The Giving Movement<\/a> will showcase its first ready-to-wear collection, Fifty Made, at Dubai Fashion Week.<\/p>\nFifty pieces of each style will be made.<\/p>\n
Founded in early 2020 with the mission \u2018to give back\u2019, The Giving Movement donates AED15 to local charities for each item sold.<\/p>\n
To date, the brand has donated $2.4 million to Dubai Cares and Harmony House to provide food, shelter and education to those in need around the world.<\/p>\n
By the end of the next year, the brand hopes to donate $10 million.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur philosophy is a simple one: small acts multiplied by many can transform the world,\u201d said Mr Nowell-Barnes.<\/p>\n
The Giving Movement maintains a sustainable supply chain with the manufacturing process running solely in Dubai and using only recyclable and biodegradable materials.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy producing the clothes locally in the UAE, we could not only support the local economy but we could ensure the clothes were made ethically under our watch,\u201d Mr Nowell-Barnes told Emirates Woman<\/em>.<\/p>\nIn March, The Giving Movement announced the closing of its $15 million Series A funding round from venture capitalist firm Knuru Capital alongside other investors, ahead of its plans to extend its product range and expand internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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