The fashion industry has pulled together to organize a nation-wide effort to raise monies for the hurricane victims of Haiti. A $25 “Fashion for Haiti” T-shirt has been on sale since February 16 at retailers across the country. The proceeds will benefit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, which is raising funds for immediate, high-impact relief and long-term recovery efforts to help those who are most in need of assistance.

“The tragedy in Haiti has affected everyone and most of us individually have given money for relief,” said Diane von Furstenberg, President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. “However, I think it is now important to send a message and create a channel for funding from fashion as an industry.”

“The total devastation of Haiti is unimaginable. I am always amazed by the strength, talent and compassion of our industry and now more than ever it is essential we come together and help make a difference,” said Ralph Lauren.

“The devastation in Haiti has touched us all deeply,” said Tory Burch. “Now more than ever is the time to ban together and help them get back on the road to recovery.”

“As we watch the story unfold in Haiti, it is our obligation to act,” said Andrew Rosen, President & CEO of Theory. “We must move quickly to raise the much needed money and support for the relief efforts that are beginning now, and that will be required in the months and years to come.”

The “Fashion for Haiti” T-shirt logo was designed by Peter Arnell, who in 2001 created the now iconic mended heart logo for the “Fashion for America” fundraiser, organized by the CFDA and Vogue magazine, which raised $2 million after 9/11 for the Twin Towers Fund. The black and lime green logo features the tagline “Hope Help Heal Haiti” underneath a block design of “To Haiti With Love,” with a map of the nation standing in for the word “Haiti.” The sleeve will be marked with the “Fashion for Haiti” slogan and the inside collar will have “CFDA” printed on it. The “Fashion for Haiti” t-shirt will be available in women’s and men’s styles at retailers nationwide as well as online at www.cfda.com. Information on how to order T-shirts can be placed by contacting fashionforhaiti@cfda.com.

In the wake of the Haitian earthquake crisis, famed LA-based t-shirt line, Kid Dangerous Grime Couture, designed the “HELP HAITI” tee, with all proceeds going to the One Dome At A Time Emergency Fund. One Dome At A Time (ODAAT) is a joint venture between Haitian-born musician and entrepreneur, Won-G and Monolithic Dome Experts, David, Andrew and Rebecca South. One Dome At A Time’s mission is to facilitate and promote the construction of safe, green and clean housing worldwide. They are committed to preserving family and local traditions while supporting education and economic growth in the communities they serve.

With the help of companies like Kid Dangerous, One Dome at a Time is providing immediate relief and working to rebuild housing in Port-au-Prince.  The “domes” are rated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as Near-Absolute Protection from natural disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and fire.

The design of the t-shirts, available in men’s sizes S-XXL and women’s sizes S-L, builds upon the Haitian flag, featuring the Haitian coat of arms and reads in distressed block lettering, simply “HELP HAITI”.  Kid Dangerous opted to retail the t-shirts at the lower price of $35, (these luxury tees normally retail anywhere from $45-90) in order to get awareness out and encourage people to get involved and donate.  T-shirts are available for pre-order on the Kid Dangerous website, www.kiddangerous.com and will be available for delivery by January 22^nd.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, BCBGMAXAZRIA is proud to re-partner with Susan G. Komen For the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement. This year they have designed a gorgeous silk scarf and chic sunglasses to support their “Believe” endeavor to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Twenty-five percent of sales of these products will go to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation, with a minimum donation of $50,000.

The Lisa for LOFT limited-edition bracelet benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation recently arrived in LOFT stores and LOFTonline.com. It’s a stylish way for fashionistas to “think pink” in support of a prominent issue effecting women everywhere. The bracelet’s retail price of $24.50. Five dollars of the proceeds from each bracelet sold will be donated directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a charity dedicated to providing critical funding for research at medical centers worldwide and increasing public awareness about good breast health in order to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer.

