As detailed in this introductory post from my fellow blogger and vintage fashion
lover Crystal Hammon, the idea for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pink Sweater
is the result of our desire to collaborate on a project that highlighted
vintage fashion and its relevance in today’s world. When we originally discussed a collaboration,
we thought it would center around a demonstration of how a vintage garment
could, and would, be styled differently for real-world wear by vintage fashion
lovers of different vintages (ie, we were born in different decades). But, when we settled on the month of October
as the kick-off for our project, this particular pink sweater spoke up and let
us know it was destined for a larger purpose. After all, October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month and the color pink has become synonymous with the cause. And check out that collar - it mimics the iconic pink ribbon!
Speaking of pink ribbons, we wanted to keep the project local, and we selected the
Pink Ribbon Connection as the recipient organization for funds raised through
the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pink Sweater.”
The Pink RibbonConnection is
a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to “provide information and resources to those touched
by breast cancer in Central Indiana to assist in their personal journey…because
no one should face breast cancer alone.” You
can read more about the Pink Ribbon Connection and how to donate here.
Crystal and I are energized about
the prospect of making a pink sweater connection with many philanthropic
fashionistas as we join in sisterhood to support the work of the Pink Ribbon Connection, and we look forward to sharing the sweater’s journey with our readers over the next
twelve months! In my next
post, I’ll link back to Crystal’s blog, Dressed Her Days Vintage, where she’ll
explain the sweater’s traveling arrangements, and how you can be part of the
journey.
Fashion is what you buy; Style is what you do with it!
Linked up with: Style Elixir, Everyday Fashion and Finance, and Perfectly Coutured
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