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While the online fund-raising campaign launched on Monday by digital entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni continues to exceptionally perform — more than 3.6 million euros have been raised so far — more and more fashion companies are making significant donations.
On Wednesday, French conglomerate Kering, along with those of its luxury brands particularly active in Italy, including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Pomellato and Kering Eyewear, announced a 2 million euros donation supporting the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
The donation will benefit several health-care institutions across Lombardy, Veneto, Tuscany and Lazio, all key areas for the aforementioned Kering brands.
Edizione Srl, the holding company of the Benetton family, also announced on Wednesday a 3 million euros donation benefiting four hospitals, – Cà Foncello in Treviso, Luigi Sacco in Milan, Lazzaro Spallanzani and Policlinico Agostino Gemelli in Rome, -while Italian designer Elisabetta Franchi decided to support Italian hospitals in the care of coronavirus patients by making a 50,000 euros donation to launch the #ifyouwantyoucan fund-raising campaign.
On Monday, Marco Bizzarri made a personal donation of 100,000 euros to eight hospitals located in his native Emilia-Romagna region, while the previous night, Giorgio Armani announced the donation of 1.25 million euros to the Luigi
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NO SHOW: Add Hermès to the growing list of fashion brands canceling events due to the coronavirus. The French fashion house has nixed its resort show, which had been scheduled to take place in London on April 28.
“Due to the exceptional health situation, Hermès, concerned with protecting all of its teams and partners and welcoming its guests in the best conditions, has decided not to present its spring 2021 cruise collection in London on the 28th of April. The house shows its empathy to all those affected by the current situation,” the company said in an e-mailed statement.
In addition, the brand has canceled its annual Saut Hermès show jumping competition at the Grand Palais, citing a French government decree banning gatherings of more than 1,000 people in a bid to halt the spread of COVID-19. The event was initially scheduled for March 20 to 22.
The cancellation comes four months before the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, which could also be delayed due to the outbreak.
“This decision imposed by the current situation does not in any way diminish our attachment to equestrian competition and our commitment to the greatest international show jumping riders, whom we hope to see in 2021. It’s important
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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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Vans is doing its part to support the autism community.
The California-based division of VF Corp. has created an Autism Awareness Collection of footwear and apparel designed with special sensory-inclusive elements such as a calm color palette and details that focus on the senses of touch, sign and sound.
That includes the use of Vans’ ComfyCush technology in a model called the Old Skool, which features a blue suede upper in a checkerboard pattern with red velvet hearts and a special message on the back of each heel. A Slip-On PT shoe features a holographic water printed upper and blue twill sidewalls while another has the word Love printed on one foot and Vans on the other and a fuzzy blue heart.
In addition to the shoes, the collection includes long- and short-sleeve Ts for kids.
The collection was designed in partnership with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards and a portion of the proceeds — with a commitment of at least $100,000 — will be donated to A.skate Foundation, which introduces skateboarding to children with autism.
The line will be available beginning this month at the Vans e-commerce site and its retail stores. The shoes retail for around $50 while the T-shirts
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