12.13.09
Who said female empowerment!?
My fellows fashion enthusiasts I came across with an article that blew my mind. I was thrilled that fashion was used to touch people's lives. In Rio De Jaineiro, Brazil a government sponsored program take female "street workers" and instructed with techniques of sewing and design in order to give them career options besides being a prostitute. I think fell in love with fashion even more. Like I always said, it is not only about the glamour and the couture but about humanity and philanthropy.
I can't help to think about those ladies that went from being a prostitute to now a working fashion designer. It makes my day.
I can't help to think about those ladies that went from being a prostitute to now a working fashion designer. It makes my day.
Here are some pictures of the fashion show that took place in the red light district in Rio.
That's a great project... it is inspiring. Hope our government does something like this in my country.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really like a great project. I really hope it helps those women and is a sustainable project
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Nathalie
this was a really great post
ReplyDeletewhat an incredibly inspiring project - this is precisely the side of fashion i love and reminds me why i fell in love with it
people think clothes are meaningless but they arent
thanks so much for posting this
and thanks for the lovely comment
Stay safe and chic darling
English Rose x
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its incredible that fashion is being used to make the life of people that live in poverty better. its an amazing idea that could be used not just by the fashion industry, but from others too.
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wow. that's a very good project. in this term, fashion is used in one of the best ways possible. the fact about their transformation from "street workers" to fashion designers makes me glad too :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME pics! i especially love the 3rd picture <3
ReplyDeleteThe designs are amazing, I love Brasilian fashion so colorful and happy...makes me feel alive. great photos, have a super day.
ReplyDeletelooks like a great show x
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Love your last post, I am really impressed on the Rio programe. I wish they would do this in my counrty also... (Romania)
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Oh wow, fashion for a serious cause! What could be better than that?!
ReplyDeleteNina
What a great story!
ReplyDeleteits incredible blog! and fabolous pictures :)
ReplyDeletefirst photo is gorgeous! inspirational pics! loving it!!
ReplyDeletehelen x
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wow this story also mad emy day! :)
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