Accomplished fashion designers traditionally live a life of glam and sparkle. However, off the runway, these designers are using their star power and sensibilities to fashion a better world around them.
Donatella Versace is an Italian fashion designer who was inspired to get into fashion by her brother. The tragic 2008 earthquake in the Sichuan region of China that killed thousands inspired Donatella Versace to create the Versace One Foundation with Jet Li to help the children deal with the trauma from the earthquake.
Donna Karan is a designer commonly known for the DKNY brand. Donna Karan created a foundation called Urban Zen, which seeks to inspire change in healthcare and education and to fight to preserve cultures. A large part of Urban Zen seeks to comfort families forced to experience difficult hospital and healthcare situations.
Michael Kors is a highly successful American fashion designer. He works to spread consciousness about breast cancer. He has developed several lines to raise awareness and consistently supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation along with other similar organizations.
Diane Von Fürstenberg is a Belgian-American fashion designer who became popular for her wrap dress. As well as being a designer, she is a board member of Vital Voices. Vital Voices is an organization that seeks to empower women to pursue leadership roles.
