Gwyneth Paltrow wows press at Iron Man 3 Premiere

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Fashion Compassion

Daring fashionista Gwyneth Paltrow stunned press reporters at the LA premiere of Iron Man 3 last week as she strutted up the red carpet in a sheer paneled Antonio Beradi gown. Joined by her castmates Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley, Don Cheadle, and Robert Downey Jr, Paltrow proudly modeled the figure-hugging dress for photographers which showed off her flawless figure.

Gwyneth Paltrow in a sheer paneled Antonio Beradi gown at Iron Man 3 premiere. The actress stars as Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s love interest and assistant-turned-business partner in the Iron Man trilogy. (Photo via The Independent).

Paltrow’s dress featured a simple white front embellished by a dark green peplum finish. (Photo via together-com).

Paltrow has supported a number of charitable causes in the past, including Act Green, Prince’s Trust and UNICEF. She currently serves on the board of the Robin Hood Foundation, a charitable organisation that works to alleviate poverty in New York City.

Fashion ComPassion also has a small connection to Gwyneth Paltrow…She’s a huge fan of our socially responsible brand Palestyle! Here she is showing off one of our Palestyle handbag during her visit to Dubai earlier this year!

Paltrow and her Palestyle anaconda embossed weekender handbag.

Lily Cole showcases the new BlackBerry Q10 at Selfridges launch

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Fashion Compassion

Actress, model and technology entrepreneur Lily Cole showcased the all-new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone at an exclusive launch event in London’s Selfridges yesterday.

Cole showcases the new BlackBerry Q10 at Selfridges launch event. (Photo via Blackberry).

“I’ve always been a fan of BlackBerry and am excited to use the new Q10. I travel a lot and the BlackBerry keyboard helps me keep on top of work and emails. I’ve even written articles on my BlackBerry,” said Cole.

Cole has modelled for Fashion ComPassion In the past and has worn some of our products to big red carpet events. Here’s Cole wearing one of our Palestyle embroidered dresses on a photo shoot.

Lily Cole wearing Palestyle embroidered dress.

Fashion ComPassion’s Wonder-Lust Art & Fashion evening!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Fashion Compassion

In February, Fashion ComPassion and Debut Contemporary hosted WONDER-LUST, the first in a collaborative series of events which aimed to bring emerging creatives to London’s fashion and art scene. Our VIP and press launch event was held at the Debut Contemporary art gallery and showcased socially responsible fashion brands from war torn and underprivileged regions.

Wonder-Lust window display at Debut Contemporary

Fashion brands which were on display included Nawa, Numa, Palestyle, Inaaya and Lost City. Each product had been hand crafted by women artisans and told a story of beauty, history, believe and determination. Here’s just some of our favourite photos from the night:

Nawa Jean clutches paired with Maia Franceschi’s artwork. Inspired by Jean Shrimpton, a British fashion icon in the 1960s, these Nawa Jean clutch bags flaunt a minimalistic look, geometric shape and retro-vintage feel.

Inaaya jewellery products paired with Ewelina Kolaczek’s glass artwork. This fashion brand produces limited run pieces by combining classis techniques with artisanal production.

Inaaya Reverie Durri necklace and Ba’ali earrings.

Inaaya Red Sindoor Durri necklace and Ra’ani Durri necklace.

Inaaya Zenith Durri necklace and Obsidian earrings.

Lost City scarves and clutches paired with Dan Johnson's artwork.

Lost City scarves and handbags paired with Dan Johnson’s artwork. Lost City products embody a sophisticated urban aesthetic, earth-friendly production processes and ethical business practices.

Palestyle clutches and jewellery paired with Thomas Dowdeswell’s artwork. Palestyle insures that their fashion creates awareness towards the value and history of handmade Palestinian embroidery and Arabic calligraphy, thus promoting the warmth of the heritage in a trendy manner.

Palestyle Pink Glam clutch. Made with 100% Croc Embossed leather, gold-plated calligraphy plaque with Swarovski crystals and a gold chain.

New to Fashion ComPassion! Numa jewellery and clutches paired with Adrian Scicluna’s artwork.

New to Fashion ComPassion – Numa Sun clutch.

Wonder-Lust was a huge success, with many bloggers, press reporters and fashionistas discovering exciting new brands and artworks. Check out GEO news coverage of Wonder-Lust!

