Glamazons,
I know, I know: you’re like another retail holiday? But this one is actually for a good cause. After shopping to your heart’s content on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, here’s a way to give back to those less fortunate. In my opinion, it’s the one “holiday” after Turkey Day that actually continues the spirit of thanksgiving. Here’s a little info on #GivingTuesday from the official website:
“#GivingTuesday [is] a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Join us and be a part of a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity.”
If you’re interested in getting in on the fun, here are a couple fashion brands participating this year:
1. (RED) and Gilt
(RED) is launching a Shopathon today to celebrate Giving Tuesday and World AIDS day. They teamed up with Gilt to sell over 100 limited edition items from December 1st to December 16th. Each purchase will help fund AIDS research. Hundreds of brands like Converse, Gap and Fresh are participating, and (Red) will also offer shoppers the chance to win celebrity prizes from the likes of Kim Kardashian, Meryl Streep and more. Shop HERE.
2.H&M
Glamazon Jessica wearing H&M
H&M is partnering with K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers to donate $7.5 million worth of new clothing and up to to the less fortunate. They’re asking shoppers to donate at an H&M store or via donateproduct.com/hmgivesback.
3. MAC Viva Glam
Everyday is World AIDS Day at MAC Viva Glam. The brand donates 100 percent of sales of their lipstick and lip glass to fight HIV/AIDS, to date raising $380 million. They’ve tapped everyone from Rupaul to Ariana Grande to front MAC Viva Glam‘s famous campaigns. Shop HERE.
4. eBay
eBay is participating in #GivingTuesday in a big way. They’re partnering with (RED) to auction off unique items and one-on-one brunches with business icons like Devin Wenig, President and CEO of eBay and Ev Williams and Jack Dorsey, Co-Founders of Twitter, with proceeds benefitting the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. eBay is also launching the Charity Shop, where shoppers can browse hundreds of items and experiences that benefit charities. Shoppers can check out the Pamela Love for eBay collection today whose proceeds go to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. And if you select a favorite charity here, you’ll be entered to win a $2,500 eBay shopping spree. eBay will gift the charity with the most favorites with a $25,000 grant. Shop HERE.
5. Marc Fisher
Footwear company Marc Fisher launched the #MakeYourMac campaign, which celebrates accomplished women. Nominate women making a difference in any arena from the arts to technology, and Marc will donate $5,000 toward one woman’s cause. Cast your vote HERE.
6. Cole Haan
Cole Haan is collaborating with 826 National, a countrywide network of non-profit organizations that tutors underserved students. Shoppers in-store and online can donate to the network for #GivingTuesday. And from Thanksgiving through December 27th, one percentage of every purchase will be donated to the organization. Shop HERE.
7. Old Navy
Old Navy is asking shoppers to post a selfie or group photo on social media doing good deeds with the hashtag #UNSelfie and tagging the brand handle @OldNavy. For every image, they’ll give $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, capping at $25,000. If you use your Old Navy or any Gap Inc. credit card to shop at Old Navy, the retailer will donate 1 percent of your entire purchase to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, capping at $75,000. Shop HERE.
8. Aldo
Glamazon Jessica wearing Aldo pumps
I know I said 7, but I couldn’t resist adding one more. Aldo partnered with Dress for Success today on #GivingShoesDay. They’re encouraging people to donate professional Womens shoes to the organization today for #GivingTuesday, and the top 10 donors in North America will nab a $250 gift certificate to Aldo. I love shoes and giving so this is right up my alley! More info HERE.
Glamazons, are you giving back on #GivingTuesday this year? If there’s any brands participating that I forgot, feel free to add them in the comments!
Kisses,
Glamazon Jessica
