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FASHION:Naomi Campbell to Visit Haiti in June

Pwa — Mon, 24 May 2010 02:00:44 +0000

Naomi Campbell has been given permission to fly to Haiti after a previously planned trip was called off due to an outbreak of malaria.

The supermodel hosted star-studded catwalk shows as part of her Fashion for Relief campaign to aid recovery in the Caribbean country, which was struck by a massive tremor in January

FASHION:Haitian-American Designer Hassan Pierre in Vogue

Pwa — Mon, 03 May 2010 05:48:09 +0000

We love to see island folk doing big things so we were very happy to read about Haitian-American designer Hassan Pierre… in the May 2010 issue of US Vogue, no less!

FASHION:Haiti Relief Effort “Kinbé Pa Lagé” Nike Basketball T-Shirt

Pwa — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:54:39 +0000

A few months has passed since the devastating earthquake the shook the small island of Haiti and captivated the entire world. Many countries were quick to lend hands, but in dire situations like these, emotional support is also welcome. Nike Basketball took a trip to Forest Park Elementary School in Southern Florida, a school with a 60% Haitian population, to create a piece of artwork meant sent a message of hope, love and empathy to the Haitian people. The tag line reads ‘Kinbe Pa Lage’, which translates to ‘Hold on tight, don’t let go’. The artwork was placed on a Nike Basketball t-shirt, and was placed for sale at $25 a piece at Nike retailers, with all proceeds going to Mercy Corps and Architecture for Humanity, two of Nike’s partners in the Haitian Relief Effort. You can now do your part by purchasing a t-shirt from Nike Basketball.

Naomi Campbell Is Going to Haiti

Pwa — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:29:41 +0000

By Harold Emert In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Bill Hutchinson In New York

Naomi Campbell wants to see first hand where money from her own humanitarian group, Fashion for Relief, is being invested in the Haiti relief efforts.

VIDEO:’Fashion For Relief’ Haiti Runway Show (Full Video)

Pwa — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:05:47 +0000

The star-studded runway show and auction was held in aid of CARE to raise crucial funds towards rebuilding Haiti’s healthcare system for mother and children. The donations are tax deductible and 100% of the event ticket sales will benefit CARE and the White Ribbon Alliance.

Lady Gaga Auctioning Glitter Skeleton Corset For Haiti

Pwa — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:39:16 +0000

Lady Gaga knows that a little bizarro fashion can go a long way, so we think it’s a marvelous idea that the always crazily-clad songstress has decided to auction her glitter skeleton corset with all proceeds going to Haiti.

VIDEO:Wyclef Jean on The Tavis Smiley Show PBS (Full Video)

Pwa — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:29:47 +0000

Wyclef on the Tavis Smiley show on PBS discussing the current state of Haiti.

Tavis reflects on his conversation with Wyclef Jean and discusses the importance of not losing focus on Haiti.

VIDEO:Lady Gaga’s Haitian Relief T-Shirt

Pwa — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:54:59 +0000

Lady Gaga is doing her part to help the victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake. The singer is selling Lady Gaga’s Haitian Relief T-shirts on her Web site, and all proceeds go to relief funds. She’s also donating all proceeds from her sold-out January 24th concert in N.Y.C. to the cause.

Blink-182 Selling Haiti T-shirt’s, Raises $30K for Haiti

Pwa — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:12:06 +0000

Blink-182 has designed a T-shirt in support of Haiti. The band announced via their Twitter account last night that they’ve raised $30K for relief efforts in Haiti by selling the T-shirt on their website.

Cuba, China, Venezuela Send Immediate Assistance to Haiti

Pwa — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:27:00 +0000

As soon as the devastating earthquake struck Haiti on Jan. 12, Cuban doctors began saving lives.

Years before this monumental disaster hit, Cuba had set up a medical mission in Haiti to provide health care in areas where there had been little or none; Cubans also were training Haitian medical workers in basic first aid. When the quake struck, these teams quickly went into emergency mode.

Fusha By Marie Claudinette Jean

Pwa — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:44:43 +0000

Fusha By Marie Claudinette Jean: Innate Sense of Style

Marie Claudinette Jean, designer and owner of Fusha Designs, is creating a brand new category in couture.

She combines her love of 18th century fashions and the aristocratic flamboyance and elegance from that historical period, with her inherent modern sensibility.