We also did our own little behind the scenes video of our event which you can check out below:

We wish to thank everyone involved for all their hard work and for making the night a success!

Wonder-Lust: Art & Fashion evening hosted by Fashion ComPassion & Debut Contemporary

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Fashion Compassion

On 20th February 2013, Fashion ComPassion & renowned art gallery Debut Contemporary will host the first in a collaborative series of events which aim to bring emerging creatives to London’s fashion & art scene. The launch event, ‘Wonder-lust’, will be held at the Debut Contemporary gallery on 82 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RT. Complimentary cocktails will be available, courtesy of FAIR spirits.

The event will showcase socially responsible fashion brands from war torn and under privileged communities together with stunning pieces created by emerging artists from Debut Contemporary. Socially responsible brands on display include Nawa, Numa, Palestyle, Inaaya and Lost City. All these brands are hand crafted by women artisans and tell a story of beauty, history, believe and determination.

Numa Sun Clutch. Hand crafted by artisans in Tunisia. Available to purchase on the 20th.

Palestyle Black Clutch. 100% patent leather with gold-plated calligraphy plaque with Swarovski crystals. Available to purchase on the 20th.

Lost City Poetry scarf. Available for purchase on the 20th.

Inaaya Reverie Durrie necklace. Handcrafted by women in Khaipur, Pakistan. Available to purchase on the 20th.

Nawa Peacock Green Jean Clutch. Nappa leather and textured water snake leather in vibrant colours. Available to purchase on the 20th.

These must-have pieces will be paired with one of the fantastic Debut artists; Adrian Scicluna, Dan Johnson, Ewelina Kolaczek, Maia Franceschi and Thomas Dowdeswell. Debut artists delineate similar narratives in their artwork, highlighting social and ethical issues in our economy and ecosystem and celebrating life and culture in their work through painting, collage, sculpture and performance.

‘Of Thirst and Degrees’ by Adrian Scicluna. The artist plays with notions of absence and presence, being and place, proximity and distance; a kind of vacant reality yet very physical attachment and possibility.

‘Convergence I’ by Dan Johnson. The artist’s work is often multimedia, using collage, painting, screenprint and spray to further emphasise the disparity of the elements he has flung together in often outlandish, but somehow harmonious juxtaposition.

Step (Aqua) by Ewelina Kolaczek. The artist works predominantly in glass sculpture to create moments of high tension and sudden release.

The Pyramid of Power by Thomas Dowdeswell. The artist’s work draws its core inspiration from the early Twentieth Century art movements known as Vorticism, Futurism and Contructivism.

For more information, check out the Wonder-lust Facebook event.

Fashion ComPassion at BNP Paribas ‘Social Business’ Event

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Fashion Compassion

Ayesha Mustafa, founder and director of Fashion ComPassion, recently spoke on the panel of the ‘Social Business: The Power of Business to Create Social Change’ event, hosted by BNP Paribas.

The event started promptly at 6:15pm with Maya Mehta, BNP Paribas spokesperson and panel moderator, making an introduction about social businesses and their importance in the UK. Ayesha Mustafa then kicked off the discussion by introducing Fashion ComPassion and talking about her company’s ethos. Representatives from ‘Who Made Your Pants?’, ‘From Babies With Love’, ‘Ethical Art’ and ‘NaviStar Legal’ also gave introductory presentations about their social businesses and talked about their vision for the future.

Panel for ‘Social Business: The Power of Business to Create Social Change’.

Ayesha Mustafa, founder and director of Fashion ComPassion, talked about her company's ethos and why she launched it.

Ayesha Mustafa, founder and director of Fashion ComPassion, talked about her company’s ethos and why she founded it.

The discussion then turned to topics relating to social business, including how social businesses could measure their social impact and whether a social business could be a for profit enterprise. The panellists were also asked about their own experiences and how they had overcome the challenges which faced their companies.

Ayesha Mustafa talking to BNP Paribas employees after the discussion, carrying a BLISS bag and Inaaya necklace.

The event was well attended both by BNP Paribas employees and invited guests and it was truly inspiring to hear from the other panellists. People also enjoyed perusing the various showcase stands with products from each of the social businesses.

