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Fashion brands giving back in response to the coronavirus pandemic

Celia Fernandez   

Fashion brands giving back in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Everlane is donating all of the profits from its 100% Human Collection to Feeding America.Everlane
  • Fashion companies, just like beauty and cosmetic brands, are donating to charities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  • SKIMS, for instance, donated $1 million to Baby2Baby, a charity that is helping families impacted by the outbreak.
  • Everlane, Kendra Scott, and Allbirds are also stepping up to help.
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Denim brand Mavi is donating 20% of online profits to support to local organizations in the New York area.

Denim brand Mavi is donating 20% of online profits to support to local organizations in the New York area.
Mavi sells denim for both men and women.      Mavi

For the month of May, Mavi is donating 20% of profits to support The Meatball Shop and KIPP NJ, two organizations working ot feed those affected by the pandemic.

Pharaoun, a Miami-based cocktail ring brand, is donating 100% of profits from sales of its America cocktail ring.

Pharaoun, a Miami-based cocktail ring brand, is donating 100% of profits from sales of its America cocktail ring.
The America cocktail rings retail for $115.      Pharaoun

The Miami-based cocktail ring brand is donating the money to No Kid Hungry through the month of May.

UNIQLO is donating 20,000 pieces from its AIRism Collection.

UNIQLO is donating 20,000 pieces from its AIRism Collection.
Everything in the AIRism collection is under $30.      UNIQLO

UNIQLO's AIRism collection is designed to keep the wearer cool, dry, and comfortable throughout the day. The brand is donating the items to the Montefiore Health System and NYC Health + Hospitals.

J.Jill is offering nurses, first responders, and healthcare workers $50 to shop their newest collection through May 31.

J.Jill is offering nurses, first responders, and healthcare workers $50 to shop their newest collection through May 31.
J.Jill sells clothes in sizes ranging from two to 28.      J.Jill

On top of that, J.Jill is also donating $50,000 to First Responders First through the brand's compassion fund.

UK clothing brand Boden donated 16,000 items of nightwear and clothing to those volunteering with the NHS.

UK clothing brand Boden donated 16,000 items of nightwear and clothing to those volunteering with the NHS.
Boden donated nightwear and clothing to women, men, and children.      https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/phoebe-pj-pants-milkshake-flags/sty-t0539-pnk?cat=C1_S2_G1014&pid=T0539-T0539-G_00000003257

Boden provided the clothing to 15 NHS (United Kingdom National Health Service) trusts across the UK through the Helpforce charity, an organization that is helping NHS staff who are unable to go back home and recovered patients get clothes.

Online bridal dress company Azazie is giving 30 brides in need a free dress.

Online bridal dress company Azazie is giving 30 brides in need a free dress.
The brand sells dresses for under $1,000.      Azazie

After gifting five brides in need a wedding dress in April, Azazie is going to be giving gowns to 30 more brides.

The brides will be selected from an existing pool of entries and more brides can still enter if they missed the deadline. Entries can be emailed to social@azazie.com and the winners will be announced every Friday until May 31.

The brand sells beautiful pieces that retail for under $1,000 and range from size zero to size 30.

For Love & Lemons is making face masks and donating one for every one sold.

For Love & Lemons is making face masks and donating one for every one sold.
The masks retail for $5.      https://forloveandlemons.com/products/single-mask-peach

For Love & Lemons is donating masks to nonprofit organizations across the country in need of non-medical masks.

"These masks are not being sold for a profit. The money we charge for the masks pays the sewers and materials," a press release shared with Insider stated.

Ivory Ella is giving back 100% of net proceeds from the sale of its HOPE charity tee to support Project Sunshine.

Ivory Ella is giving back 100% of net proceeds from the sale of its HOPE charity tee to support Project Sunshine.
The Hope tee retails for $35 and is available in five different colors.      Ivory Ella

Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that is helping provide hospitalized children with individual Activity Kits. Ivory Ella is using its Rhode Island-based fulfillment center to help assemble kits for the organization and is shipping them to over 350 hospitals across the United States.

Through May, Maison Miru is donating 20% of its profits from the Love Pill Charm Necklace to frontline workers at Montefiore Hospital Group in NYC.

Through May, Maison Miru is donating 20% of its profits from the Love Pill Charm Necklace to frontline workers at Montefiore Hospital Group in NYC.
The Love Pill Charm Necklace retails for $138.      Maison Miru

This donation comes after Maison Miru bought and donated 200 surgical masks and 1,500 N95 masks to Montefiore Hospital Group in New York, the San Francisco General, and Oakland Children's Hospital in California.

