Uruguayan accessory designer Gabriela Hearst has announced the launch of an initiative that will see 100 percent of her net proceeds go towards Save the Children’s Afghanistan Crisis Children’s Relief Fund. From December 1 to 25, the net proceeds across all ready-to-wear, handbags and accessories in Gabriela Hearst flagship stores and the brand’...
Dec. 3, 2021
French fashion label Chloé is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) with a capsule collection made from lower-impact materials. The UNICEF capsule includes a white T-shirt and sweatshirt made from 100 percent deadstock or leftover materials, featuring the cyan blue UNICEF logo. This marks the first time...
Dec. 2, 2021
Sustainable womenswear brand Baukjen and maternity label Isabella Oliver, collectively known as the House of Baukjen, is boycotting Black Friday to donate profits to charity. For the four-day cyber shopping weekend, from November 26 to 29, House of Baukjen will step away from the aggressive discounting of Black Friday to instead donate 100...
Nov. 23, 2021
Sustainable outdoor brand Finisterre is shunning the biggest sales event of the year, Black Friday, to support equal access to the ocean for everyone with the launch of its Finisterre Foundation Community Interest Company. By turning Black Friday blue, Finisterre states that it will be able to make a “real difference” to help fund schemes such...
Nov. 22, 2021
US retailer JCPenney has revealed a long-term strategic partnership with Muhammad Ali Enterprises, appointing the late professional boxer as its goodwill ambassador. The philanthropic partnership will kick off with the ‘Be The Greatest’ campaign on November 30, launched alongside a further charitable partnership with nonprofit Step Up. ‘Be The...
Nov. 19, 2021
Apparel retailer Uniqlo has launched its new line of Heattech products alongside an announcement that it will be donating over 50,000 pieces from the collection to charities throughout Europe. The donation looks to support charities in their essential winter activities, partnering with 27 different organisations across the retailer’s nine...
Nov. 16, 2021
Italian luxury label Fendi has teamed up with nonprofit, Make-A-Wish International on an exclusive t-shirt to be sold as part of its Fendi Kids line. Starting November 18, the unisex shirt will be available at Fendi Kids boutiques, shop-in-shops and the brand’s e-commerce site, across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, to raise funds for the...
A host of celebrities came out to show their support for the 2021 Amfar Gala, raising 1.7 million dollars for the organisation’s HIV/AIDS research programme. Moschino’s Jeremy Scott was granted the Award of Courage by pop icon Madonna, recognising the designer’s long-standing commitment to Amfar and the fight against AIDS. Madonna emphasised the...
Nov. 8, 2021
A number of high profile artists have donated wardrobes and memorabilia as part of the upcoming MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, held by Julien’s Auctions. Scheduled for January 30, the event will take place during the official Grammy week with proceeds from the auction going towards MusiCares nonprofit, formed to support the music community...
Oct. 28, 2021
The Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation hosted a cocktail fundraiser to honour its commitment to mental health support, raising over 1.7 million dollars to support the Foundation’s mission to prioritise mental health throughout communities. “It is no secret that the past year and a half have posed unprecedented challenges on the physical, emotional and...
Oct. 21, 2021
Vans has invited fans to participate in local and digital activities to help build inclusive and creative public spaces. In honour of Vans Checkerboard Day on November 18, the brand has partnered with DoSomething.org, a global non profit which aims to inspire young people to take action. This movement is Vans’ largest philanthropic venture, and...
Oct. 20, 2021
Premium luxury label Lacoste is celebrating The Lacoste Foundation’s 15th anniversary with new commitments to its ongoing initiatives and pledges. Since its creation in 2006, the organisation reported, in a release, that it has “helped more than 100,000 young people through 200 projects combining sport and education, carried out by 50...
Oct. 19, 2021
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