Fair Trade Fashion Show Fundraiser To Fight Trafficking
The Fair Trade Fashion Show Fundraiser is this Saturday!
Saturday, July 29, 2017
7:00pm – 9:30pm
CTRL Collective
Downtown Los Angeles
833 S Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90014
Get Your Fair Trade Fashion Show Tickets Here!
All ticket sales go directly to benefit Free the Slaves in their mission to fight trafficking.
Note: This is NOT a sponsored post! This is a fun event with a great message and this is one of the ways that I can support it.
Sometimes it is just about doing what is right.
The Fair Trade Fashion Show Fundraiser is hosted by Bead and Reel and the amazing founder of Bead and Reel, Sica Schmitz.
Sica has a vision of bringing Fair Trade Fashion to the forefront of the entire fashion industry. She intends to dispel the myth that fair trade is synonymous with burlap sack dresses and high price tags. These clothes can, in fact, be very affordable and very beautiful. One of my favorites from Bead and Reel is the beautiful Daksha Tunic. The tunic is very reasonably priced at just $55.
The Fair Trade Fashion Show is focused on using fashion as a platform for education and awareness. It is further proof that we can use our dollars to support what is right. We can use those same dollars to end that which is wrong. In this case, slavery.
It may seem odd that I am using the word “slavery” in this “modern age” but it is important to realize that slavery is still very much a part of our world.
[ctt template=”8″ link=”G15fu” via=”yes” nofollow=”yes”]In fact, slavery is a $150 billion industry. There are approximately 21 million slaves in our world right now and they exist in every country, including America. [/ctt]
We can change this. This event is a great place to get involved and add to a movement to make this change.
[ctt template=”8″ link=”2TK4e” via=”no” nofollow=”yes”]Shop the runway while enjoying this evening of plant-based foods, fair trade drinks, panel discussions and a curated fashion show.[/ctt]
There are even awesome swag bags.
FEATURING
- Nada Jones, LIBERTY | Kestrel Jenkins, Conscious Chatter | Mike Farid, Nature USA | Hoda Katebi, JooJoo Azad | Jeff Denby, The Renewal Workshop
- Signature cocktails by Fair Trade Drinks | Raw bites by Âu Lac | Organic treats by Baby Love Sweetery | Fairtrade hydration by Harmless Coconut Water | Vegan sushi demo by Sprouted Chick | Comfort food by Rachel’s Cosmic Cuisine | Homemade vegan cheese by Plant Alchemy
- Global runway show featuring 15+ fair trade + vegan designers, curated by Sica Schmitz of Bead & Reel
- Pop Up Shop by Maggie’s Organics | GlobeIn | Malia Designs | Heshima Kenya | Ten Thousand Villages | Lucy & Jo | Hipsters for Sisters | Gaffer & Child | Bead & Reel + more!
- VIP Swag Bags including gifts from Bead & Reel | Raven + Lily | Twinkle Apothecary | Fair Trade Drinks | Bare Snacks | My Sister | Lucy & Jo | The Tote Project | LA Relaxed | Gaffer & Child | Hands Producing Hope | Maggie’s Organics + more
Get Your Fair Trade Fashion Show Tickets Here!
If you cannot make the event but still want to support the movement, donations are graciously accepted. There is also this super cute fundraiser tee from Beda and Reel.
100% of the proceeds from The Fair Trade Fashion Show go to Free The Slaves.
Free The Slaves is an organization focused on allowing survivors of trafficking to rebuild their lives.
Free The Slaves has brought a new awareness to the fact that slavery still exists. Grassroot efforts, media awareness and support of communities through education and vocational training is the focus of Free The Slaves.
[ctt template=”8″ link=”F2DC6″ via=”no” nofollow=”yes”]Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, food and fashion for a cause. [/ctt]
Get Your Fair Trade Fashion Show Tickets Today!
20 thoughts on “Fair Trade Fashion Show Fundraiser To Fight Trafficking”
Great awareness event, as many people don’t realize slavery still exists.
That is so true and the first step to change is always awareness.
This sounds like a great event! I love that it’s supporting such a great cause too. So cool!
I am super impressed by the folks behind this event. There are so many people coming together to really make a change. It is a beautiful thing.
What a great event for a great cause! Wish I lived closer!
I wish that you did too. 🙂
What an amazing cause! The fundraiser tee is super cute, I think I will check that out ☺️
That is awesome and much appreciated.
very inspiring! that’s such a great way to make a difference and empower people!
I completely agree. It is fun, educational and raises awareness. That is a brilliant mix.
This is a great cause to bring awareness to! I recently saw a preview for a documentary coming out. I want to say it’s called the cost of fashion or something along those lines. It’s really sad when you think about the fact that Americans are heavy consumers. We buy buy buy but never stop to think where it comes from or the price that’s paid to get it here!
Thank you for mentioning the movie. I just did a web search on it and found this: https://truecostmovie.com/about/
This event sounds like a wonderful way to bring awareness and change !! 🙂
I am super impressed by what they have put together.
What an inspiring read and message. Something many people would want to help and contribute towards. I live in Japan so I can’t make it to the show but at least I can wear the tshirt and donate
Thank you so much for doing that. It means a great deal.
Thank you for this:) I will for sure going to check it out.
Wonderful. That is what I like to hear.
That’s a gorgeous tunic! I’d love to see more of her pieces.
Right? There are several that I like. You should definitely look around on her site.