Fashion’s New Best Accessory? Generosity! Online Boutique Combines Passion For Fashion And Charity

Feb. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- Baltimore, Maryland, February 24, 2010 -- Want to be style-conscious and socially conscientious at the same time? Founded in January 2010, Garbs for Good (www.GarbsforGood.com) was born from a desire to increase advocacy, awareness and financial support for community-based charities, while supporting up and coming designers, women’s cooperatives and local artisans.

Tapping into the talent of the most innovative and trend-forward designers in the industry, Garbs for Good focuses on bringing style-conscious customers the best that fashion has to offer – selecting only the most unique, often one-of-a-kind pieces of impeccable quality and craftsmanship – that elicit a “Where did you find that?!” response. Equally important, Garbs for Good customers can be assured that, in addition to buying a quality product at a competitive price, they are also making a difference in their community - both locally and nationwide. Garbs for Good is committed to contributing 10% of the purchase price of every item sold to nonprofit organizations nationwide. Garbs for Good also supports international microenterprise development and community sustainability by purchasing from native artisans and fair trade cooperatives across the globe.  

Garbs for Good appeals to a more discerning customer who defines luxury by quality and craftsmanship rather than simply by the name on a label. Garbs for Good also appeals to customers who recognize that they have many choices when it comes to how and where they spend their money and prefer to support those who give back to their community, represent a cause, and are invested in environmental preservation by using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods. “The digital age of online shopping presents consumers with innumerable options. We strive to offer our customers a way to feed their love of fashion and fuel their commitment to charity at the same time,” says Garbs for Good owner and founder, Elaine Bonneau. “Trends change with the seasons, fads come and go, but charity is always in style. Charity is truly the best accessory,” says Bonneau.

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About Garbs for Good: An online specialty boutique, Garbs for Good (www.GarbsforGood.com) offers exquisitely designed, unique items – from handcrafted handbags and jewelry to home goods – created by up and coming designers, local artisans, women’s cooperatives and some of the best name brands you know and love. 10% of every purchase is donated to community-based nonprofit organizations.

Garbs for Good is a minority and woman owned enterprise. Owner and entrepreneur Elaine Bonneau has 15 years of media marketing, communications and retail experience, and is a respected volunteer, philanthropist and community advocate. In 2009, Bonneau received the William J. Casey Award for Outstanding Service to the Red Cross. In 2010, Bonneau was nominated for the Komen Maryland Annual Award for extraordinary commitment and dedication to furthering the mission of Susan G. Komen MD.