I’ve always had a passion for fashion, and a great concern for our community as well.
And so it occurred to me, why not merge my passion for fashion with my compassion?
So I have launched Fashion Fusion, a fashion event with the theme, "Inspired Giving, Inspired Style," that will serve as a fundraiser with benefits going to Washington Area Women’s Foundation.
The fashion event will celebrate and support local, independent fashion designers and boutiques, while raising money to benefit women and girls of our region. It’s truly merging local business, local style and giving back to our local community!
When I was considering which organization to donate the event proceeds to, I knew that I wanted the funds to benefit women and girls, because I personally feel that when you invest in women and girls, you exponentially improve families and communities. It alarms me that one in three families headed by single mothers in our region are living in poverty, and I wanted to do something to help.
I knew that The Women’s Foundation had the track record and the expertise to really make an impact with the event proceeds.
And not only will the event make a difference, but it’s going to be fun and, well, fashionable.
We’ll be featuring local fashion mavericks in the DC/MD/VA area with the best local boutiques and emerging designers exhibiting at markdown prices (read: really good deals!). The fashion show itself will be mega hot, featuring the hottest style trends by local independent designers. There will also be a fun silent auction with items kindly donated by local businesses that support the work of Fashion Fusion.
This is all happening on June 28 from 6-10 p.m. (VIP early access at 5) at the Embassy of France. For more information, visit Fashion Fusion or email me.
Dejha Bower is creative director of the Fashion Fusion event, which is donating its proceeds to Washington Area Women’s Foundation.