Fashion ComPassion showcase stand with Bliss bags, Beshtar Burqa dress, Inaaya necklaces, Palestyle & Numa bags & Gunas wallets.

Treat Your Loved One This Valentine’s Day With Fashion ComPassion

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Fashion Compassion

With Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, why not treat your loved one to one of our beautiful Fashion ComPassion products? We have lots of gorgeous gifts which will make the perfect Valentine’s present for that special someone in your life!

Not only are all our products beautiful and unique, they are also ethical and socially responsible.

Here are our top gift picks for Valentine’s Day:

Sarah’s Bag

Sarah’s Bag is now available at Fashion ComPassion!

We have recently added Sarah’s Bag, a new socially conscious brand, to the Fashion ComPassion range. Described as feminine, fresh and fashionable, Sarah’s Bag is an intimate line of hand crafted, custom-made women’s fashion accessories which are stylishly aware and socially responsible.

New to Fashion ComPassion – Black Calligraphy Clutch & Mini Diskette Pop Black Clutch by Sarah’s Bag.

The Black Calligraphy Clutch & Mini Diskette Pop Black Clutch by Sarah’s Bag are now available from the Fashion ComPassion Website.

Sarah’s Bag began back in 2000, when Sarah Beydoun decided to set up her company as part of a rehabilitation program, allowing women at risk from economic deprivation or the stigma of having served time in prison to learn valuable skills in return for a reliable income and a stable source of pride, dignity, and empowerment. In the process, these women would be helping to bring the centuries’ old traditions of artisans and textile makers in the Middle East into the world of contemporary fashion. Each piece makes a unique statement, requiring 10 to 15 days of meticulous embroidering, beading, crocheting, and hand stitching to produce. Sarah’s Bag is now sold out of 20 stores in Europe, Middle East & Asia.

Palestyle

Palestyle Calligraphy Jewellery and Clutches with Message of Love

Palestyle is a socially responsible brand which works with Palestinian refugee women in camps in Jordan and Lebanon. They fuse the traditional arabic heritage with contemporary fashion to create a trendy chic collection of jewellery and fashion accessories.

Palestyle Calligraphy Cocktail Ring

Palestyle Calligraphy Cocktail Ring. Gold-plated calligraphy ring with Swarovski crystals. This exquisite gift comes in various inspirational messages; Charming As The Moon, Secret of Your Beauty, Magic of Your Eyes.

Palestyle products are made in small workshops around the Middle East and the calligraphic writings are inspirational messages by the refugee women. This brand empowers the women in the refugee camps by giving them a sustainable income and percentage of revenue from sales.

Palestyle Glam White Clutch

Palestyle Glam White Clutch. Made with 100% patent leather, gold plated calligraphy plague with Swarovski crystals and gold chain. These exquisite clutches come in various inspirational messages; Charming As The Moon, Secret of Your Beauty, Magic of Your Eyes.

Inaaya

Inaaya Jewellery

Inaaya is a socially conscious fashion brand which combines classic Sindhi design and embellishment techniques with artisanal production and interprets them through the lens of contemporary fashion.

Inaaya Red Sindoor Durri Necklace

Inaaya Red Sindoor Durri Necklace. Solid red 7 layer vibrant vermillion with a two way necklace with silver accents and a peacock fastener. Hand crafted by women in Khaipur, Pakistan.

Inaaya currently works with female artisans in rural impoverished areas of Pakistan where the infrastructure and poverty issues are compounded by women’s rights issues. By providing contractual employment based on productivity, Inaaya gives their workers the chance to gain a supplemental income without neglecting their pre-existing responsibilities. This arrangement stands until both parties are comfortable with full time employment. In both scenarios, the employment empowers the workers and allows them to better their living conditions as they deem fit.

Inaaya Reverie Durri Necklace

Inaaya Reverie Durri Necklace. Five tiered choker embellished with hand embroidered brooch. Hand crafted by women in Khaipur, Pakistan.

Inaaya’s philosophy is simple. Create progressive designs using traditional materials and techniques. By buying Inaaya jewellery, you are not just shopping with a conscience. You are also preserving another rapidly diminishing virtue; Compassion.

Show the one you love what truly matters this Valentine’s Day. Treat them to a socially conscious and ethical gift from Fashion ComPassion!

Check out our website for more Valentine’s ideas and gifts!

