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Pair of Thieves celebrates 10-year anniversary with charitable initiative the 'Power of 10'

LA-based men's basic brand Pair of Thieves has launched a new charitable initiative that supports underserved groups in honor of its 10-year anniversary. Under the campaign 'Power of 10,' Pair of Thieves will donate 100,000 pairs of socks, with 10,000 pairs going to ten selected charitable organizations across the United States. The new...

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Charity retailers deserve support amid price criticism, says Chief Executive of Traid

In recent weeks, charity retail has faced criticism for allegedly overcharging customers with inflated prices. This narrative overlooks the crucial role that charity shops play and misrepresents the sector, which has a long history of supporting vital causes. Maria Chenoweth, Chief Executive of charity retailer Traid, published a thought piece...

Fashion

Uniqlo launches charity t-shirt collection with UNHCR

Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has launched a charity t-shirt collection that features unique designs from the 2023 Youth with Refugees Art Contest. Organized with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the art contest was established in 2020 to provide young people (aged 30 and under) with the opportunity to share their artistic talents. Joining...

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International Women's Day: Boux Avenue supports chosen charities to look after women’s health from top to bottom

From Friday 8th to Sunday 10th March 2024, in support of International Women’s Day, Boux Avenue will be donating 10% of sales from their Heart Satin Pyjama Set in Blue to their charity partners CoppaFeel! and Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, continuing their mission in helping to look after women's health from top to bottom. In May 2023, Boux Avenue,...

Fashion

Vestiaire Collective launches new charity celebrity closet sale with Jessica Chastain

Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective has announced its latest celebrity closet sale with Academy Award winner and producer Jessica Chastain and her stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Part of the global secondhand platform's growth strategy for the US, the announcement comes not long after Vestiaire Collective introduced 0 percent commission fees...

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Coach introduces first social impact report for Dream It Real’s 5th anniversary

The Coach Foundation, the philanthropic arm of premium label Coach, is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its core initiative, Dream It Real, through the launch of its first social impact report outlining the achievements of its overarching community. Entitled ‘The Course to Dream It Real’, the zine-inspired report covers various initiatives...

Business

Innovation in fashion: Climate organisation Parley launches investment arm

Parley for the Oceans is launching an investment arm to support material innovation in a bid to secure a more sustainable future for fashon deisgn. The environmental organisation, which works with brands such as Adidas and Dior to turn plastic pollution into product components, is aiming to provide long-term funding to next-generation start-ups...

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Vagabond Shoemakers imitates Patagonia, donates company to foundation

The owners of Swedish shoe brand Vagabond Shoemakers, Marie Nilsson Peterzén and Mats Nilsson, are donating the company to the newly established Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation. The goal: to support charitable projects over time. Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation thus becomes the owner of the brand, as announced by Vagabond in a press release. As a...

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Joanie Clothing collaborates with The Lady Garden Foundation

Certified B Corp womenswear brand Joanie has unveiled a charity collaboration with The Lady Garden Foundation, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness and funding for gynaecological health. In honour of January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Joanie and The Lady Garden Foundation have co-designed a pair of floral silky satin-feel...

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Gucci supports children's education through UNICEF donation

The Italian luxury fashion house Gucci has emphasised its ongoing partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) through a new donation to the organisation. The financial support will go to UNICEF's thematic fund for education, Gucci announced on Wednesday. The aim of the fund is to guarantee children's right to a high-quality...

Fashion |Beauty

Lush continues 'Big Tech Rebellion' with Black Friday initiative

British beauty brand Lush is using Black Friday to raise money for the decentralised movement ‘People vs Big Tech’ in a continuation of its ‘Big Tech Rebellion’ campaign. In a statement, Lush said that it was raising money with a new limited-edition bath bomb to support its work to "rein in the handful of Big Tech companies that have monopolised...

Retail

Uniqlo Battersea to host pop-up supporting Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Fashion retailer Uniqlo is partnering with animal welfare charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with a limited-time pop-up event at its Battersea Power Station store. The pop-up opens on October 14 and will feature exclusive upcycled canine apparel, including coats and bandanas made from upcycled Uniqlo items, such as the Ultra Light Down and...