dress responsibly - Fashion Fights Poverty

dressresponsibly.
The Dress Responsibly Look Book is the official style guide of
Fashion Fights Poverty, 2006. Lovingly hand-bound by a team
of volunteers, each book is one-of-a-kind and made from
100% recycled paper. Variations will occur and are intended.
Believing that at the center of FFP beats the stylish and sociallyresponsible consumer, the FFP team extends this modest but
sincere attempt to provide an eye-catching resource for those
interested in supporting community development through
ethical fashion. And in that spirit, FFP will donate all proceeds
of the sale of this book to BeadforLife, a poverty-eradication
project in Uganda and the FFP 2006 beneficiary.
Within the following pages are a global swatch of clothes,
accessories and home décor from designers who promote
responsible principles such as environmental sustainability,
equitable employment and fair trade; and non-profit, nongovernmental organizations which use fashion and design to
promote self-empowered micro-entrepreneurial projects as
vehicles for poverty eradication. The resulting accoutrement of
these endeavors, as you will see throughout the book, range
from sexy and chic to classic and cosmopolitan.
In the spirit of giving and creativity from which FFP was birthed,
we are proud to announce that all services by photographers,
models, stylists, designers and organizations were provided pro
bono in the production of this book. Talented artists from Bogotá,
Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC contributed an
exhaustive number of hours of research and production to
develop visual masterpieces featuring a remarkably diverse
array of citizens: students and professionals, models and
entertainers, public officials and business leaders.
To all of those who donated their time, talent and energy, the
FFP team extends its most heartfelt gratitude. And to those
reading this simple introduction, we extend an invitation to
Fashion Fights Poverty on October 27, 2006 at the Carnegie
Library on 801 K Street, NW in Washington, DC.
Thank you for choosing to dress responsibly,
The Fashion Fights Poverty team
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table of contents
The story behind Fashion Fights Poverty 3
Bogotá 5
Bogotá : behind the scenes 8
New York 9
New York : behind the scenes 15
Los Angeles 16
Los Angeles : behind the scenes 23
Washington, DC 24
Washington, DC : behind the scenes 34
Resources for Dressing Responsibly 35
Credits and Gratitude 40
Previous: Veronica wears jewelry by
BeadforLife; on this page: Naomi
wears dress by KAS Collection and
jewelry by BeadforLife.
the story of FFP
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that creating jobs through local partnerships is a more
sustainable approach to poverty eradication than providing
ashion Fights Poverty (FFP) was created in
aid. Rather than become dependent on handouts from
2005 as an attempt by Michael Dumlao,
abroad, the beaders build their skills and long-term
Sylvie Luanghy and Kadrieka Maiden, to
capacities through meaningful creative work. Paying their
bring to Washington, DC an event that
beaders fair trade prices allows them to meet their daily
merged the two seemingly disparate
economic needs, while investing 100% of their net profits
worlds of haute-couture and global
in community development projects for impoverished
poverty alleviation in a city better known
Ugandans allows for a long-term, sustainable future. For
for its political power than its trend setting.
more information, turn to www. beadforlife.com
Drawing personal expertise in communications design,
fashion marketing, public relations, event management
and global policy analysis, these three young professionals
began what would eventually become the Style & Image
Network (or the sassily abbreviated “SIN” team) and
produced an evening of glamour and style while staying
true to the event’s fundamental intent of finding creative
and effective ways to address the challenge of sustainable
poverty reduction and community empowerment.
Founded by Michael Dumlao, Sylvie Luanghy and Kadrieka
Maiden, Style & Image Network (SIN) is a boutique
This year, FFP is proud to be once again regarded as the
firm providing comprehensive and customized visual
“crown jewel” of the United Nations Association’s week-
communications design, public relations, event marketing,
long celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the
advertising, and cause-marketing campaign services to
United Nations Charter. As part of UN Week, SIN is
small-medium enterprises, non-profit organizations and
partnered with the UNA’s National Capital Area chapter,
government consulates/embassies.
which brings to FFP its leadership within the foreign policy
community and its national grassroots efforts to educate and
SIN’s expertise is built on a community of creative
empower American citizens to take active roles in pressing
professionals representing film, fashion, entertainment, art
global issues such as human rights, peace and security and
and design, web development, consumer products, and
sustainable development. FFP has also enlisted the help of
luxury goods. Whether your campaign needs photography
S&W Consulting, a Washington, DC-based firm specializing
or PR, style or social-software, market research or models
in fundraising, business and network development, and
on a runway, online and offline, our talent network is poised
program management.
to provide whatever services are needed to steward your
brand towards success.