Rent the Runway is donating a 5-pack of masks for each pack sold.

Rent the Runway is donating a 5-pack of masks for each pack sold.
The Rent the Runway masks retail 5 for $50.      Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is selling 5 reusable masks for $50 and donating a pack to Project Renewal, a New York-based nonprofit organization that helps end homelessness. The masks donated will be distributed to the shelters and housing programs in the Project Renewal network across NYC.

Ministry of Supply is creating 3D knit masks for healthcare professionals.

Ministry of Supply is creating 3D knit masks for healthcare professionals.
Ministry of Supply is known for creating work-appropriate clothing.      Ministry of Supply

The MIT-founded brand Ministry of Supply has donated the masks they've created so far to the Boston Medical Center. The company is also asking for donations so that 100% of them can go to the production and distribution of more masks.

Ministry of Supply is also donating 20% of its sales to fund mass production.

Roxanne Assoulin created five new "Remind Yourself" bracelets, and is donating a portion of the profits.

Roxanne Assoulin created five new "Remind Yourself" bracelets, and is donating a portion of the profits.
Roxanne Assoulin sells whimsical jewelry that can be easily personalized.      Roxanne Assoulin

The personalized jewelry designer, Roxanne Assoulin, is donating 10% of the profits from sales of the $130 bracelets to the Direct Relief.

The bracelets feature sayings like "One Day at a Time," "Seize the Day," "Just Breathe," "Faith Not Fear," and "Stay Safe."

TOMS will be donating one-third of net profits to different organizations.

TOMS will be donating one-third of net profits to different organizations.
Since it launched in 2006, TOMS has been donating shoes to those in need.      TOMS

The footwear brand created the TOMS COVID-19 Global Giving Fund, which donates to the following organizations: Americares, Crisis Text Line, International Medical Corps, Partners in Health, and WaterAid.

For every $3 TOMS makes, $1 will be donated to the COVID-19 Global Giving Fund.

Denim brand Celebrity Pink is donating 100% of its site profits for three months.

Denim brand Celebrity Pink is donating 100% of its site profits for three months.
Celebrity Pink sells affordable denim jackets and jeans.      Celebrity Pink

Celebrity Pink is giving the proceeds from all sales to support the American Nurses Association.

Vionic, a beloved shoe brand of Oprah Winfrey, gifted shoes to medical workers.

Vionic, a beloved shoe brand of Oprah Winfrey, gifted shoes to medical workers.
Vionic donated the slip-on sneaker from its Pro Collection to medical workers.      Vionic

In April, Vionic donated shoes and orthotics to emergency departments in the US. The brand also gifted the slip-on sneaker from its Pro collection, which was developed with healthcare workers in mind.

Thursday Boot Co is working to produce masks and also donate money.

Thursday Boot Co is working to produce masks and also donate money.
Thursday Boot Co sells a variety of shoes for men and women.      Thursday Boot Co

In addition to its plan to donate at least 14,000 masks, Thursday Boot Co held its first-ever warehouse sale and donated $15 for every pair of shoes sold. Since then, the brand has raised over $100,000 for Direct Relief.

Kate Spade New York donated $100,000 to the Crisis Text Line.

Kate Spade New York donated $100,000 to the Crisis Text Line.
Kate Spade New York.      Kate Spade New York

Kate Spade New York and Crisis Text Line have been partners for years. This donation will fund a program to provide doctors and nurses with mental health support as they face the pandemic head-on. The iconic fashion brand is also asking others to join the cause by donating.

The company is also offering people a chance to take a 2-week training program that will qualify them to volunteer their counseling services through the Crisis Text Line.

Rothy's donated $20,000 to Direct Relief and started a new coalition to help share information on the production of supplies like face masks.

Rothy
Rothy's donated money and created a new open-source coalition.      Rothy's

Rothy's donated to Direct Relief, an organization that provides equipment for front-line workers.

The shoe company has already been producing prototypes of PPEs, including a protective scrub suit it posted on Instagram. After receiving an email from another CEO asking to share the pattern, Rothy decided to create an open-source platform for companies and people looking to create their own personal protective equipment, called The Open Innovation Coalition.

Bombas is donating socks to healthcare workers nationwide.

