Parker Posey will co-host the 4th Annual "Fashion Fights Poverty" (FFP) fashion benefit on September 26th in Washington, D.C. This ethical fashion campaign highlights the role fashion plays in alleviating global poverty. Showcasing the work of both emerging and established designers who are committed to socially-responsible principles (such as fair trade, community development and the use of eco-sustainable materials) as well as development organizations which employ fashion, textile and artisan design as ways of combating poverty.
Posey and FOX 5 News Anchor Will Thomas will serve as Hosts for this high-profile charity fashion show, which benefits NEST (www.buildnest.com), a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. Nest supports women artists and artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses. To do this, Nest provides micro-credit loans to be used for the purchase of the supplies and materials necessary to begin and/or maintain art or craft-based businesses.
More details forthcoming.
Friday, September 26 2008 | 6PM - 10PM
St. Regis Washington Hotel
16th and K Street, NW
Washington DC
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