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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...

Mar 8, 2023

News

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...

Feb 9, 2023

Fashion

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....

Jan 2, 2023

Business

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...

Dec 20, 2022

Fashion

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...

Dec 7, 2022

Fashion

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...

Nov 2, 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

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...

Nov 1, 2022

Fashion

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...

Oct 19, 2022

Business

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...

Oct 10, 2022

Fashion

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...

Oct 5, 2022

Fashion

PrettyLittleThing launches its first post-surgery lingerie

Online womenswear retailer PrettyLittleThing have teamed up with cancer awareness charity GirlvsCancer to launch its first-ever post-surgery lingerie. The mastectomy lingerie collection is part of the online retailer’s 18-month collaboration with GirlvsCancer and focuses on comfort and inclusivity. The range includes feminine mastectomy bras...

Oct 5, 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

Percival unveils capsule collection with Campari

British menswear brand Percival unveils a limited-edition capsule collection with Campari as part of the Italian drink’s 10th anniversary of Negroni Week. The 14-piece collection takes inspiration from Italian après sport through the eye of contemporary menswear brand, with quintessential Italian prints, striking graphics and retro iconography...

Sep 26, 2022