THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT PATTERNS

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In true fashion form, there is always something new, something exciting or something you've never thought of before making waves and making themselves visible on the bodies of global fashionistas. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say that this season patterns, floral and bright colours mixed together in a loony manner are what's going down right now. I'm loving this trend, because it allows us to experiment, be unique and use personal creativity to show your crazy side (and even if you deny that you don't have a crazy side, you are lying to yourself which therefore also makes you crazy, duhh). 

Now where to find good (cheap) patterned pants that won't make me look frumpy?

PHILANTHROPY + FASHION = GOOD

It seems the trend to help the poor has become "cool." Angeline Jolie, no doubt, single-handedly led this trend when she adopted all those children from poorer countries. She did indeed. Then Bono and a whole lot of conscious celebrities hopped on that truck, and rightly so. Because if anyone in the world has more power than actual political leaders and the UN it is, ironically, celebrities.

Here is a list of 3 amazing philanthropic fashion companies from The High Low:

1. TOMS

Of course Blake Myoskie and his company, TOMS, had to be at the top of this list. He has cornered the market for the Buy-One-Give-One (BOGO) strategy and is now branching out from shoes into eyewear and accessories.

2. URBAN ZEN PROJECT by DONNA KAREN

Donna Karen is the queen of making clothes look amazing on any woman no matter what age, shape or size. It seems like she's doing a whole lot more good with her position in the fashion industry with her Urban Zen Project which addresses a wide variety of issues. She has supported progressive cancer therapy treatments and also helped rebuilding Haiti. 

3. EDUN

EDUN is an amazing initiative step up by Bono and Ali Hewson. This organisation wishes to share beautiful clothing as well as supporting global African trade. Bono can really do no wrong. AT ALL. So it is no surprise that he is continuing his efforts to contribute to the world via the fashion industry.

There are of course so many designers doing amazing things for developing countries. And it is so important that companies and individuals with the means and position to do what they can to increase local production and global trade within developing countries.

Check out more crazy cool designers doing some good here.

Peace & Love

Mary Katrantzou x TOPSHOP

It's times like these I wish I lived in the way cooler city of Melbourne. Loving these exciting prints from Mary K to experiment and play with. It's about time we get some interesting silhouettes matched with even better fabrics!

Check it out when it drops at TOPSHOP