Our 2006 beneficiary, the Uganda-based BeadforLife
program, provides a simple yet profound answer to the
To view our portfolio of work and services, please log onto
challenge of poverty through the making and selling of
www.sinpr.com
gorgeous handcrafted paper beads. BeadforLife believes
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All dresses and accessories by
Maria Luisa Ortiz
BOGOTA
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bogotá
B E H I N D
T H E
S C E N E S
Photography by Salvatore Salamone
Clothes Designed by Marìa Luisa Ortiz
featuring Marìa Luisa Ortiz
A Fashion Designer born in Medellín, Colombia. Fulfilling a childhood
dream, she graduated from “Les Ecoles De Chambre Syndicale De La
Haute Couture Parisienne” en 1993. During that four year period in
Paris, she trained at the workspaces of Christian Dior and Christian
Lacroix. There she was in the presence of the true magic of Haute
Couture.
In 1993, she won first prize in the “Dentelle de Calais” competition
and has continued to participate in shows throughout Latin America,
including Colombiamoda and Colombiatex in Colombia; the
“Intermoda Show 2002” in Guadalalara, Mexico; “Colombiamoda
in Ecuador 2002”, Quito, Ecuador; Fashion Week Mexico, 2003;
and in 2004, she went to “Milano Moda Donna” in Milan, Italy with
the project “Indentidad Colombia”.
Dress by Maria Luisa Ortiz
Jump Suit by Maria Luisa Ortiz
In 1996, she started her career in Colombia in a small “Atelier”
dedicated to making Haute Couture bridal and formal gowns for
a select clientele who appreciated her meticulous work and her
sophisticated and feminine style. She later opened a boutique in 1999
and expanded her collection to one of “prêt a porter de luxe”. There,
she specialized in dressing her clientele with an international style in
a manner that was very elegant and sophisticated, for those special
occasions where it is most important to know how to emphasize the
best features for each individual woman. Since then, her collections
have been published in major fashion magazines throughout Latin
America.
Maria Luisa Ortiz has several projects coming up in the near future.
One of which is to fulfill her dream of “Identidad Colombia” and to
export artisan manufactured products of her design. In 2003, Maria
was part of a team of designers dedicated to the use of artesanal
works coming from different regions of Colombia in their collections,
thereby giving life to new artesanal fashions. Among the works
featured included clothes made of Guambianos textiles, from the
Wayúu community, the linen and cotton of the indigenous community
Arhuaca, and other manual arts.
For more information, log onto
www.marialuisaortiz.com and www.cecibelle.com
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Previous Page: Olga wears jeweled belt by
Elizabeth Muir Design, shirt and leggings by
American Apparel; DMC wears shirt and jeans
by EDUN and nametag by Creative Visions
Foundation
Above: Olga wears shirt by American Apparel, pants by Sima
Azimi and bracelets from Sima Azimi Collection
Olga wears kaftan by Sima Azimi and bag by Women for Women
International, sitting on pillows by Sima Azimi.
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N.Y.
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DMC wears t-shirt and
jeans by EDUN and
nameplate necklace by
Creative Visions
Foundation.
DMC wears t-shirt and jeans by EDUN and nameplate
necklace by Creative Visions Foundation; Olga wears
dress by EDUN and jeweled belt and cuff bracelet by
Elizabeth Muir Design.
Olga wears velvet pants by
EDUN, jacket by Sima Azimi, tshirt by American Apparel, and
necklace and bracelet from
Sima Azimi Collection. Below:
DMC wears shirt and jeans by
EDUN
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DMC wears graphic t-shirt by
EDUN and jeans by Loomstate;
Olga wears dress by American
Apparel and belt from Sima
Azimi Collection.
DMC wears t-shirt and jeans by EDUN;
Olga wears “DMC” buckle choker necklace by Elizabeth Muir Design and dress by
American Apparel.
Olga wears tunic shirt by
Loomstate, jeans by EDUN,
and cuff and choker from
Sima Azimi Collection;
DMC wears graphic t-shirt
by EDUN and jeans by
Loomstate.
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new york
B E H I N D
T H E
S C E N E S
Photography by Douglas Sonders (www.sondersphotography.com)
Photoshoot managed by Elizabeth Muir (www.elizabethmuir.com)
Styling by Elizabeth Muir (www.elizabethmuir.com)
Makeup by Rudy Miles from Aveda (www.Aveda.com).
Shot on location at DUMBO, New York (www.dumbo-newyork.com)
Models
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, legendary hip-hop music artist: Darryl “DMC”
McDaniels, co-founder of multi-platinum rap group Run-DMC, recently
released his debut solo album Checks Thugs and Rock N’ Roll (RomeMpire
Records/From Rags 2 Riches Records) on which he collaborated with
several high-profile artists including Sarah McLachlan, Run, Kid Rock and
others. Inspired by his own personal adoption journey (a Vh1 special),
DMC and the foundation he co-founded The Felix Foundation, Adoptees
for Children recently partnered with the New York Foundling to send
neglected and abandoned children to camp. For more information, log
onto www.me-dmc.com.
Olga Bakhmat from Supreme Management model agency
(www.suprememanagement.com).
Apparel and accessories (for full descriptions, turn to page 35).
