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Naomi Campbell banned from overseeing charities

British supermodel Naomi Campbell (54) is no longer allowed to head any charitable organisation in England and Wales for five years. This was decided by the British authority Charity Commission after an inspection of Campbell's fundraising organisation Fashion for Relief. Campbell and two other former board members were accused of misconduct and...

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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

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...

Business

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...

Business

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...

Fashion |In Pictures

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...

Business

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...

Business

The Burberry Foundation launches initiative to support young Ukrainians

The Burberry Foundation, the charity set up in 2008 by Burberry Group plc, is partnering with Save the Children to support young people impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The two organisations are launching ‘Life Chances,’ a programme designed to help young Ukrainian refugees recover by furthering their education and career...

Business

Cotton On and Lady Gaga partner on mental health initiative

Australian apparel group Cotton On has announced a new partnership with Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, which will see the duo work towards the goal of raising five million dollars to support global mental health resources. From now until October 10 – World Mental Health Day – 100 percent of the proceeds from Cotton On Foundation products,...