The FFP Charm was the brain child of a generous and talented DC-based designer named Evelyn Brooks. Taking inspiration from her Peruvian heritage, Evelyn designed and hand crafted three distinct charms made out of high-quality silver and adorned with a uniquely colored huayruro seed. The charms reflect Evelyn's Kontiki collection, which feature designs that bring light and beauty to stylish and modern men & women. Proceeds go to Fashion Fights Poverty.
The huayruro (why-ru-row) seed is native to Central and South American countries. It has many species and depending on the country can also have many different names: Tintoria (Brazil); Cairuro (Columbia); and Huayro (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador). The huayruro seed symbolizes good luck, protection against negative energy, happiness and fertility. It is also used in religious ceremonies in the Peruvian Andes region, aptly named Huayruro. Amazonians use the seed to handcraft jewelry and other art.
LIMITED EDITION "TUMI" ($50)
When the Splendor of the Moche, a Pre-Inca civilization, governed old Peru, 1,500 years ago, the Tumi represented the famous ceremonial Golden knife used for trepanation (opening of the skull) and ritual ceremonies. Today the Tumi is considered a Peruvian symbol for good luck. For the FFP charm Evelyn used the blade: rounded, half-moon shaped end of the tumi.
LIMITED EDITION "TUMI" ($50)When the Splendor of the Moche, a Pre-Inca civilization, governed old Peru, 1,500 years ago, the Tumi represented the famous ceremonial Golden knife used for trepanation (opening of the skull) and ritual ceremonies. Today the Tumi is considered a Peruvian symbol for good luck. For the FFP charm Evelyn used the blade: rounded, half-moon shaped end of the tumi.
THE DRESS RESPONSIBLY SHIRT (designed by Paulina Maldonado, made by Edun Live).
As the official Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) shirt, this 100% organic cotton, ethically-made Tshirt blends sexy with social awareness. Edun Live shirts support sustainable socioeconomic development. Put simply, that means that when you buy one of our shirts, you help us to employ people in Africa who might otherwise be unemployed. We work with disenfranchised African citizens, teaching them to grow cotton, sew, and participate in the textile business. Edun Live shirts are made in Africa by Africans. They support communities, give jobs to the jobless, and teach skills to people who lack specialized training.
EDUN LIVE also cares about the environment. A lot. We feature 100% certified organic cotton t-shirts in our product line and make great efforts to help farmers transition from conventional cotton farming to organic farming through our development of the Conservation Cotton Initiative with the Wildlife Conservation Society.
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THE DRESS RESPONSIBLY LOOKBOOK (note: additional paypal, shipping and handling fees apply and will reflect in shopping cart. All items are shipped USPS Priority Insured Mail with Delivery Confirmation).
As the official Fashion Fights Poverty (FFP) style guide, regard this as your roadmap for navigating trends and forthcoming styles in the burgeoning world of ethical fashion.
Much like FFP, the Dress Responsibly look book is also a statement. Through the media of photography and fashion design, this book articulates the responsibility shared by consumers, designers and companies to protect our natural resources, advance sustainable solutions to the challenges of poverty, and nurture innovative partnerships between the creative and development communities as they tackle these critical issues. While the issues are complex, our solution is simple: in providing a visually appealing resource of chic and socially-conscious brands, we hope to promote more responsible shopping habits and increased awareness. We want consumers to "look good while doing good."