I spent most of yesterday at Diane Von Furstenberg’s Studio helping out my friend Barbara as they set up for the BRANDAID Project. This is how they describe themselves: “BRANDAID Project is a global initiative committed to closing the market divide. We partner with artisans in the developing world to get their art into global markets and turn poverty into prosperity.”

The space is amazing and everything is looking fantastic! I’m really excited to see it all come together. Saturday’s event (which is the launch of the exhibit) is sponsored by DVF and Vanity Fair. Here is a video from the LA show, and Saturday will mark the New York launch! There are some great personalities involved and I can’t wait to share some photos with you after the event in two days. If you live in the area, I highly recommend stopping by anytime September 13-27. If not, please check out their website. The handcrafted pieces are amazing and available online as well! Noël Marie always tries to promote affordable and inexpensive, but when it comes to things like this, I think spending a bit more than you normally would is permissible and encouraged (my opinion). Please spread the word about the BRANDAID Project to anyone who you think might be interested in having these beautiful pieces in their homes.

Tags: BRANDAID Project, Diane Von Furstenberg, Fashion Week, Haiti, Vanity Fair

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