The 2010 “Raw” theme is about nurturing untapped creative energy, asserting creativity over trends, artisanship over mass-production, natural fibers over synthetics, young ideas over cynicism, and opportunity over poverty. “Raw” is a return to the “primal” state of making clothes and art for both spiritual nourishment and economic survival. It is a celebration of fashion not as protection from the elements, but as artistic adornment that expresses a person’s identity and vision of the world.
“Raw” also connects FFP to its youth, micro-donation, and green industry programs – all of which are very “young” (both in the sense that at least one program is youth oriented, and also in that the programs are in the beginning stages). “Raw” describes how FFP provides tools for youth to embrace and cultivate their innate capacity to create and better their lives. “Raw” also calls on FFP and our supporters to help us refine our programs by participating, shaping and executing.
Fashion Fights Poverty invites you to join us for a special jewelry event featuring Stella Dot and the launch of the
2010 Dress Responsibly Lookbook Series
The "Raw" issue
May 20th 6pm-930pm
Puro Cafe Georgetown
1529 Wisconsin Avenue NW
DC
A portion of sales from Stella & Dots Jewelry will be donated to Fashion Fights Poverty.
$20 suggested donation. The first 15 donors will receive a copy of the Raw Lookbook.
Please rsvp to rsvp@fashionfightspoverty.org
Join us on May 20th for the launch of "Raw", the first issue in the new 4-part Dress Responsibly Lookbook series of 2010. The current "Raw" issue features: an introduction to Eco and Ethical fashion written by Sarah Magallanes and illustrated by Abby Greenawalt; a forest-bohemian-style fashion spread by the ever-talented Jodi King; an essay on Sri Lanka's commitment to sustainable apparel production writen by Brownwen DeSena and illustrated by Michael Muscenti; program updates by Yvette Castro with photos by Apt3 Photography; and ethical style tips by Elaine Mensah and shot by Walter Grio.
100% of proceeds from the sale of the Lookbook benefit FFP's local youth programs and global microfinance acitivities. Sponsored by Stella Dot.
Wednesday, March 24, 7 to 930 PM
Aminity Building, Senate Square Towers,
211 I (eye) Street,
Washington, DC
Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) has partnered with Senate Square Towers to host “Lush,” a Luxury Silent Auction & Soiree on Wednesday, March 24th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Woodrow Wilson High School Clothing & Textile Program as well as Aid to Artisan’s (ATA) Haitian Artisan Recovery Fund.
Luxury silent auction items include a 32-inch Television, Nintendo WII, an Xbox 360, home cookware, Ed Hardy, designer bags by Coach, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton, and much more.
FFP provides support to local youth and community programs by fiscally sponsoring Woodrow Wilson High School’s Clothing & Textile Program. The program, which began in the 1930s, includes up to 225 students, 75% of the school’s total enrollment. FFP’s financial partnership provides supplies, materials (including fabric, notions, scissors, among other materials), and curriculum support (including dress forms and other props).
For this event, FFP will also collaborate with ATA in support of their Haitian Artisan Recovery Fund. The Haitian Artisan Recovery Fund is currently providing emergency assistance to stone workers in Leogane, paper mache artisans in Jacmel, and basket makers in LaValle who were affected by the earthquake.
Saturday, February 27
3 to 6 PM
ArtSpring, 8519 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
(http://www.artspringsilverspring.com/)
ArtSpring presents "Yinibini Baby". The cutest handmade clothing and accessories for little ones. Clothing and accessories are handmade out of the most stylish cotton and bamboo fabrics. Items include bibs, burp cloths, dresses, crib blankets, pants, onesies and more! Appetizers and drinks provided.
A percentage of Yinibini sales will benefit FFP's youth programs to support ethical, local and handmade products.
Thursday, February 25, 7 to 10 PM
L2 Lounge,
3315 Cady's Alley NW
(between 33 & 34 off M)
Washington, DC
Suggested donation $5
Fashion Fights Poverty brings in funds from the community to support innovative programs and initiatives which display the powerful impact that fashion and artisans can have on alleviating poverty. Through this campaign FFP’s goal is to show that “a million small donations make a big change.” This fundraising campaign will provide sustainable fabric, school supplies, and curricular support to students for the Clothing and Textile Program at Woodrow Wilson High School. Specialty discounted drinks and food will be provided.
Woodrow Wilson High School Clothing and Textile Program
Fashion Fights Poverty has partnered with Woodrow Wilson High School to fund its Clothing and Textile Program (CTP), a program that began in the 1930s as part of the Home Economic and Arts curriculum. The program has evolved over the years and typically includes up to 225 students, 75% of the school’s total enrollment. Providing $5,000 worth of school supplies, materials (including fabric, notions, scissors, among other materials), and curriculum support (including dress forms and other props); FFP is committed to the education and development of Washington, D.C.’s future design leaders and fashion experts.