American Apparel (www.americanapparel.net)
Creative Visions Foundation (www.creativevisions.org)
Elizabeth Muir Design (www.elizabethmuir.com)
Sima Azimi – (Tel: 703-644-7948)
Women for Women International (www.womenforwomen.org)
featuring EDUN and Loomstate
EDUN (www.edun.ie) - EDUN is a socially conscious
clothing company created by Ali Hewson and Bono
with New York clothing designer Rogan Gregory.
The company aims to bring the issue of sustainable
employment to the world of catwalks and high fashion.
EDUN utilizes locally run factories in Africa, South
America and India operating on sound business and
ethical bases to produce beautiful clothing.
Loomstate (www.loomstate.org) - Loomstate
is a member of a cultural movement toward a
sustainable future. Through the use of 100% organic
cotton, we are focused on making beautiful clothes
and supporting organic farming - an industry vital to
our future.
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L.A.
Cassandra wears
fuschia tube dress from
American Apparel and
cashmere wrap sweater
from Deborah Lindquist;
jewelry from
BeadforLife.
Previous Page: Cassandra wears black one-piece bathing suit by
American Apparel; Alexander wears cream color distressed jeans
from United Colors of Benetton; jewelry from
BeadforLife.
Alex wears teal deep V t-shirt
from American Apparel and
heather grey linen pants from
United Colors of Benetton
Mia wears red silk asian zippy hoody from Deborah Lindquist over
black tube dress and black leg warmers from American Apparel;
Mike wears deep V t-shirt from American Apparel and heather grey
linen pants from United Colors of Benetton with cumberbun from
Deborah Lindquist; jewelry from BeadforLife.
Mike wears deep V t-shirt from American
Apparel and scarf from Deborah Lindquist;
Mia wears cumberbun as empire waist belt
and red legwarmers as arm sleeves (both
by Deborah Lindquist) with black tube
dress from American Apparel; jewelry from
BeadforLife.
Cassandra wears
fuschia tube dress
from American
Apparel and blouse
from Deborah
Lindquist; jewelry
from BeadforLife.
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Mike wears thermal longsleeve shirt from American Apparel
and scarf from Deborah Lindquist; Mia wears orange corset
dress by Deborah Lindquist; jewelry from BeadforLife.
Mia wears leopard scarf top and floral skirt
from Deborah Lindquist; Mike wears black
crew neck t-shirt from American Apparel;
jewelry from BeadforLife.
Alex wears scarf form Deborah Lindquist with
heather grey linen pants from United Colors
of Benetton and black polo from American
Apparel; Cassandra wears vintage black corset
top from United Colors of Benetton with red
asian hoody and red leg warmers from Deborah
Lindquist; jewelry from BeadforLife.
Cassandra wears black
one-piece bathing suit by
American Apparel; Alexander
wears cream color distressed
jeans from United Colors of
Benetton; jewelry from
BeadforLife.
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Holly wears top by American
Appearel dress by Deborah
Lindquist and jewelry by
BeadforLife.
Holly wears top and skirt by
Deborah Lindquist and jewelry
by BeadforLife.
Holly wears dress by Deborah Lindquist
and jewelry by BeadforLife.
Holly wears dress by Deborah
Lindquist and jewelry by
BeadforLife.
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los angeles
B E H I N D
T H E
S C E N E S
Photography by J. (www.shwerk.com)
Photoshoot managed by Vanessa Aurora
Styling by Vanessa Aurora
Hair by Svetlana Davoyan
Make-up by Ngaire Aitken for Cherie Represents
(www.cheriereps.com)
Makeup and hair for Holly Reiser shoot by Rochelle Phelps
Shot in Southern California
Models:
Holly Reiser, Actress
Michael Balian
Mia Franco
Alexander F. Rodriguez from Wilhelmina Models
Cassandra Wallace
Apparel and accessories (for full descriptions, turn to page 35).
American Apparel (www.americanapparel.net)
BeadforLife (www.beadforlife.com)
United Colors of Benetton (www.benetton.com)
featuring Deborah Lindquist
For the fashion forward and style savvy, it’s not always easy being
green. But the couture-inspired creations of Deborah Lindquist are
changing all that. As one of LA’s most sought after environmentallyconscious designers, Deborah creates exquisite apparel out of a mix
of “reincarnated” and new Earth-friendly fabrics.
She has dressed trendsetters such as Sharon Stone, Gwen Stefani,
Keyshia Cole, Demi Moore, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, Paris
Hilton, and Charlize Theron. Her designs have graced the runways
of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios and the
screens of primetime television. But for Deborah, it’s a passion for
the planet and the natural beauty of her West Coast surroundings
that inspire her.
Launched in 2004, Deborah’s eco-conscious clothing line combines
environmental responsibility with a cutting-edge aesthetic. Deborah
works her fashion magic with a mixture of environmentally-friendly
fabrications, including recycled cashmere, repurposed kimonos
and saris, vintage silk scarves, and sustainable materials such as
hemp, organic cotton, and organic wool. The resulting designs are
as striking as they are ecologically sensitive. As a trailblazer at the
forefront of the stylish green clothing movement, Deborah is making
an impact in the fashion world while remaining true to her love for
the environment.
