The fashion industry is joining in the fight against coronavirus.
A number of fashion designers, brands and influential figures are making donations to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak, which is continuing its global spread to more than 100 countries with roughly 121,000 cases and 4,366 deaths as of March 10.
As the virus continues to impact the fashion industry and cause the cancellations and postponement of a number of major events — including SXSW and Coachella — the likes of Giorgio Armani, influencer Chiara Ferragni and Gucci chief executive officer Marco Bizzarri, among others, are making an effort to help stop the virus’ spread.
See WWD’s list of the fashion designers and influential figures that are making donations to help combat COVID-19 below.
This article will be updated as news develops
Bulgari:
Bulgari made a donation to the Istituto Lazzaro Spallanzani in Rome on Feb. 6, aiding its research department in purchasing a microscopic image acquisition system that will help advance the institute’s ability in preventing and treating COVID-19. The machine is valued at 100,000 euros.
Chiara Ferragni and Fedez:
Powerhouse fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni revealed on March 9 that she and her husband Fedez are making a personal donation of 100,000 euros to support a GoFundMe
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