Fashion Philanthropy: Sheena Matheiken's The Uniform Project

In May 2009, Sheena Matheiken pledged to "wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion". From there, The Uniform Project was born. The dress, designed by Eliza Starbuck, is convertible and can be worn front or back, or as an open tunic. She is now on Day 216, having survived (amazingly!) using donated accessories and garment additives from eBay sellers and fans of the project. Each day she takes this simple dress and seemingly turns it into a new piece of garment. Amazing!

At its start, Sheena writes,

"Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the Marquis de Sade's boudoir."

So far, Sheena (along with Eliza's amazing dress design) has raised over $50,000 in donations for the benefit of the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots organization that Sheena says "is revolutionizing education in India". Contributions will go toward Akanksha’s School Project to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for children living in Indian slums. This amount, alone, will help 142 kids in Indian schools.

Wow!!!

Check out this amazing fundraiser @

www.theuniformproject.com

Fashion Philanthropy: Jypsea

I love watching the metamorphosis (or better yet, growth) of the handmade leathergoods brand, Jypsea- designed by the gorgeous Terina "Meca" Mckinney. She has worked very hard over the years raising this line of accessories into not only one of the most unique and hot labels, but as one of the most philanthropic.

Through the brand's Power of a Woman 2010 Calendar campaign, Jypsea now raises money for the Safehouse (Newark, NJ) a local battered woman's and children shelter. The brand also takes on a serious stance of using only recycled materials, fully or partially, produced in a sweatshop-free environment. And that is something we all know most fashion labels can never proclaim.

Check out one of the best in curing and inspiring through fashion @
www.jypsea.com

Delicious Juicy Couture Jewelry!

...ooohhh!

www.juicycouture.com

Ali Ro @S&R!

Ali Ro, the amazing line of contemporary dresses, describes itself saying,

“Ali Ro celebrates the fun of fashion through unexpected fabrications, sexy silhouettes, playful mixes of embellishments and original prints”, says Kathleen McFeeters, Owner of Ali Ro, who created the label moniker as an acronym of her teenage daughter and mother’s names. “Ali Ro presents the merger of the unexpected, freshness of youth with the confident, assuredness of a seasoned classic.”

It uses modern silhouettes, youthful colors and premium fabrics to dress up its buyers. This Spring, find the line @ Syl&Roc Boutique.

www.ali-ro.com

Lorick @S&R

The amazing line, Lorick, has arrived at Syl&Roc! With glamorous and original textiles, Lorick has been noted as the the ultimate in chic and sophistication. But, dont let the fancy fool you! Every woman can be sexy, as well as chic in his line. Check Lorick out at S&R Boutique in January!

www.loricknewyork.com

Wow!

...Chichia London

Beautiful photography and amazing clothing!