Global Gifts that Give back!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Fashion Compassion

Are you looking for a meaningful Christmas gift for your loved one? For this Holiday season, shop on Fashion ComPassion for Global Gifts that Give back; whether looking for a socially responsible gift or an Eco-friendly one, we have what you want!

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE GIFTS

Vivacious clutches by Nawa (£ 190)

Nawa Jean Bag Inspired by Jean Shrimpton, a British fashion icon in the 1960’s, these hand-crafted clutches are created with a mixture of Nappa leather and textured water snake leather in vibrant colours (available in black & green).

Working with women in under priviledged areas susch as Palestinian refugees’ camps in Lebanon, Nawa is a social fashion label with dual purpose: satisfy the highest standards of the customer and be a small engine for social change. All net profits from the sale of the products are channeled 50% back into the community and 50% to support UN Food Programme

Casual but chic T-shirt by Palestyle (£ 55)

Palestyle grey hear t-shirt 100% cotton t-shirt embroidered by Palestinian refugee women. Perfect for those casual days when you want to dress down but still look chic!

Wow them with this piece of art by Palestyle (£ 110) Palestyle necklace Wear an initial of your name or the name of your loved one in a statement necklace that has a wow factor and holds a personal meaning. The glam necklace is available in different letters, gold plated, embellished with Swarovski crystals and can be worn on a trendy choker.

Palestyle fuses the traditional Arabic heritage with contemporary fashion to create trendy and chic collections. The brand empowers women in Palestinian refugees’ camps in Jordon and Lebanon, by giving them a sustainable income and percentage of revenue from sales.

Inspirational Scarves by Lost City (£ 100 & £ 115)

Lost city scarf 100% cotton scarf with words COME CLOSER hand embroidered on both ends of the scarf, created by artisans in Lucknow.

Lost City scarf

100% cotton scarf with gold and silver metallic sequins densely hand embroidered in a zig-zag pattern inspired by David Bowie’s “Aladdin Sane” album cover. The pattern is repeated in three blocks on the scarf.

The Clash Clutch by Lost City (£ 100)

Lost city clutch This exquisite Clash Clutch is inspired by British punk rock band, The Clash. It has gold metallic sequins densely hand embroidered with steel safety pins using a hooked needle.

New York based design house, Lost City employs artisans in Lucknow, India, who have lost their livelihood due to mass production. Paid fairly on a weekly basis with a yearly bonus, the artisans are also provided with a health care plan and access to education for them and their families as well.

Shinning in the shiny shawls by Numa (£ 65) Numa shawl Beautiful organic cotton shawls, woven in traditional “métiers” with tassles by women artisans in Tunisia. The shawls come in various colours and various woven Tunisian motifs.

Numa employs women artisans who specialize in traditional and exquisite Tunisian craft which is now going obsolete due to mass market production. The brand brought value to the work of the women artisans by providing them with sustainable revenue and a market to sell their creations.

Baraka Sindoor to adorn the neck by Inaaya (£ 40) Baraka Sindoor Inaaya necklace This exquisite hand crafted necklace is a solid red 7 layer vibrant vermillion with a two way necklace with silver accents and a peacock fastener.

Inaaya means Empathy, the capacity to recognize and share the feelings of others. This Pakistani Ethical fashion brand produces limited run pieces by combining classis techniques with artisanal production. Inaaya works with women artisans in Khaipur, Sindh & helps to bring a positive change in their lives by providing them with jobs and income & further instills confidence and self-belief in them.

ECO – FRIENDLY GIFTS

Bag to make you feel…Special by Gunas (£ 130) Gunas tulip bag A perfect year round arm candy, this bag is 100% sweatshop free. The structured body allows for the bag to stand when set down and also lets you easily find everything inside the bag.

Colour to brighten your style by Gunas (£ 85) Gunas Emma Mini The Emma Mini in tropical green and studded details is your perfect companion for a day out. Sling it as a cross-body or on your shoulder with the adjustable strap.

Gunas is an exclusive, progressive luxury brand that proves that being green and looking haute is not mutually exclusive. These vegan bags are created by skilled artisans under good working conditions and fair pay, using eco-friendly materials.

Stand out in this Shipbreaker Dress by Bhalo (£ 90) Bhalo shipbreaker dress Truly stunning silk dress 100% hand woven and hand printed with small shell button and back reveal. Easy to wear, loose style with optional tie waist!

