Tuesday, April 2, 2013

    Trunk shows have been best know for their highly beneficial advances, not only for the designer himself but the stores or boutiques as well. But what if the reason behind such show is not entirely recognition or profit oriented? What if there is a deeper more meaningful reason in showing off or introducing some one's merchandise?

     In honor of International Women's Day, Donna Karan, my muse and inspiration as well as one of my favorite designers together with SAME SKY, hosted an ethical shopping event to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements women have made around the world.


     SAME SKY is a fair-trade company producing collections of hand blown glass beads crocheted by artisan women in Africa living with HIV/AIDS. During the trunk show, SAME SKY debuted their new collections Faith Earring and Harmony Bracelets, as well as showcased its first product for men, stunning beaded cufflinks. In addition to purchasing products that help empower artisans in Africa, guest were given an opportunity to shop DKNY's Spring 2013 collection and receive 10% off all DKNY purchases, from which a portion was donated to the SAME SKY company.




    Reading through the Daily News, I stumbled upon an article with a same interesting headline "Saks + SAME SKY Ethical Shopping Event". As I've read into it, I've found out that on Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th, 2013 Saks Fifth Avenue will play host to an ethical shopping event, or as we say in our fashion jargon a "Trunk show" featuring SAME SKY Jewelry. The event will commemorate the anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide.

   I've researched the company a bit more and found out that SAME SKY is a fair-trade company whose mission is to empower women worldwide and inspire a movement of women empowering women. Founded in 2008, SAME SKY aims to be a part of the global movement lifting women out of poverty by giving them the tools to become the entrepreneurs and lead self sustaining lives.


    If the movement behind this organization doesn't give you a reason to throw a good and beneficial trunk show, then what does?

Well done DKNY and well done Saks Fifth Avenue !!!

    If it made you interested even a little bit and maybe melted your heart just as mine, check out this video about the SAME SKY's mission:



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2 comments:

  1. Emily of BostonApril 3, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I had the pleasure of hearing Donna Karan speak at the Annual Retail Industry Luncheon at this year's NRF Big Show back in January. She is truly an inspiration - she is passionate about design, philanthropy, and she is a practicing yogi! It doesn't surprise me in the least that she opened up her store to host a trunk show for SAME SKY to benefit a good cause. It ties in nicely with all of her other philanthropic efforts.

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  2. Glam and SprinklesApril 3, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Such a cool organization and amazing story behind it! I wish I had heard about this earlier but thank you for posting this, these women are AMAZING!! Really interesting story and they create such inspirational, spiritual, pieces. DKNY should totally promote this more and spread the word.

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