Bombas is donating socks to healthcare workers nationwide.
The apparel brand already donates an item for every item purchased.      Bombas

Aside from continuing to donate an item for every item purchased, Bombas is also donating socks to healthcare workers. The brand is also working on securing items for the New York City homeless.

Good American is giving 100% of proceeds to Baby2Baby from sales of its Good Mama sweatshirt.

Good American is giving 100% of proceeds to Baby2Baby from sales of its Good Mama sweatshirt.
The Good Mama sweatshirt is available in sizes XS-3XL.      Good American

After Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede's Good American had a 30% off sitewide sale in April and donated a portion of the proceeds to Baby2Baby, now the brand is donating 100% of proceeds to the same organization from sales of its limited-edition collab with LA-based artist Alex Israel.

Hanna Andersson is donating organic cotton pajama sets, known as HannaJams, to hospitals across the US.

Hanna Andersson is donating organic cotton pajama sets, known as HannaJams, to hospitals across the US.
The pajamas will come in adult, children, and baby sizes.      Hanna Andersson

The children's brand is donating pajamas in a variety of sizes and patterns for adults, children, and babies to hospitals in New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California.

Hanna Andersson is also donating PJs to Baby2Baby's COVID-19 Emergency Response Program, which is providing basic essentials to children in need.

Angela Roi will be donating 100% of the profits from the purchase of the Rebellion Eco-Bag.

Angela Roi will be donating 100% of the profits from the purchase of the Rebellion Eco-Bag.
The donation will go directly to securing and delivering PPEs.      Angela Roi

The designer is donating the proceeds to A Million Masks, a fundraising campaign helping to secure medical masks, and other Personal Protective Equipment, for healthcare workers in the busiest emergency rooms and intensive care units in New York City.

Qüero is donating 15% of its online profits to help feed New Yorkers.

Qüero is donating 15% of its online profits to help feed New Yorkers.
Qüero is donating 15% to City Harvest.      Qüero Shoes

The brand of premium leather shoes is giving 15% of all profits from its shoe sales to City Harvest.

Studs is giving $5 from every order to the Food Bank For New York City.

Studs is giving $5 from every order to the Food Bank For New York City.
Aside from selling jewelry, Studs is also a piercing studio.      Studs

After donating 20% of its profits in April and giving $10 for every $15 mini-tote swag pack to Food Bank For New York City, Studs is now giving $5 for every order to the organization.

NYDJ is donating 10% of all its online proceeds to the United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.

NYDJ is donating 10% of all its online proceeds to the United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
The brand is also having a 25% off sitewide sale.      NYDJ

Starting on March 26, the brand announced it was donating all proceeds from NYDJ.com to the newly formed United Way fund. Through the partnership, NYDJ is sending funding directly to the states that need it.

For every purchase of Mansur Gavriel's iconic Bucket Bag, the brand donated 10% of sales in April.

For every purchase of Mansur Gavriel
Mansur Gavriel's bucket bag is available in three different sizes and an array of colors.      Mansur Gavriel

Mansur Gavriel donated directly to the GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund for every purchase of the bucket bag in any size and color.

Brooks Running donated 10,000 pairs of shoes to healthcare professionals across the country and is still going.

Brooks Running donated 10,000 pairs of shoes to healthcare professionals across the country and is still going.
Brooks Running launched a shoe donation program on April 2.      Brooks Running

In April, Brooks Running asked healthcare workers to sign up with their name, address, shoe size, and the name of their employer to get a free pair of shoes. Since then, the brand is now donating a pair of shoes when customers buy the Glycerin 18, Transcend 7, Levitate 3, or Bedlam 2 running shoes. Or make any purchase of $150+ in Brooks gear.

For every item sold from Fablectics and Demi Lovato's limited-edition collection, $5 will be donated.

For every item sold from Fablectics and Demi Lovato
The brand is pledging up to $125,000 now through June 30 to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.      Courtesy of Fabletics

Fabletics is pledging up to $125,000, now through June 30, that will be donated to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization.

"This is our chance to help the people in our community who need it most during this extraordinary time," Lovato said in a press release.

Universal Standard gave those in the US medical community a free piece from its Foundation line.

Universal Standard gave those in the US medical community a free piece from its Foundation line.
Each item comes in different colors.      Universal Standard

The brand's Foundation line includes tees, tanks, and bodysuits. Universal Standard has already donated $250,000 worth of items from the line, and in April, it offered a buy-one-give-one option to customers who would like to be a part of the initiative. If you purchased a piece of Foundation, Universal Standard will split the price of donating to someone on the waitlist.

