Last week, we descended on the Henri Bendel Flagship store in NYC as they played host to an ethical shopping event showcasing new arrivals from Same Sky Jewelry. During the event, Same Sky Bracelets presented their summer and resort collections in bright tribal colors like burnt orange, fuchsia, and Rainforest Green.
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(L-R, standing) Reeve Foundation’s Champions Committee members Will Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Matthew Reeve, actor Hayden Christensen, and Francesco Clark of Clark Botanicals
It was a night of inspiration earlier this week at the luxe Boom Boom Room where the Reeve Champions Summer Party was held. The fundraising event was organized by The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s Champions Committee representatives Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve (daughter and son of the late Christopher Reeve), Francesco Clark of Clark Botanicals, Elisa Lipsky-Karasz of Harper’s Bazaar and DIOR BEAUTY. Linda Wells (the editor-in-chief of Allure Magazine and actor Hayden Christensen (most recently in New York, I Love You and Takers) were also on hand to special guest host the evening’s festivities.
Francine Lefrak (left)
Thank you, Francine Lefrak for hosting a special DKNY shopping event. While guests at this event may have taken advantage of a fantastic discount on DKNY apparel the night belonged to the women of Rwanda and their hand crafted jewelry.
Last week we attended the fashion preview for highly fashionable Same Sky Bracelets at Faconnable Boutique in NYC. As we told you before, Same Sky bracelets are hand-made by HIV+ women artisans in Kigali, Rwanda
Francine LeFrak‘s Same Sky (bracelets made by HIV+ women in Rwanda), Lauren Bush and Ellen Gustafson‘s The FEED Foundation (FEED bags sold at Bergdorf Goodman), and Bobby, Elaine & Tess Sager‘s Hands Up Not Handouts (African jewelry initiative) came together last week to celebrate International Women’s Month with an Evening of Ethical Shopping and Cocktails.