For more information, log onto www.deborahlindquist.com.
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Matt wears BeadforLife
necklace with Indian
Hand Woven Pure Silk
Shawl as sarong from
Worldstock.
Oksana wears halter scarf and boy shorts by
American Apparel, Mona Assemi jewelry and
Vintage Indian Ad Canvas Bidi Totebag
from Worldstock.
Neha (model for T.H.E. Artist Agency) wears American Apparel
dress, Bead For Life ankle bracelet; Nepalese sterling cuff, silver
earrings and ring from 10 Thousand Villages; Indonesian bench
and Peruvian vase from 10 Thousand Villages.
Byron wears
white muscle
T-shirt from
American Apparel
and BeadforLife
with Ugandan
handwoven basket
from 10 Thousand
Villages.
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Heidie wears Ethiopian
Cross By Make Peace.
Mingo wears suit by
KAS Collection.
Nate wears sterling silver and onyx dogtag necklace from Cruz
Jewelers, Deep V t-shirt and black yoga pants from American
Apparel; Heidie wears black halter top from American Apparel,
sterling silver earrings and bracelet from Cruz Jewelers and Indian
Agate Inlaid Stone Evening Handbag from Worldstock.
Heidie wears black halter/
scarf and tube skirt from
American Apparel; sterling
silver earrings and bracelet
from Cruz Jewelers with
silver Indian drum from 10
Thousand Villages.
Heidie wears dress from
KAS Collection and
jewelry by BeadforLife.
Nate wears Fallen Angel Fashions hoodie, white deep V-neck
T-shirt from American Apparel
with Sterling Silver and onyx
dogtag necklace from Cruz
Jewelers.
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Todd McDermott suit and
furnishings by Eric Finn
Custom Clothier; Tree trunk
vase available at Muléh.
Lynda wears Victorian jacket by Nicole Farhi
and cigarette jeans by Habitual, boots by
Gucci, Silver Stardust Necklace and Freshwater
pearl bracelet by Mona Assemi; Christopher
wears double breasted military blazer and
cotton dress shirt by Nicole Farhi; jeans by
Habitual.
Fusion Dining Table and Coco Warisan side
chair available at Muléh.
Kadrieka wears charcoal vest and trousers
from 3.1 by Phillip Lim, Gold Stardust
Necklace and Bracelet by Mona Assemi;
Henry wears Velvet pinstripe blazer and wool
trousers by 4 You; Domino Sectional Sofa by
Luisa Robinson available at Muléh.
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washington dc
B E H I N D
Matt wears suit and
furnishings by Eric Finn
Custom Clothier; C U C
Me screen by Kenneth
Cobonpue available at
Muléh.
T H E
S C E N E S
Photography by Michael Dumlao (www.sinpr.com)
Photoshoot managed by Yvette Castro and Lisa Streeter (www.sinpr.com)
Styling by Lisa Streeter (www.sinpr.com)
Hair by Cindy Booth for Red Door Spas (www.reddoorspas.com)
Hair assistance provided by Shinika Parris for Red Door Spas (p.25-30)
Makeup by Meaghan Ivas, The Pretty Team for PR@Partners
(www.pratpartners.com) (p.25-30)
Makeup by Lisa Streeter (p.31-34)
Photographer assisted by Daniel Arrieta, Byron Roberson & Irvin Marrero
Shot in Washington, DC at The Space, Muléh and Embassy Row.
Featured models
Jack wears suit and furnishings by
Eric Finn Custom Clothier.
Henry Akinnuoye,
CEO of Lasgiddie
Technologies
Matthew Landsberg,
President of Eric Finn
Clothiers
Jack Evans,
Washington, DC
Councilmember
Kadrieka Maiden,
Co-Founder of
Style & Image Network
Lynda Erkiletian,
President of
T.H.E. Artist Agency
Todd McDermott,
Anchor, W*USA
Christopher Reiter,
Owner of Muléh
models
Sam Badger
Nate Cruz
Mark Evans
Naomi Foster
Neha Goel*
Talia Greismann*
Veronica Hoffman
Matt Lamm
Dierdre McCullagh
Travis Myers
Heidie Nelson
Oksana
Byron Roberson
Mingo Roberts
*from T.H.E. Artist Agency
Apparel and accessories (for full descriptions, turn to page 35).
