From power suits to stylish cocktail dresses, a group of glamorous celebrities have put some of their most luxurious pieces of clothing up for rent — and it’s all to benefit a great cause. Hollywood stars like Tessa Thompson, Kate Moss, and many more have taken part in the initiative by renting out their fashion finds and donating the proceeds to charity. Keep reading to find out more about this fantastic way to help the world and add some designer spark to your wardrobe.
1. Style Icon Honor Roll - Tessa Thompson, Kate Moss, & More
Fashion sees its style icons in ever-evolving figures, as creative trends can change dramatically in the span of a few seasons. But some classic trendsetters never seem to go out of style, and deserve a place on the style icon honor roll. Here, we honor some past and present greats for their stylish influence.
Tessa Thompson has quickly become a style icon since emerging in Hollywood. With her fresh take on basic wardrobe staples, like pastel suits and Hollywood glamour with an edge, she has truly made her mark on the modern fashion scene.
Kate Moss is another fashion icon that had award-winning influence on the apparel industry. Her effortless and distinctive personal style gave a new name to the term “casual chic”. She continues to serve as an inspiration to women worldwide for always being ahead of the trends.
And others that deserve recognition include
- Rihanna
- Cara Delevigne
- Gigi Hadid
- Kendall Jenner
- Alexa Chung
These women are now a part of the style icon hall of fame, inspiring fashionistas everywhere to check their closets for the subtle trends they’ve crafted.
2. Putting their Luxury Clothes to Good Use
Repurposing the Top Notch: Everyone knows the quality and fashion savvy of luxury brands. But with changing trends and fickle wardrobes, what do you do with your unused clothing items? Instead of letting them go to waste, there are many platforms for repurposing them.
Consider Donating: When you’re done with your luxurious garments, why not give them a new chapter in someone else’s life? Plenty of charities will gladly accept your donations, where they’ll end up in the hands of those who need them. A popular donation option is Platos Closet. They accept high-end clothing of all sizes and will put it to good use.
Get Creative with Upcycling: One interesting way is to hold an upcycling project, turning old clothes into something new and trending. You can even team up with local fashion designers and craftspeople to spruce up your clothes into something that looks matching and fashionable. It will be like having a garment made especially for you!
Reuse in Communities:
- Community clothing swap
- School fund-raising projects
- Local service groups
- For-profit thrift stores
Reusing luxury clothes doesn’t have to be limited to fashionistas. You can participate in community clothing swaps, school fund-raising projects, or by donating to local service groups. Even for-profit thrift stores are a great way to repurpose your high-end garments. Just because your wardrobe has gone out of style doesn’t mean someone else won’t appreciate the quality.
3. Stepping Out for a Good Cause – Red Carpet for a Reason
The warm colors of the organza mingle with the multitude of people, who are happily gathered at the same place for the same purpose. For this evening, they come together to support a cause they wholeheartedly believe in. After months of preparation, it finally has come to life – the Red Carpet for a Reason gala.
This year for the first time ever, the ticket prices are associated with donations that are given directly to the non-profit organization. A designated group of volunteers are taking care of the whole event, making sure the donations are tracked accordingly. The guests of the evening, the celebrities and VIPs, are just the cherry on top! They are all wearing their most beautiful and extravagant outfits in order to underline the positivity of the evening. They read like a „who is who” of the entertainment industry!
- The Cause: Empowering underprivileged communities
- The Donations: Enough to ensure the success of the organization’s mission
- The Guests: Celebrities and VIPs
- The Outfits: Elegant and eye-catching
4. Uniting for a Worthy Cause – A-List Campaign for Change
In the current climate, we face a plethora of pressing issues that can no longer be swept away. Here at XYZ, we believe in sparking action for positive change, and are working hard to unify a collective of international celebrities to put their voice to the cause. We are calling it the A-List Campaign for Change.
This one-of-a-kind campaign will inspire people from every corner of the globe to come together and use the power of their voices to generate real, lasting change. Celebrities have the power to influence and the potential to shape perspectives. We’re going to leverage this power to bring long overdue awareness to the issues, catalyze fresh conversations, and raise awareness of the potential solutions. Our team of A-Listers will create powerful video public service announcements, update social media with inspirational statements, and use other platforms to spread their message worldwide.
- We’ll also host panels and digital conversations about seminal topics to spark deeper understanding.
- Finally, we’ll collaborated with Change.org to host one common petition that will help spread a unified message.
No wardrobe has ever been as impressive or as bold as the luxury looks sported by Tessa Thompson, Kate Moss, and other celebrities as part of this year’s NYLON fashion event. The show was a powerful demonstration of the importance of wearing clothes for yourself rather than following trends, allowing each of the fashionistas to make a personal statement and stand out from the crowd. With these looks, the stars have truly cemented their place in history as fashion icons.