At the end of it, Universal Standard was able to donate $500,000 worth of Foundation to doctors, nurses, and other medical workers fighting COVID-19 on the front lines.

In April, Margaux is donated 10% of all sales to support healthcare workers.

In April, Margaux is donated 10% of all sales to support healthcare workers.
Margaux is donating 10% of all sales to either the Direct Relief Organization or Doctors Without Borders.      Margaux

The luxury shoe brand, which is most known for its signature $245 classic flat, let customers chose to donate their 10% to either the Direct Relief Organization or Doctors Without Borders.

Fine jewelry company Liven Co. is donating 10% of its profits to the Direct Relief Organization.

Fine jewelry company Liven Co. is donating 10% of its profits to the Direct Relief Organization.
Liven Co. is donating 10% of profits to the Direct Relief Organization.      Liven Co.

Liven Co. specializes in beautiful pieces like the $450 diamond star and moon huggies above. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the company is donating 10% of its profits to the Direct Relief Organization, which helps provide healthcare professionals with protective equipment and other essential medical supplies.

Staud is offering 25% off the entire site and is donating 10% of sales to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.

Staud is offering 25% off the entire site and is donating 10% of sales to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
Staud is donating 10% of sales to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.      Staud

The LA-based brand has beautiful handbags like the $295 Mini Shirley Bag above for 25% off right now. Just like Paige, Staud donated to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels in April.

Fine jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer is donating 20% of its profits to Baby2Baby.

Fine jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer is donating 20% of its profits to Baby2Baby.
Jennifer Meyer is donating 20% of all sales to Baby2Baby through the end of March.      Jennifer Meyer

Through the end of March, Jennifer Meyer, a favorite jewelry designer of celebrities like Meghan Markle, donated to Baby2Baby. She has served as a board member for the past three years, according to her Instagram statement.

"Right now, children are in dire need of basic necessities. Parents are out of work, not making a penny, can't afford to buy items like formula, food or diapers for their children. I've heard directly from parents going to the store with their last $5 to buy formula and none is even available. Please donate whatever you can to help these families who need it the most ❤️ Stay safe and let's help each other every which way we can! All my love, Jen ❤️," she wrote.

Kenneth Cole is donating 20% of the net sales from its website to the COVID-19 solidarity response fund.

Kenneth Cole is donating 20% of the net sales from its website to the COVID-19 solidarity response fund.
Kenneth Cole is donating 20% of net sales from its website.      Kenneth Cole

A portion of your purchase of these $115 snakeskin-embossed sandals will go toward helping to fight the coronavirus. Kenneth Cole is donating 20% of its net sales to the COVID-19 solidarity response fund, which helps those impacted by the pandemic.

Vardagen is giving 20% of the sales from its PNDMC collection to "independent freelance creatives that are currently out of work due to the coronavirus."

Vardagen is giving 20% of the sales from its PNDMC collection to "independent freelance creatives that are currently out of work due to the coronavirus."
Vardagen is donating 20% of sales from its PNDMC collection.      Vardagen

Vardagen's PNDMC collection "is designed to explore and make the best of this crazy situation we've all found ourselves in," according to the clothing brand's website. It features $42 T-shirts, $15 towels, and an $85 hoodie that says "Wash your hands, sinners."

Frame is also donating 20% of all its profits to Baby2Baby.

Frame is also donating 20% of all its profits to Baby2Baby.
Frame is donating 20% of all profits to Baby2Baby.      Frame

Just like SKIMS, Frame was offering 20% off the entire site and donating 20% of all its profits to Baby2Baby.

Paige is donating 20% of all profits to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.

Paige is donating 20% of all profits to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
Paige is donating 20% of all profits to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.      Paige

In April, Paige was offering 25% off site-wide and giving 20% of all its profits to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization that prepares and delivers meals to seniors and other residents of Los Angeles in need, with the code "FRIENDS2020."

Luna Skye by Samantha Conn is donating $100 from every order to One Fair Wage.

Luna Skye by Samantha Conn is donating $100 from every order to One Fair Wage.
Luna Skye by Samantha Coon is donating to One Fair Wage through the month of May.      @lskyejewelry/Instagram

The jewelry brand, Luna Skye, is donating to One Fair Wage, an organization that offers financial assistance to those whose jobs have been impacted by the pandemic, through the end of May.