4 You (www.4youmen.com)
Luisa Robinson (www.accessoriainc.com)
American Apparel
Make Peace (www.mkpeace.com)
(www.americanapparel.net)
Mona Assemi (www.monaassemi.com)
BeadforLife (www.beadforlife.com)
Nicole Farhi (www.nicolefarhi.com)
Cruz Jewelers - (Tel: 410-863-0777)
Phillip Lim (www.31philliplim.com)
Eric Finn Custom Clothiers
Ten Thousand Villages
(www.ericfinn.com)
(www.tenthousandvillages.com)
Fallen Angel Fashions
True Religion
(Tel: 571-331-2060)
(www.truereligionbrandjeans.com)
Habitual (www.habitual.com)
Warisan (www.warisan.com)
Kenneth Cobonpue
Worldstock (www.worldstock.com)
(www.kennethcobonpue.com)
featuring KAS COLLECTION
Founded in 1996, KAS Collection has effectively established
themselves among the fashion industry as a bona fide company to
be reckoned with. KAS Collection has a genuine love for fashion
and the visual inspiration of seeing people wearing their creations
motivates the company of KAS Collection to invent what would
eventually become a unique signature style. For more information,
log onto www.kascollectioninc.com.
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D R E S S I N G
R E S P O N S I B L Y
4YOU (WWW.4YOUMEN.COM) - 4YOU was founded in Denmark
in 1973. From the start, 4YOU has concentrated on the production of
trousers, jackets etc. for the modern man who cares about quality. 4YOU
A/S supports social responsible partners and we therefore list some
reasonable working conditions. 4YOU A/S has here set up the conditions
that must be held by the supplier when producing 4YOU orders.
AMERICAN APPAREL (WWW.AMERICANAPPAREL.NET) - American
Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of clothing for
men, women, kids and dogs. Meaning, we’ve consolidated all stages of
production under one roof at our downtown Los Angeles factory—from
the cutting and sewing, right through to the photography and marketing.
Ultimately, it is this system that allows us to stay competitive while paying
the highest wages in the garment industry. Because we don’t outsource to
local or developing-nation sweatshops (or to ad agencies, for that matter)
the entire process is time-efficient, and we can respond faster to market
demand.
BEADFORLIFE (WWW.BEADFORLIFE.COM) - a poverty eradication
project in Uganda that connects people on two continents to create a
world that works for all, BeadforLife is largely a volunteer organization
inviting people in the resource abundant world to partner with hardworking
but impoverished women in Uganda . We do this through the making and
selling of gorgeous handcrafted paper beads.
CREATIVE VISIONS FOUNDATION (WWW.CREATIVEVISIONS.ORG)
- The Creative Visions Foundation supports people, especially the young,
who use media and the arts to create awareness of social, environmental
or humanitarian issues and effect positive change in local and global
communities.
CRUZ JEWELERS (TEL: 410-863-0777 @ MARLEY STATION) - Nate
Cruz is a 26 yr old jewelry designer and retailer who resides in Glen Burnie,
MD. He has been in the jewelry industry for 8 yrs, the past 3 owning and
operating Cruz Jewelers Inc. Of Mexican and American decent his design
philosophy is also that of a blend. Mixing stones, shells, and precious
metals to create a union of color, contrast, and style. Nate feels it is
important to dress responsibly not only to look good, but to be able to feel
good about the origin of what your wearing.
DEBORAH LINDQUIST (WWW.DEBORAHLINDQUIST.COM) - As one
of LA’s most sought after environmentally conscious designers, Deborah
Lindquist continues to impact the world of fashion with her mix of old
“reincarnated“ and new eco-conscious fabrications. Her love for the
environment and fashion inspires exquisite collections that are not only
Ecologically sensitive but cutting edge as well.
EDUN (WWW.EDUN.IE) - EDUN is a socially conscious clothing company
created by Ali Hewson and Bono with New York clothing designer Rogan
Gregory. The company aims to bring the issue of sustainable employment
to the world of catwalks and high fashion. EDUN utilizes locally run
factories in Africa, South America and India operating on sound business
and ethical bases to produce beautiful clothing.
ELIZABETH MUIR DESIGN (WWW.ELIZABETHMUIR.COM) - Designer,
stylist and world adventurer Elizabeth Muir designs and creates beautiful
handcrafted fashion accessories. Her jeweled belt buckles have been
featured at the American Music Awards, Radio Music Awards, and Live
8. In addition, she has been commissioned to design custom pieces for
bands signed to major record labels. While living and working in Central
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Asia and India, she resolved that one day she would work with artisans in
the developing world to design and create beautiful products that integrate
fleeting indigenous craftwork into her designs that sell around the world
while giving back economically, financially and personally to the artisans.
ERIC FINN (WWW.ERICFINN.COM) - Presenting elite custom suits,
custom shirts, sport coats, tuxedos and accessories, Eric Finn promises
an exclusive, polished and signature look. Eric Finn has an ongoing
commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. In addition
to participating in multiple charity events throughout the area, Eric Finn is
pleased to collect your used and unwanted suits and shirts and donate
them to Menzfit. Menzfit, along with their educational programs, will
distribute the clothing to men in need of professional attire for interviews
and to smooth their transition into the workforce.
