Sweet (Pink) Charity
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and more designers than ever are showing their support with special-edition products, the proceeds of which support nonprofit breast cancer organizations. Charity has never looked—or felt—so good. Herewith, our favorite BCA picks.
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Play up the prep in any outfit with Lacoste’s limited edition belt, complete with the iconic crocodile. Ten percent of the collections’ proceeds during the month of October will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $55/Lacoste NorthPark. Photography courtesy of Lacoste
Turn a bad hair day into a good one with the Coach ponytail scarf, a gorgeous silk accessory that can turn drab to fab. Twenty percent of proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $38/Coach NorthPark. Photography courtesy of Coach.
Want designer shades sans the post-splurge guilt? Try BCBGMAXAZRIA’s limited-edition “Believe” sunglasses, created in partnership with ClearVision Optical. BCBGMAZAZRIA will donate at least $25,000 from the sale of the specs to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. $125.99/BCBG NorthPark. Photography courtesy of BCBG
Protecting your peepers has never looked so good. This chic pair of shades has a modern shape, sleek design, and a subtle logo to boot. Proceeds from the sale of Pink Pony items benefit Polo Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony Campaign. $190/Ralph Lauren. Photography courtesy of Ralph Lauren
Tiring of trends? Try something timeless with Oakley’s special-edition “Enduring” sunglasses, a product from their partnership with the Young Survival Coalition, a nonprofit breast cancer support organization for young women affected by the disease. Oakley will donate $20 from each sale to the organization. $130–$165/Oakley, NorthPark. Photography courtesy of Oakley
