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As most of you know, October is breast cancer awareness month. And the fashion industry has not forgotten about this. During this month, several designers and retailers have come together to create limited edition and one of a kind pieces in which a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC). Among the collaborations are the following:
The Carlos Miele limited-edition scarves are available now and feature the iconic FTBC logo in a variety of colors. The scarves, whose unveiling was feted by Carlos and Vogue at the 14th Street Carlos Miele boutique, retail for $125 and will benefit US and Brazilian branches of the FTBC initiative. Esteban Cortazar, as a part of a new collaboration with massive Columbian retailer Exito, will produce an exclusive FTBC capsule collection to be launched in early December.
Retailer Intermix is renewing their collaboration with the FTBC brand with an initiative that features an exclusive set of bracelets designer by Dana Kobo and Yuvi Alpert of Ruby Kobo and Shashi. The bracelets, that retail for $48 exclusively at Intermix locations nationwide and on intermix.com, will be sold in a shades of pink and grey and represent the three parties involved in the project. With the tagline “Share Love, Spread Awareness” one bracelet is meant to be worn while the other two are given to loved ones or someone affected by breast cancer. Intermix will also feature a limited edition t-shirt by Torn by Ronny Kobo, sister to Sashi’s Danna. The shirt, emblazoned with the campaign’s pink and gray target, will retail during the month of October all Intermix locations and online for $68.
Henri Bendels – The exclusive retailer will be launching a limited edition FTBC branded “tootsie” bag for October which will be featured in the company’s iconic holiday campaign.
Jurlique – During the month of October, natural skin care line Jurlique will donate a portion of sales to FTBC.
Commando – Commando thongs will be donate $5 for every item sold on www.herlook.com for the month of October.
The holidays are right around the corner!