FALLEN ANGEL FASHIONS (TEL: 571-331-2060) - Ex-Model turnedfashion-designer William Ferraro created a socially conscious clothing
company with hand crafted styling and designs. Fallen Angel Fashions
incorparates vintage styling with a West Coast Urban Appeal. The textured
designs as well as intricate attention to detail make Fallen Angel Fashions
truly unique
HABITUAL (WWW.HABITUAL.COM) - Habitual is a clothing line that
specializes in one-of-a-kind pieces made for people who enjoy fashion
wear.
KAS COLLECTION (WWW.KASCOLLECTIONINC.COM) - In one
word, KAS Collection is passion. It is about the intense emotion, grand
enthusiasm, and creative spirit of one company and their love of fashion.
With everything from sexy swim wear and alluring “fantasy” wear to
sophisticated evening wear and stylish business attire, KAS Collection
is prepared to dress the entire world in fashion. Founded in 1996, KAS
Collection has effectively established themselves among the fashion
industry as a bona fide company to be reckoned with. KAS Collection
has a genuine love for fashion and the visual inspiration of seeing people
wearing their creations motivates the company of KAS Collection to invent
what would eventually become a unique signature style.
KENNETH COBONPUE (WWW.KENNETHCOBONPUE.COM) - After
completing his studies and apprenticeship in North America and Europe,
Kenneth returned home to Cebu Philippines to manage Interior Crafts of
he Islands, Inc – a furniture design and manufacturing company founded
by Kenneth’s mother, Betty Cobonpue, herself a designer famous for
creating new techniques in working with rattan. Discovering that modern
design could have a new face using natural fibers and materials as the
medium, he slowly created the pieces which form the collection today.
Integrating locally sourced organic materials with innovative hand-made
production techniques offered an alternative to the Western definition of
modern design.
LOOMSTATE (WWW.LOOMSTATE.ORG) - Loomstate is a member of
a cultural movement toward a sustainable future. Through the use of
100% organic cotton, we are focused on making beautiful clothes and
supporting organic farming - an industry vital to our future.
LUISA ROBINSON (WWW.ACCESSORIAINC.COM) - Accessoria Inc.
was founded in 1998 by two energetic and progressive individuals. Lorelei
E. Rodriguez, who is responsible for corporate direction and operation,
and Luisa Robinson for the company’s image and design direction.
Accesoria, Inc. prides itself in producing original and innovative designs
and maintains a firm presence in the European market through the
assistance and collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce
of the Philippines.
MAKE PEACE (WWW.MKPEACE.COM) - MKPiece’s mission is to
advance the concept of a living wage for workers. MKPiece develops
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and implements model economic development programs incorporating
principles of a living wage, workforce development and self-determination,
and fair trade. Specifically, MKPiece is working to provide unemployed,
underemployed and other low-income individuals a route out of poverty
through job training, mentoring, and living wage employment in the
jewelry industry.
an indigenous team of skilled managers, run the factories. The entire
production process takes place within our facilities ensuring that quality is
maintained in each single step from start to finish. The timber, mainly teak
and mahogany, is sourced from government owned plantations, which are
disciplined by a sustainable system of harvesting. The company adheres to
a strict eco-policy and takes all precautions to ensure that only timber with
official documentation is purchased.
MONA ASSEMI (WWW.MONAASSEMI.COM)
NICOLE FARHI (WWW.NICOLEFARHI.COM) - In the last two decades,
Nicole Farhi has emerged as one of the UK’s leading designer names.
Her unique blend of easy, but functional tailoring with luxurious, desirable
separates and accessories has created a loyal following across the
world. As part of parent company, the French Connection Group, Nicole
Farhi upholds the company’s corporate principles of responsibility: the
provision of a safe and healthy environment for our employees and retail
customers; the business’ direct and indirect impact on the environment;
and the employment, environmental and social practices of the business’
suppliers.
PHILLIP LIMM (WWW.31PHILLIPLIM.COM) – 3.1 by Phillip Lim’s raison
d’etre is creating individual looks that are unexpected, unplanned, but
completely relevant.
SIMA AZIMI (TEL: 703-644-7948) - Afghani seamstress and fashion
designer Sima Azimi has helped to create an academy in Afghanistan
where she works with the women to provide them with adequate wages
by educating them in a vocation to create beautiful textiles, clothing,
accessories and other pieces.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES (WWW.TENTHOUSANDVILLAGES.
COM) - Since 1946 Ten Thousand Villages has supported the work of
literally tens of thousands of artisans in over 30 countries in Asia, Africa,
Latin America and the Middle East, making us one the largest fair trade
organizations in North America. Working with more than 100 artisan
groups, Ten Thousand Villages purchases fine pieces from craftspeople
with whom they have longstanding, nurturing relationships…helping to
bring dignity to their lives.
