SHELLTER fashion house is fighting cancer! Posted on May 18, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF would like to thank Shelley Pratt, director and designer of SHELLTER Maternity Wear, for fighting cancer through her Organic Thoughts and Action maternity clothing range. SHELLTER is donating $10 from every Organic Thoughts t-shirt and $20 from every Organic Actions dress to world-class cancer research during the months of May and June. Shelley’s involvement in cancer fundraising reflects a wider trend of corporate and company involvement in the cancer charity sector, and we’re thrilled to have her support. “I believe the ACRF and their mission runs parallel with SHELLTER’s philosophy including sustainability, ethics and supporting small businesses hoping for big and positive changes for the future,” she told us. Continue reading “SHELLTER fashion house is fighting cancer!”
Australian fashion houses unite to fight cancer Posted on September 9, 2011March 8, 2018 by Carly du Toit This September a high-end fashion show will bring the country’s most prestigious fashion labels together to raise $150,000+ for cancer research. Where Couture Meets the Cure (WCMC) will be held at Dockside Darling Harbour on Wednesday, 28 September 2011, and with runway items by Alex Perry, Camilla Franks, Carla Zampatti, Fleur Wood, Rachel Gilbert and more, it promises to take the Sydney fashion scene by storm! Continue reading “Australian fashion houses unite to fight cancer”
'Two Bucks 'Til Wednesday' vintage fashion fundraiser Posted on May 23, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Vintage shoppers warm up with winter fashion fundraiser The latest Winter collection, The Tale of Two Bucks in Wednesday Wood, from the creators of Two Bucks ‘Til Wednesday went on sale recently in Mount Lawley, Perth, with organisers showcasing vintage clothing and accessories whilst raising funds for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). The sale attracted hundreds of shoppers, with co-creators Sophia Brown, Alicia Clements, Anna Brown and Hannah McGrath raising much appreciated funds for cancer research from the event. Bargain shoppers dashed through stormy weather for the fashion sale, picking up vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery from the 1920’s to 1980’s in the latest trend to sweep fashion lovers in Perth. Also on sale were special edition sweet treat, Cakiepops, in strawberry and marshmallow flavours, sold on the day to increase funding for cancer research. With all profits going to ACRF, the organisers work tirelessly each season to string together a unique collection of bargain-priced vintage clothing purchased from local op shops, and then preview the items to the public with a beautifully-themed photo shoot. Since its inception in 2007, the girls have been dedicated to the event – translating their love of vintage fashion into a fundraiser in honour of loved ones lost to cancer. Continue reading “'Two Bucks 'Til Wednesday' vintage fashion fundraiser”