Modern Citizen announced it will be donating $10 from every order over $150 and matching each donation.

Modern Citizen announced it will be donating $10 from every order over $150 and matching each donation.
Modern Citizen is donating $10 from every $150 order to Feeding America.      Modern Citizen

On March 19, Modern Citizen announced on Instagram that starting immediately, it would be donating $10 from every order over $150, as well as matching each donation for a total contribution of $20 to Feeding America's COVID-19 response fund.

"We're thankful for each and every person continuing to shop with us — it's a very tough moment for small businesses, but an even tougher time for millions of Americans who are extra vulnerable due to impact from the COVID outbreak. Regardless of how you choose to make an impact, we hope that helping others lifts your spirits. Seeing our communities take action has certainly inspired us," the caption read.

Everlane is also donating to Feed America's COVID-19 response fund.

Everlane is also donating to Feed America
Everlane is donating all profits from its 100% Human Collection to Feeding America.      Everlane

The clothing retailer is giving all profits from its 100% Human Collection to Feeding America's COVID-19 response fund, which is helping food banks during the pandemic.

The collection includes a $25 crew shirt in small print and medium print, a $25 box-cut tee, a $25 muscle tank, a $48 french terry sweatshirt, and a $48 french terry hoodie.

Allbirds is donating shoes to anyone who works in healthcare that is helping to fight COVID-19.

Allbirds is donating shoes to anyone who works in healthcare that is helping to fight COVID-19.
Allbirds is donating their popular wool runner sneaker.      Allbirds

The San-Francisco based company shared a statement on Instagram on March 20 that it would be donating a pair of its popular $95 wool runner sneakers in the tuke matcha colorway while supplies lasted. It asked healthcare workers to email together@allbirds.com to claim their shoes.

"To our US healthcare community — we want to thank you for being on the front lines and helping to keep our communities healthy. We appreciate and admire everything you are doing," the Instagram caption read.

Crocs donated 10,000 pairs of free shoes to US healthcare workers.

Crocs donated 10,000 pairs of free shoes to US healthcare workers.
Crocs CEO Andrew Rees said in a statement the company came up with the idea after talking to healthcare workers about how they could help.      Gary Perkin/Shutterstock

In March, a spokesperson told Business Insider that healthcare workers could claim a free pair of shoes on its site every day from 12 p.m. ET. Each day, 10,000 new pairs of Crocs will be added to the site until the stocks run out.

Jewelry brand Kendra Scott is giving back in two different ways.

Jewelry brand Kendra Scott is giving back in two different ways.
50% of all proceeds from the Everlyne Bracelets will directly support Feeding America's COVID-19 response fund.      Kendra Scott

The first is that 50% of all profits from the $40 Everlyne friendship bracelet, which is available in six different colorways, will be directly donated to Feeding America's COVID-19 response fund. It is helping food banks support communities impacted by the pandemic.

On March 17, Kendra Scott also donated 500,000 meals to kickstart the campaign.

SKIMS donated 20% of the profits from its restock of The Cotton Collection and $1 million.

SKIMS donated 20% of the profits from its restock of The Cotton Collection and $1 million.
The Cotton Collection restocked on Monday, March 23 at 9 a.m. PT.      @skims/Instagram

As of Monday, March 23 at 9 a.m. PT, SKIMS started donating to Baby2Baby's COVID-19 emergency response program, which is on a mission to provide basic essentials to children in need.

Everything in The Cotton Collection is available in five different colors: bone (white), iris mica (lavender), mineral (green), kyanite (blue), and soot (black).

It includes a $34 rib tank, $52 rib thermal leggings, a $20 rib thong, a $28 rib brief, and the $32 rib boxer, just to name a few.

On March 27, SKIMS announced the restock of its Solutionwear, and in doing so that its $1 million donation to families affected by COVID-19 too.

Cupcakes and Cashmere donated 20% of its profits in March.

Cupcakes and Cashmere donated 20% of its profits in March.
Cupcakes and Cashmere is donating to the CDC Foundation emergency response fund indefinitely.      Cupcakes and Cashmere

In March, Emily Schuman, the creator of the Cupcakes and Cashmere, announced her shop — which sells fun clothes like the $88 Bradshaw handbag in the photo above — was donating 20% of its profits to the CDC Foundation's emergency response fund.

The discount was immediately applied at checkout, couldn't be combined with other offers, and excluded fine jewelry.

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