MyGoodDeed, a prominent nonprofit group created by family members and friends of 9/11 victims, announced plans to commemorate September 11 as an official National Day of Service and Remembrance under the Tents at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week through an on-site exhibit, as well as an online auction (Runway to Service).
Designers will be donating one item from their Spring collection to support the online auction of those items beginning September 11th, 2009 and running through September 30th, 2009.
Designers and brands that have so far agreed to participate include Donna Karan, Phillip Lim, Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy, Carmen Marc Valvo, James Coviello, Charlotte Ronson, Milly, Tibi, Vivienne Tam, Tracy Reece, Rebecca Taylor, Max Azria, BCBG Max Azria, and Hervé Léger. Sales of the items will support 9/11 and fashion charities, including Fashion for All.
For more details, please visit MyGoodDeed.