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H&M Foundation donates 250,000 dollars in wake of Cyclone Mocha

H&M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of H&M Group, has announced it is to donate 250,000 dollars to the Red Cross/Red Crescent to support their efforts in responding to Cyclone Mocha. The cyclone, considered the strongest in the last 10 years, descended along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border on May 14, bringing significant damage to both countries...

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Richard Quinn unveils capsule collection inspired by jockey silks for charity

British fashion designer Richard Quinn has teamed up with the UK’s largest horse racing organisation, The Jockey Club, to create a one-of-a-kind capsule collection inspired by the jockey silks of previous Grand National winners. The three-piece collection of bespoke couture garments, commissioned by The Jockey Club, was unveiled ahead of this...

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A homelessness charity is courting sustainable fashion shoppers in latest campaign

UK housing and homelessness charity, Shelter, is courting sustainable fashion shoppers in its latest awareness campaign. The charity has launched a Preloved Donation Pledge, which aims to bring the sustainable fashion community together to give unwanted clothes a new lease of life in the fight for home. The charity’s pledge will launch at a...

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Asos partners with Caramel Rock charity on educational programme

Fashion e-tailer Asos has announced a new partnership with East London charity Caramel Rock, which will see the duo work together on a support programme for vulnerable adults and young people. Funding provided through the Asos Foundation will support Caramel Rock’s 12-month project centred around empowering disadvantaged young people. Over the...

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Oxfam to stage charity show during London Fashion Week

Charity retailer Oxfam is set to host another edition of its second-hand fashion show during the upcoming London Fashion Week, set to take place from February 17 to 21. Entitled ‘Fashion Fighting Poverty 23’ and sponsored by Ebay, the event will see around 40 looks make their way down the catwalk, modelled by “personalities” in place of models....

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Uniqlo donates 20.000 Heattech and other winter products to those in need

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is donating 20.000 of its Heattech and other winter products to those in need across the ten European markets it is active in - Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden and UK. Along with the clothes donation, the company is also giving 50.000 euros as financial support mainly...

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Burberry partners with youth charity Onside for the festive season

British luxury brand Burberry is teaming up with UK youth charity Onside to help alleviate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis this festive season. The move marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between the youth charity and The Burberry Foundation. It kicks off with OnSide’s Network Winter Hunger Appeal, where the British label...

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Fashion Impact Fund launches #FashionGives campaign

The Fashion Impact Fund, which supports female founders advancing sustainable fashion through education, media, and workforce development programmes, is launching the #FashionGives campaign to raise vital funds. The inaugural #FashionGives will be part of the global GivingTuesday movement, taking place on November 29, and features 18 partners...

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Dior launches capsule collection with Thebe Magugu

Dior has teamed up with 2019 LVMH Prize winner Thebe Magugu on a capsule collection in support of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). Magugu, the youngest recipient of the LVMH Prize and the first African to receive the honour, was invited by Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri to reinterpret the house’s iconic ‘New...

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Radley becomes an official Smart Works wardrobe partner

Accessories brand Radley London is partnering with UK women’s charity Smart Works to become their official wardrobe partner. As part of this commitment, Radley will make regular product donations to Smart Works as their key handbag supplier for their interview dressing service. Smart Works focuses on helping unemployed women reach their full...

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Toms places giving focus on mental health charities

Toms is continuing to support grassroots charities with the launch of 10 giving grants of 10,000 US dollars to mental health-focused organisations. The Toms 10x10 donation is in celebration of World Mental Health Day and has been designed to fund access to resources for people to take the “first step” into bettering their mental health. The...

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Primark launches specialist breast cancer collection

Primark has launched a specialist breast cancer collection, co-designed and developed with Breast Cancer Now charity and people who have been impacted by breast cancer. The 28-piece collection marks the second collection from Primark and Breast Cancer Now, and features leisurewear, underwear, nightwear and accessories, such as hoodies, T-shirts...