Anne Klien Partners with Candice Swanpoel, Working Towards the Betterment of Women in Fashion

In an exciting twist, the renowned American fashion house, Anne Klein, has revealed a star-studded collaboration with supermodel turned entrepreneur Candice Swanepoel (who's recently been linked to heartthrob Harry Styles.) This dynamic duo is joining forces with the esteemed organization, Custom Collaborative, in a concerted effort to catalyze meaningful change, empowering women and nurturing our planet.

Launched strategically in April, the Earth Month, this collaboration wasn't exactly a bolt from the blue for industry insiders. Swanepoel, best known as the iconic Victoria’s Secret Angel, already graces the Anne Klein brand as an ambassador. Beyond her supermodel status, Swanepoel helms the popular swimwear brand, Tropic of C, and is a fervent advocate for eco-friendly fashion. This mission aligns seamlessly with her commitment to Anne Klein and Custom Collaborative, as she prepares to mentor the fashion trailblazers of tomorrow.

Custom Collaborative, widely acclaimed for its impact on women and youth, is thrilled about the partnership. The initiative will spearhead a mentorship program aimed at underprivileged women, aged between 25-56, who are keen on navigating the sustainable fashion landscape. Sixteen women, forming a unique cohort, will embark on this transformative journey.

The program, which has already hit the ground running, features Anne Klein generously donating an array of products to the aspiring designers to facilitate their fashion studies, encompassing areas like sewing, pattern making, and sales. Simultaneously, Custom Collaborative has designed an extensive 15-week course focusing on reimagining industry sustainability.

The culmination of these efforts will be an end-of-summer fashion extravaganza where the cohort will display their creations. Jameel Spencer, an executive at Anne Klein, effused, "This partnership perfectly encapsulates Anne Klein's dual objectives: honoring and elevating women who are reshaping the world, seamlessly blending aesthetics and impact."

As part of this trailblazing endeavor, a "Lunch and Learn" event is in the works, featuring Swanepoel sharing her passion for eco-conscious fashion. She will be joined by a distinguished panel, including Chani Labowitz, Senior Vice President of Creative for eGluck, self-taught designer and industry veteran Victoria Yee Howe, and Custom Collaborative's Founder and Executive Director, Ngozi Okaro. Together, they will drive a shared vision for a more vibrant, sustainable future in the fashion industry.

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