Fashion Fights Poverty 10 Years Of Socially Responsible Fashion

Fashion Fights PovertyWhat: Fashion Fights Poverty 10 Year Anniversary Dress Responsibly Gala Where: French Embassy Who was there: Will Thomas, Kadrieka Maiden, Sylvie Luanghy, Michael Dumlao, Paul Wharton Other details: Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP), the organization dedicated to raising awareness about the fight against global poverty through fashion, celebrated its 10th Anniversary at the “Dress Responsibly Gala” on at the French Embassy. In partnership with the United Nations Association-National Capital Region, the Dress Responsibly Gala created awareness about social responsibility and raised funds to support projects that create income-generating and micro financing opportunities for artisans in developing countries as well as educate local youth at FFP’s annual fashion summer camp. FFP’s “Dress Responsibly” campaign, which encourages consumers to select eco-friendly and ethical fashions and products, has been a phenomenal staple in the fashion industry. FFP aims to push the envelope, by introducing some of the most interesting and eclectic eco-sustainable fashion designs and products. Fox 5 news anchor Will Thomas emceed this extraordinary evening of fashion and philanthropy. As an education and advocacy organization creating awareness, programs and initiatives that encourage and support creative, effective and sustainable means of challenging poverty, FFP continues to promote eco-sustainable and ethical fashion through programs, workshops and other various activities. Designers featured included Tabii Just, Naz & Court and Ayvazyan & de Beauvoir. Fashion Fights PovertyFashion Fights PovertyFashion Fights PovertyMichael DumlaoSylvie Luanghy, Kadrieka Maiden [Photos via Fashion Fights Poverty]
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