her. (Plā)2GiveBack is our way to hear more about these women, learn from their experiences, and honor them.  

This campaign invited women to submit a brief video sharing their story of a woman who inspired them because she faced adversity, overcome obstacles, and become stronger through her pain. Then an independently formed Board of women and Stephanie selected 15 finalists who would receive a (Plā)DAY of makeover.  Then, one woman among the 15 was given the experience of a lifetime to be the FACE of (Plā) Beauty FALL 2012!!  

All women nominated received a gift from (Plā) Beauty are periodically their stories are shared on the (Plā)2GiveBack page on their website

(Plā)2GiveBack–THE BALM: This campaign gives back to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Under this campaign, (Plā) Beauty donates $2 for every unit sold to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding. To learn more about why this campaign is so close to Stephanie Green Bass’s heart click here.

THE BALM is an organic, beeswax lip balm has a smooth, healing texture that contains calendula and sunflower oil to soften those (Plā)ful lips. THE BALM is perfect to fight wintery, dry, chapped lips! • SPF 15-fortified, • Vitamin E-enriched, • Moisture-enhancing organic oils, including rosemary, sunflower, jojoba, orange and lime.

(Plā) Green:  In addition to (Plā) Beauty giving back campaigns, the company is also eco-friendly. “(Plā) Beauty is established as an eco-conscious cosmetic line that uses refillable products and magnetic compacts to cut down on wasteful packaging. Our approach to packaging helps keep the environment clean and healthy by reducing waste. We can be kind to the planet while still looking and feeling great.” 

Like (Plā)2GiveBack and Like (Plā) Beauty on Facebook

www.plabeauty.com 

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MY TOP FASHION BRAND FOR 2012: Rachel Roy

 

In her own words, “I believe charity = clarity. Through giving back you gain clarity, peacefulness, happiness and balance in your own life”, fashion designer Rachel Roy has built her brand proving that fashion philanthropy is stylish. Rachel Roy’s brand philanthropy message is clear and strong. Through all her campaigns, she assists children and disaster relief and recovery efforts. 

Her initiatives include:  

Heart of Haiti:In the aftermath of the 2010 Haitian earthquakes, Rachel created an opportunity for Haitian artisans to use their talents to make jewelry and other crafts that are brought back to the U.S. and support the earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti. Learn more about Rachel's Haiti efforts here

 

Orphan Aid Africa:Rachel has partnered with Orphan Aid Africa whose mission is “work to keep families together, send children to school, keep mothers alive and protect children by transforming systems.“ Rachel’s programs help children in Ghana to grow up safe with care and protection.  She does this through various campaigns. She sponsors 21 children in Ghana. In addition, each Holiday season, Rachel and her team hold a book drive and they package and wrap the books for children in Ghana. Lastly, Rachel designed her limited edition Ghana Clutch that supports Orphan Aid Africa children programs. Read more about this effort here

 

Charity:Water  On her 36th birthday, Rachel launched her own charity:water campaign, asking family, friends and fans to help raise $15,000 that went toward building a well to provide clean water in the Kuya Village of Ethiopia.  

Kindness:  Rachel designed Kindness totes and clutches to provide support for children organizations and relief for victims of natural disasters.  100% of net proceeds of the totes go to support: UNICEF for assistance with Pakistan flood victims and recover efforts, GlobalGiving for Japan’s earthquake victims and the Ghana clutch for Orphan Aid Africa.

Lastly, Rachel stepped up to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. She joined the Fashion for Sandy Relief auctioning off a “Meet Rachel Roy experience, complete with a personal styling.” She also donated a percentage of Rachel Ray merchandise proceeds to the American Red Cross. Furthermore, Rachel created a Hurricane Sandy page on her website to direct customers to various organizations supporting victims of the disaster.

 

Like Rachel Roy on Facebook
www.rachelroy.com

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Elie Tahari, partnership with Action Against Hunger

Bono, founder of Edun fashion company and  Renzo Rosso founder of Deisel designs partner for Edun+Deisel to source, produce and generate sustainable trade — and, hence, development — in Africa.

Skinny Girl Cocktails partners with Dress for Success

 

Five Jewelry Lines that Benefit Charity

Too lovely not to share and perfect Holiday Gift ideas for your BFF, wife, or special girl! Five Jewelry Lines that Benefit Charity http://tinyurl.com/9wd84fc  via @ecorazzi

Beauty Products That Give Big to Breast Cancer Charities

There is atleast one product in the link listing I know you will like!

A Few Awesome Beauty Products That Give Big to Breast Cancer Charities: glamour.com

Laura Mercier's Speak Out for Hope Launch

 

Laura Mercier announces the launch of its  Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund, which raises awareness and funds research and educational efforts that will help diagnose, treat and support women with ovarian cancer. Please visit their Fund's website. It is one of the best beauty product's philanthropy sites I've seen. Most important, the message is about ovarian cancer and the information they share is very valuable. Then, they support their mission with their cause marketing campaign, Speak to Hope.

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death among women in the United Sates and since September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, it is the perfect time for the launch of the Fund. Laura Mercier will donate 100% of the profits from the sale of the Bonne Mine palette and the Rose Hope Lip Glacé to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund. These two beauty products will be available at all Laura Mercier retail stores.

The Bonne Mine palette retails for ($48) and the Rose Hope Lip Glace sells for ($24). Shop for a hope at the Laura Mercier online store.

Photo Source: Laura Mercier.com

Sweet Swimwear and Charity

Summer is my favorite season!  The best part of summer is the sun, the surf, snow cones and my birthday. Every year since the age of 5, I would get a new bathing suit and I made such a big deal of picking the right one. I prefer pretty one-piecers. Well, I fell in love with the swim wear line from Lime Ricki. This collection has summer colors and a summer sweatness that is just my style.  Even better, Lime Ricki, makes it a priority to give back.

Lime Ricki donates 10% of every pink suit to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Lime Ricki gives 10% of all other suit sales to Charity Water, an organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to developing nations.

Summer isn't over yet! So stop by Lime Ricki and help make a difference.

photo source: limericki.com

Juicy Couture | Choose Hope | St. Jude's

 

St. Jude's  Children Research Hospital is one of the most successful organizations when it comes to cause marketing. This summer, Juicy Couture is offering Juicy Couture's "Choose Hope" Canvas Tote, a Heart Charm Key and Locket Necklace to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  This canvas tote featuring the Juicy Couture crest and “Choose Hope” logo is the perfect pretty pink and great summer style. The Choose Hope selection is available on Amazon.  100% of the net proceeds of this exclusuive selection benefits St. Judes. Now everyone woman and girl can help save a child's life in style