Fashion Forward: Fashion Gives Back

BY RACHEL GAMBACH

Fashion affects people in many ways. It inspires them, motivates them, and has even shaped the lives of many people around the world. However, the best type of fashion is the kind that truly makes a difference in the world through charity. Here are a couple fashion brands that give back to their communities.

Sevenly

Sevenly, a company that picks 52 causes a year (one per week), makes shirts for each  specific charity. The tops are adorable and they raise awareness for a variety of issues. For every shirt sold, seven dollars goes to a different organization. You get a cute shirt and you make a donation to a worthy cause. It’s a total win- win situation.

Toms

TOMS: a brand of shoes that have become increasingly popular (especially at CCHS), is another brand that gives back. TOMS has a “one for one policy”; for each pair of shoes you buy, a pair is sent to someone in one of over forty countries in need. While the shoes are fun and versatile, they also are comfortable and durable.

31 Bits

31 bits is a charity formed by five college students in southern California who teamed up with women in northern Uganda. 31 bits’ goal is to help women overcome poverty. They make jewelry out of recycled paper, and 80% of the proceeds go directly to the women in northern Uganda. Just one purchase can provide almost a monthly income for them. On top of that, the jewelry is gorgeous. Personally I adore the gypsy braid bracelet and the Mamba braid necklace.

It is truly an amazing feat for these organizations to bring all these people together and accomplish so much good . These brands do so much for the world while keeping you looking Hip. Have fun exploring these amazing brands.