TRUE RELIGION (WWW.TRUERELIGIONBRANDJEANS.COM) – True
Religion Brand Jeans was established in December of 2002 to take denim
in a refreshing new direction. The Los Angeles based premium denim
company has become known for its intense attention to detail: from the
fashion-forward seams, to the remarkable embroidery and innovative
hand-sanded vintage washes, True Religion Brand Jeans has distinguished
itself as a leader in the high-end denim market for men, women and
kids.
UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON (WWW.BENETTON.COM) Benetton has a long history of attention to ethical values and involvement in
social and cultural initiatives. Perhaps the most visible are our institutional
campaigns, touching social themes of wide international significance and
often in cooperation with renown international organizations. Our social
commitment, in fact, goes beyond these campaigns, with initiatives of
both international and local impact. These include, on an international
level, the Leleque Museum in Patagonia, or the Pivano Library, dedicated
primarily to American literature. Locally, the Benetton Foundation focuses
on issues relating to the preservation and promotion of local heritage,
reflecting the strong links which the Group has traditionally maintained
with its territorial roots.
WARISAN (WWW.WARISAN.COM) - Warisan is a specialized
manufacturer of furniture, lighting and accessories. The company prides
itself on its flexibility, broad range of product and attention to quality.
Warisan owns its own manufacturing facilities which are located in Bali
and East Java. Internationally trained directors, who are supported by
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WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
(WWW.WOMENFORWOMEN.ORG) - Women for Women International
mobilizes women to change their lives by bringing a holistic approach
to addressing the unique needs of women in conflict and post-conflict
environments. Women for Women International helps women rebuild
their lives by providing financial and emotional support, job skills training,
rights awareness and leadership education and access to business skills,
capital and markets. Through the program, women become confident,
independent and productive as they embrace the importance of their roles
in rebuilding their families, their communities and ultimately, their nations.
Since 1993, Women for Women International has worked with 70,000
women and distributed more that $28 million in direct aid and microcredit
loans.
WORLDSTOCK (WWW.WORLDSTOCK.COM) - Artisans around the
world have trouble reaching their natural markets due to poverty, poor
information, and the disadvantage of being small-lot producers in an
age of high technology and mass distribution. Yet they are capable of
making exquisite centerpiece products. These artisans could feed their
families, vaccinate their babies, and send their children to school, if we
in the developed world were to purchase the high-quality goods they
know how to make. We realized that Overstock could bridge this global
gap. The result is Worldstock, a store emphasizing sustainability, fairness,
and transparency while empowering artisans to achieve their dreams for
themselves and their families.
PRODUCTION RESOURCES:
VANESSA AURORA (COMING SOON: WWW.VANESSAAURORA.
COM) - After attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising,
Vanessa Aurora has worked with numerous up and coming models, actors,
photographers, make-up, and hair stylists. Vanessa has always been able
to envision of the outcome of a picture by capturing a moment or feeling
it sets Vanessa aside from others in her field.
CHERIE REPRESENTS (WWW.CHERIEREPS.COM) – Cherie Represents
provides talent and services to the photography, fashion and entertainment
communities in several cities across the US. Creative Director Michelene
Cherie and her artists have been involved with various charitable
organizations and enjoy contributing their time and talent to worthy
causes.
DOUGLAS SONDERS PHOTOGRAPHY
(WWW.SONDERSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM) - Douglas Sonders is a celebrity
music photographer and noted photographer for the Grammys, RIAA, and
major record labels.
J. FOR SHWERK (WWW.SHWERK.COM) - Photographing professionally
since 2002 J. has a variety of his fashion and product photography works
published in editorial and advertising campaigns, which have been
featured in US National and International magazines. His eye for product
photography has caught the attention of more than a handful of fortune
500 Internet companies, all whom depend on his ability to step into the
eyes of the consumer. Manifesting product shots in a new light, J. has
dramatically changed the way companies exhibit their products on the
Internet.
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ELIZABETH MUIR (WWW.ELIZABETHMUIR.COM, 202-437-5794 ) Stylist and designer, Elizabeth Muir was hired by a major record label to
style an up and coming band for their album cover. For the Fashion Fights
Poverty shoot, she integrated fashion with the music world by enlisting the
help of Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (founder of Run-DMC) to participate in
the shoot that she styled and produced.
MULÉH (WWW.MULEH.COM) - Following 4 years in South East Asia,
owner Christopher Reiter created Muléh (to come home Javanese) in
1999 to reflect the harmonious subtleties of Asian modern interiors.
Design talents with an aesthetic focusing on clean lines with rich texture are
featured here. Rapidly renewable organic materials used in many pieces
yield a warmer contemporary feel. Traditional crafts of local artisans are
applied and therefore restored in producing these modern designs.
PR AT PARTNERS (WWW.PRATPARTNERS.COM) - At PR at Partners we
specialize in creating tailored styles that are designed to enhance your
looks and match your lifestyle. Do you have a dream self? Perhaps you
crave a chic capsule wardrobe, or maybe you want to add more style - let
us help you discover the dream woman within. Our well-versed team’s
passion, knowledge and skills extend far beyond hair. If you have style and
fashion questions, we have answers.
