Lauren Pierce Atelier ~ sold only at Barney’s ~ contributes 10% of profits to a cause that affects women in the country from which it has sourced that season’s artisanal materials. This year that country is the Congo. Though Lauren has not been to the Congo, as it is not safe and political problems prevent, she has been as far as she can get on it’s border with Rwanda.
This universal dress for a universal girl ~ like Lauren ~ can be worn day or night and fits the moment no matter where you are in the world. The dress lends itself to beautiful exotic settings like their native Africa, so is perfect for islands like Hawaii. It can also be very glamours for the Italian lakes or in the South of France. And the simple travel-conscious fabric makes it easy for worldly city like Los Angeles, Paris, Hong Kong or Rome.
All one really has to do is pay attention to the right shoes, handbag and jewelry – and perhaps a sweater – to make it good for day or night, and really anywhere in the world.
There are five styles to choose from all in one-of-a-kind warm and happy colors; Lauren’s business partner in Lauren Pierce Atelier, Jaclyn, wore a one-shoulder dress, a nod to the current fashion trend in this country as well as a tribute to the more traditional styles seen in the Congo.
In the case of Lauren, she chose a style with a sexy and alluring drop back, tan Christian Louboutin heels and a handcrafted head piece Lauren purchased from Diane von Fursterberg ~ and of course, her pink covered blackberry. This beautiful headpiece is something anyone can buy and was worn in the DVF runway shows.
Women in the Congo makes the fabrics from indigenous material, and all natural fibers, and die the colors from all natural seeds, extracts and whatever is available to them to produce color. The patterns are adapted from traditional African clothing (they fit loose but have been spiffed up a little) are coming from a hot climate which means they are suited for comfort.
Being philanthropic also means helping your own and Lauren knows that so the final product is sewn right here in the USA ~ in New York City, her hometown, though she grew up in Houston, so it’s helping people in our country too.
Giving back its very popular today. To recognize and be giving, and to spread the word to bring attention to causes far from home, is a sign of being very knowlegable and worldy, which today, is the ultimate status symbol.
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if this is George Bush’s daughter, I am not a fan! I’d never buy anything made by a Republican!