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Brands that help you give when you receive

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Style that gives back

When you buy clothes, the assumption is you pay money and you get a product in return. But, what if you could receive and also give back? You're already getting the product, why not help out others at the same time? There is a multitude of brands out there who are focused on creating products that give back to others.

FEED

Just as the name suggests, this brand helps fight world hunger. They specialize in accessories, having a large range of bags/purses available. They also offer other accessories like jewelry and scarves, and FEED T-shirts for men, women and babies. With every product purchased, FEED works with their giving partners to find the best way to benefit others. They range from aiding workers and helping supply food, such as school meals to children.


LemLem

Created in 2007, LemLem was brought to life after Supermodel Liya Kebede took a trip to Ethiopia. She noticed that there were many traditional weavers who were out of a job. By working with the weavers, Kebede created LemLem, a clothing line where all products are handcrafted from Ethiopia. With products for men, women and children, there is something for everyone. LemLem is a great way to have handmade, quality products that are helping give people jobs.

Miki Moko

Miki Moko strongly believes that more money doesn’t always mean better quality. Some big brand names can rack up their prices and cut corners when it comes to quality, knowing that people will still buy their products anyways. Miki Moko is determined to give you the best quality while keeping the price reasonable. Miki Moko makes all of their own goods, so by cutting out the middle man, they can give their products at a reasonable price. 50% of every pound (they are a UK-based brand) that is made goes to charity. They offer a live tracking counter, so that people can see how much is being given back. All of their donations go to the Nepal youth foundation, with the recipients being posted on their blog on the 5th of every month.


Pura Vida

When the Californian duo Griffen Thall and Paul Goodman met Costa Rican duo Jorge and Joaquin on a college graduation trip, all it took was 5 years to get a business up and running. Thall and Goodman were captivated by the colorful bracelets that Jorge and Joaquin made. Pura Vida, meaning pure life in Spanish, comes from Costa Rican belief to appreciate life’s simple pleasures or living life to the fullest. Starting with jewelry and now expanding to clothes and swimwear, Pura Vida offers lots of colorful vibrant pieces. All jewelry is handmade. Through Pura Vida, 100+ jobs have been created, giving more people an income to live a better life. They are also partnered with 190 other charities, so their total amount of donations is a whopping $935,358.

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