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
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