Shop, splurge, buy — all for a good cause
Shop these MAC Holiday Kits — for the good of charity
Just take a moment to imagine.
That designer panama hat you splurged on could help aid various charities at a go.
And the set of spanking new gym gear you bought, because you reasoned it’d draw you closer to your fitness goals? It’ll channel funds towards support for breast health awareness.
These days, retail therapy is going beyond its seemingly frivolous pursuits to aid charity, thanks to brands who are dedicated to championing good causes.
In other words, you get to shop for a good social cause — so why not?
Under Armour Women of Will
You might not be able to stretch like Misty, but you can definitely champion a good cause
Fronted by ballerina Misty Copeland, the first African-American performer to be appointed principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Under Armour has always been a sports performance label representing the highly-determined and almost rebellious.
As a regional extension of its global women’s campaign Women of Will, Under Armour will be showing its support for breast health through its local Power in Pink initiative.
Ten per cent of sales proceeds from the Power in Pink apparel series will be donated to champion the Singapore Breast Cancer Foundation’s cause to raise awareness on breast health.
Additionally, customers who spend a minimum of S$120 at Under Armour, including a Power in Pink product, will receive a limited-edition Women of Will badge, privileged access to Under Armour’s partner gyms and an exclusive invitation to the Women of Will event on Saturday, 7 Nov, featuring mass yoga, Pilates, outdoor cycling and bootcamp sessions with established gyms at the new Capitol Piazza.
More information here.
Shop for Good at Tangs
Meet these personalities at the Tangs Shop For Good event
In light of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month as well as Children’s Day, Tangs has launched a social movement very aptly titled Shop For Good.
As a social movement that encourages cause-conscious retailing and shopping, every brand partner of Tangs can either contribute to their preferred charity or the Tangs-nominated beneficiary — Singapore Children’s Society.
In addition to these contributions, Tangs will also donate 50 cents for every receipt generated between Oct 1 and Nov 1.
If you’d like to shop alongside well-known personalities like Andrea Chong, Derek Ong, Charmaine Seah-Ong, Eugene Lim and Joseph Lor who are Shop For Good 2015’s ambassadors, be sure to head down to the Shop For Good Event on Oct 10, 2-6pm.
Shoppers can expect an afternoon of good shopping and fun as the ambassadors share the good of responsible shopping.
More information here.
Boutiques shares the love
Expect to find beautiful hand sewn dresses at Boutiques Fairs Singapore
If you’re a fan of Singapore’s longest-running boutique shopping event, Boutique Fairs Singapore, mark your calendars because it’ll be back at the F1 Pit Building this Nov 6 and 7.
Themed ‘Share the Love,’ the two-day shopping extravaganza will host more than 120 Singapore-based businesses spanning women’s and men’s fashion and accessories, home and decor, and children’s apparel, toys, and accessories — perfect for those looking to get a head start in Christmas shopping.
With an emphasis on design-led and socially responsible businesses, shoppers will get to support quality, ethically-produced products and several Singapore-based charities at the same time.
You can expect to find a smorgasbord of exciting brands like baby and toddler fashion e-tailer, Baby Style Icon; popular hexagon print tote bags and accessories line, Mischa; local gentlemen’s favourite, Vanda Fine Clothing; evergreen panama hat outfitter, Hat of Cain; and Bali-based lifestyle emporium, Souq.
More information here.
by Samantha Francis
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