It is already a favorite among celebrities including Taylor Swift, Emmanuelle Chriqui of Entourage, Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford and Audrina Patridge of The Hills. The bracelet is available for purchase from October 1 – 31, offering shoppers another compelling reason to Live.Love.LOFT. To purchase click {here}

Calling all charitable fashionistas! DSW Shoes and Step Up Women’s Network present the hottest designer shoe sale of the year – 50% off retail prices of luxury designer footwear – on September 26th at the W Hotel New York (Lexington Avenue & 49th Street) at Step Up to Step Out! The day begins with a Champagne Preview Brunch for Step Up’s top supporters and New York’s elite. A limited number of tickets remain for this red carpet opening gala. Ticket price includes a seat in a room full of 300+ influencers, a champagne brunch, VIP gift bag and admission to the Private Sale. Purchase tickets at www.suwn.org.

Expect to see shoe styles by Botkier, Chinese Laundry, Decadestwo, Manolo Blahnik, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Valentino and DSW’s exclusive line of No. 704b styles among many others. The event’s host committee includes Monica Botkier, Wendy Chang, Bethenny Frankel, Taryn Rose, Anne Russell, and Bobbie Thomas.

Step Up Women’s Network is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving women and girls. It’s the go-to organization for women looking to support underserved girls, while developing their own professional and social networks. Their 50,000+ supporters benefit from ongoing opportunities for dynamic social networking, professional mentorship and development, hands-on volunteer work, and health support and education. Connect at www.suwn.org.

I discovered OmniPeace through a good friend, and became completely fascinated with the concept of fashion saving lives. Mary Fanaro, created OmniPeace to address vital humanitarian needs through the distribution and sale of branded consumer products. The L.A. based fashion brand donates 25% of all its profits to efforts committed to promoting peace, education, human rights and ending extreme poverty in Africa by 2025.

In June 2007, a high-end t-shirt line was created by her first licensee, Signorelli. Fanaro’s close friends, Courteney Cox and Naomi Campbell agreed to do simultaneous East Coast/West Coast launches; Naomi at Scoop/NYC and Courteney at Kitson, Los Angeles. Two weeks before the launch, Fanaro was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She still moved forward with her plans for OmniPeace, while also beginning chemotherapy treatment. Launching the company, instead of postponing it, allowed her to stay productive, strong and healthy. While cancer changed her life, OmniPeace was the gift that ended up saving it, which makes the OmniPeace slogan “Can Fashion Save Lives?” very fitting.

OnmiPeace has been a success from the start. Over $300,000 was raised for Millennium Promise and buildOn in the first year alone. Recently OmniPeace, in conjunction with Kitson, joined forces with buildOn to build the first school in forty years in Longhor, Senegal, which opened in January 2009. Fanaro is now in full remission and has signed fifteen new licensees that are responsible for putting the OmniPeace Collection on the map and in major retail stores across the country.

Most recently, Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier is launching a new collection for OmniPeace that will debut in several days at MAGIC in Las Vegas. Celebrities such as Courteney Cox, Naomi Campbell, Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Gwen Stefani, and many more have already pledged (and wear) their support for OmniPeace and the movement.

Visit OmniPeace.com to check out the latest clothing and accessories collection for men, women and children. Remember that 25% of all OmniPeace profits go to promoting peace, education, human rights and ending extreme poverty in Africa by 2025.

HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Artists was founded by creative producer and graphic artist, Andi Scull and former Marine Captain, International Cease Fire Monitor and Human Rights Advocate, Brian Steidle. They believed artists could use talents and skills to aid human rights issues, awareness building and sustainable global growth by becoming involved through HOPE and peace. The organization helps raise awareness through creative events, art, music and action. The company is committed to green and energy conscious business practices and donates 100% of its profits to the HOPE Campaign.

In 2007, HOPE worked to bring the crisis in Darfur to the forefront of the media by raising awareness through the creative class and developing collaborative projects and funds to help existing social projects move forward in sustainability. If you want to get involved, visit www.hopeartists.org to find out how you can help bring artists and media to places in need. Below are some of my favorite items available at the HOPE store. Your purchase will be donated to the HOPE Campaign.

HOPE Sunshine Citrus Tee, Price: $33; HOPE for Darfur Tee, Price: $33; and HOPE Logo Tee, Price: $28

Scatter Tee, Price: $28; HOPE Earth (Yellow), Price: $28; and HOPE Full Sunshine Tee, Price: $28

HOPE Match Books, Price: $5; HOPE Logo Water bottle, Price: $20; and HOPE Tote Bag, Price: $30