RED DOOR SPAS ELIZABETH ARDEN (WWW.REDDOORSPAS.COM)
- We are a caring community of like-minded professionals who value
excellence and believe in personal commitment. We attract and retain the
best professionals in the business by providing an enjoyable, rewarding
and challenging work environment in which individual contributions are
valued, efforts are rewarded and associates are provided with opportunities
for continuous professional growth.
SUPREME MANAGEMENT (WWW.SUPREMEMANAGEMENT.COM)
- One of New York’s top model agencies, Supreme Models is a sister
agency to Women Management. Supreme is dedicated to the vision of
eclectic beauty.
T.H.E ARTIST AGENCY (WWW.THEARTISTAGENCY.COM) - T.H.E Artist
Agency in Georgetown is a full service agency that represents over 500
models and stylists. T.H.E is not a modeling school; the opportunity to gain
knowledge of the market and assistance with development is extended to
all talent. As agents T.H.E is proud to promote careers in the areas of
fashion runway, commercial and fashion print. T.H.E is a leader in the
representation of hair and make-up artists, wardrobe stylists, set designers,
food, floral and prop stylists.
THE SPACE (WWW.INTERNATIONAL-LIFESTYLES.COM) - A fabulous
versatile industrial space, with glass garage doors, all white exposed brick,
and exposed duct work. The Space is available for private events, fashion
shoots, cocktail parties, meetings, conferences, dinner parties, motion
picture sets, trunk shows, artist opening, Viking kitchen, etc. The Space
has also installed the latest audio/visual/wireless equipment.
WILHELMINA MODELS (WWW.WILHELMINA.COM) – Today,
Wilhelmina Models is one of the largest and most successful model
management companies in the world. Scouting and developing new talent,
servicing a diverse clientele and successful marketing of the company
keeps Wilhelmina Models on top of an ever-changing industry. Nearly 35
years after Wilhelmina Models was founded, a fashion-forward, diverse
and internationally known company continues to thrive.
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Michael Dumlao
Creative Director
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Vanessa Aurora
Production Director,
Los Angeles
Lisa Streeter
Fashion Director
Paulina Maldonado,
Senior Art Designer
Yvette Castro
Production Director,
Washington DC
Elizabeth Muir
Production Director,
New York
Joshua Beatty,
BOOK PRODUCTION
MANAGER
Maria Luisa Ortiz,
Production Director,
Bogotá
Contributing DESIGNERS:
Special thanks to designers Mona Assemi, Nate Cruz, Eric Finn Custom
Clothiers, William Ferraro of Fallen Angel Fashion, Kenny E. Flanagan of
KAS Collection, Deborah Lindquist, Elizabeth Muir and Maria Luisa Ortiz
for personally granting us use of their wonderful creations.
Contributing Photographers:
J. (Los Angeles), Michael Dumlao (Washington, DC), Salvatore Salamone
(Bogotá), Douglas Sonders (New York)
Stylists:
Vanessa Aurora (Los Angeles), Elizabeth Muir (New York), Lisa Streeter
(Washington, DC)
Hair and Makeup Talent:
Rudy Miles from Aveda (New York); Ngaire Aitken for Cherie Represents,
Svetlana Davoyan and Rochelle Phelps (Los Angeles); Cindy Booth and
Shinika Parris from Red Door Spa, Meaghan Ivas from The Pretty Team for
PR@Partners and Lisa Streeter for SIN (Washington, DC).
MODELS:
Special thanks to special models Henry Akinnuoye, CEO of Lasgiddie
Technologies; Lynda Erkiletian, President of T.H.E Artist Agency; Jack
Evans, Washington, DC Councilmember; Matthew Landsberg, President
of Eric Finn Clothiers; Kadrieka Maiden, Co-Founder and Director of
Communications, Style & Image Network; Darryl “DMC” McDaniels,
hip-hop music legend; Todd McDermott, Anchor, W*USA; Holly Reiser,
Actress; Christopher Reiter, Owner of Muléh.
Special thanks also to the following models who graciously donated
their time and talent: Sam Badger; Michael Balian; Olga Bakhmat
(from Supreme Management model agency); Nate Cruz; Mark Evans;
Naomi Foster; Mia Franco; Neha Goel (from T.H.E Artist Agency); Talia
Greismann (from T.H.E Artist Agency); Veronica Hoffman; Matt Lamm;
Dierdre McCullagh; Travis Myers; Heidie Nelson; Alexander F. Rodriguez
(from Wilhelmina Models); Cassandra Wallace; Oksana; Byron Roberson;
Mingo Roberts;
EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Extra special thanks to: Daniel
Arrieta, Karen and Mitchel Cox,
Sylvie Luanghy, Irvin Marrero,
Muléh Home Furnishings, Red Light
PR (Deborah Lindquist’s Publicist)
Byron Roberson, Christopher
Sepesy, Stephen Sobhani, T.H.E
Artist Agency.
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