International Women’s Day: 10 Charitable, Feminist Pieces to Shop Now
International Women’s Day has been raising awareness on gender inequality for more than a century now, resonating with both women and men, on national and global scales. As fashion designers all around the world have becoming increasingly vocal about their stand for human rights, celebrate the day with pieces either created especially in honor of the occasion, or with proceeds going to a female-facing charity. These ethically made and designed goods, ranging from a Free the Nipple t-shirt to a sundress that supports The Women’s Interlink Foundation and Key To Freedom, are a simple way for consumers to shop with a feminist frame of mind in support of the equality advancement for womenkind. In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are a few stylish brands that are combining fashion and philanthropy in support of all women around the world.
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Inspiration Image: Super Normal Super Models, Stylist: Edward Enninful, Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, W Magazine August 2014
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Beulah London Off-The-Shoulder Dress, $387, www.thebravecollection.com. A percentage of proceeds will go to The Women’s Interlink Foundation and Key To Freedom.
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ADAY x Lisa King Feminist Scarf, $60, www.thisisaday.com. Specially made for International Women’s Day. 50% of all proceeds from ADAY’s site will be donated by ADAY to Vital Voices.
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Future Glory Mini Bag, $350, www.futureglory.co. A portion of every purchase will be donated to a local women’s shelter.
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Toms Slip On Shoe, $55, www.toms.com. TOMS helps provide shoes, sight, water, safe birth and bullying prevention services to people in need.
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La Ligne x Free the Nipple T-shirt, $115, www.lalignenyc.com. A portion of sales will be donated to the Free the Nipple Organization
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Akola Necklace, $85, www.akolaproject.org. 100% of product sales are reinvested in the social mission to empower women globally.
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Fashionable Leather Tote Bag, $178, www.livefashionable.com. The company creates jobs for workers in underprivileged countries with a focus on women.
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Theory x Lola Limited Edition Kit, $50, www.theory.com. 100% of each purchase benefits Girls Who Code.
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Veda Jade Jacket, $1,228, www.shopbop.com. Designed specifically for International Women’s Day.
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Maiyet x The Brave Collection Tassel Cuff, $115, www.thebravecollection.com. 15% of all Maiyet collection sales, as well as 15% of all Maiyet x The Brave Collection sales, will benefit Planned Parenthood in honor of International Women’s Day
