Shopping; it’s what women love to do. Even some men enjoy the experience of shopping. The only thing that could make shopping even better is the idea of shopping for fashionable clothing at the same time you’re helping a charity raise money for a good cause.

The New York Foundling hosted a charity event October 22 at fashion designer Cynthia Rowley’s location in West Village. The event benefited children and families in need. Rowley’s designs were made available at a 10 percent discount, with 10 percent of the purchase price going to the designer’s favorite charitable causes.

This is just one example of exactly how fashion fundraisers are changing the face of fundraising and charitable giving. [Read more…]