Bhalo (the Bengali word for ‘good’) is an ecofriendly label that designs limited edition women’s clothing and accessories, made from ethically hand woven and naturally dyed cottons and silks. Focused on honourable working conditions and community development, Bhalo works with local women, widows and indigenous communities in rural Bangladesh.

Fashion Compassion Now Available on Labels E-Store, Pakistan’s Premier Fashion Online Store!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Fashion Compassion

After the successful launch in Pakistan, Fashion Compassion is now available online for customers via Labels E-Store, the biggest shopping online portal in Pakistan. This represents a further step in our drive to capture the market in Asia. The collection available features bags and clutches from our socially responsible brands Nawá, Palestyle and a new eco-friendly brand GUNAS, available in Pakistan for the first time on Labels. The collection featured is hand crafted with premium leather and gold plated embellishments. GUNAS bags are made from eco-friendly materials and vegan leather in fair trade workshops.

Another great part of shopping on Labels is our commitment to give back through fashion. We are working with the United Nations WFP Programme in supporting livelihood development for underprivileged women in Pakistan. Every time you buy a product a percent goes to help women run businesses and also look after their families food needs through WFP.

Here’s what you will find on Labels!

Nawa socially responsible brand

Anne Hathaway with Rockstar Bag!

Palestyle socially responsible brand

Fashion ComPassion launches in Pakistan!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Fashion Compassion

Fashion ComPassion, launched a range of luxury handbags for the first time in Pakistan on October 11th at Ensemble Karachi and October 24th in Lahore, showcasing three Middle-East brands – Nawa, Palestyle and Sougha.

Fashion ComPassion Launch Pakistan

Fashion ComPassion Launch Pakistan After stocking in cities such as London, New York, Paris and Dubai, Ayesha Mustafa brought the brand finally to Pakistan. “Being Pakistani, I wanted to bring the concept of fashion that creates positive change and empowers women of Pakistan. By launching the company here, I want to provide a platform to our artisans on an international platform,” says Ayesha Mustafa, Founder of Fashion ComPassion.

These bags will now be available and accessible to the trend setting urbanite woman of today at Ensemble Karachi and Lahore, L’Atelier Lahore and LABELS e-store.The handbag collection launched is chic, elegant and hand crafted with premium leather and gold plated embellishments.

There was a great buzz about the event which was well attended by socialites and celebrities including Anoushey Ashraf, Adnan Pardesy, Sanam Chaudhri, Hira Tareen, Ali Safina, Misha Lakhani, Farishteh Aslam, Nida Azwer, Misha Lakhani, Shiza Hassan, Maheen Karim, and many more.

Anoushay Ashraf Pakistani celebrity

Super Model Iraj at Fashion Compassion Pakistan Launch Fashion ComPassion is also working with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in linking the agency’s women beneficiaries to similar product development while supporting their food needs. Partnership with UNWFP Ayesha Mustafa & Robin Lodge from UN signing a letter of understanding

Browse more pictures of the event on Dawn.com and learn more about the launch on Secret Closet.

First Sustainable Fashion Trunk Show in Dubai: Mission accomplished!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Fashion Compassion

On June 16^th, Fashion ComPassion hosted its first foray into the Middle East with an open house organized in collaboration with Bambah Boutique, Dubai. Bambah is the first vintage store in Dubai with the most unique shopping experience. As a fashion hub, Dubai was picked for its potential to be the first city in the Middle East to embrace Ethical Fashion movement. The aim is therefore to make the city, the Middle East’s platform for Ethical Fashion.

Fashion bloggers, journalists, fashion students, socialites and many more attended the event, curious to discover high end ethical fashion. The brands showcased were, Gunas, Beshtar, Palestyle, Nawa, Kastur Jewels & Queen Bee Collection.

We won’t say more! Watch the video of the event created by Dubai In A Frame. Here’s what some fashion bloggers posted: girlaboutdubai, fazfashiondiary. This was our first but certainly not the last! So stay tuned for more future events in Dubai.

Below are some of the pictures from the event; the rest are on our Facebook page. Please feel welcome to leave comments!

Ayesha Interviewed by CNBC

Trying on Beshtar Burqa Dress

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