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Congratulations to Toni Skidmore, one of Custom Collaborative's dedicated volunteers, for being named NY1 News’ New Yorker of the Week! Toni’s commitment to giving back and supporting others in their journeys reflects the heart of our mission to equip women from low-income and immigrant communities with the skills to achieve economic success in the sustainable fashion industry. We are so proud to have Toni as part of our community, helping to create positive change and a more inclusive fashion industry. Thank you Chelsea Katz for your thoughtful coverage of Custom Collaborative and Toni's work! You can support Custom Collaborative here: https://bit.ly/4dBBKNz Watch her incredible story featured on NY1: https://bit.ly/3BCCuEP #NewYorkeroftheWeek #CustomCollaborative #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion  #sustainablity #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict  #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

We are thrilled to share this new Forbes article by Joan Michelson, written after a powerful conversation at the UN SDG Media Zone. The discussion, hosted by the Fashion Impact Fund and moderated by Joan, explored how investing in women is key to driving sustainable fashion and building inclusive economies. One of the voices featured is Ngozi Okaro, Executive Director of Custom Collaborative, whose leadership is transforming fashion through women-led skills training that promotes education and sustainable development. Check out Joan’s article to see how leaders like Ngozi shape a better future through fashion. #CustomCollaborative #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion  #sustainablity #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict  #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

Custom Collaborative’s Executive Director, Ngozi Okaro, contributed to an important conversation on the impact of investing in women and fashion-led skills training. Thank you PVBLIC Foundation for hosting this event. Catch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/dXuG8idm #UNGA79 #SDGLive #SDGFashion ##CustomCollaborative #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion  #sustainablity #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict  #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

🌍 Livestream this morning at 9:50AM 🌍 We are thrilled to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly! Join us as Custom Collaborative Founder and Director, Ngozi Okaro, speaks on the "Empowering Economies" panel, alongside other Fashion Impact Fund recipients for the SDG Media Zone discussion. This conversation, hosted by the Fashion Impact Fund, a program of PVBLIC Foundation, will spotlight the transformative potential of investing in women to build sustainable and inclusive economies. The discussion will highlight the vital role of women-led fashion skills training programs in advancing education, youth employment, and sustainable development for future generations. The panelists will share their successes and approaches, demonstrating how women are driving sustainable development in their communities, the fashion sector, and beyond. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/3BiFAhd #CustomCollaborative #fashionimpactfund #pvblic #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion  #sustainablity #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict  #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

As our September Campaign comes to a close, we want to offer an incentive to our supporters and donors who have contributed to Behind the Seams. We are partering with VONTELLE to give away a free pair of glasses to the winner of our end of campaign raffle! The first 5 people who donate $100+ to our fundraiser between September 25th and September 30th will be entered in the raffle. Thank you for supporting ambitious women! Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/dbkZsyqJ #CustomCollaborative #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion #sustainablity #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

Custom Collaborative founder and Executive Director Ngozi Okaro will be speaking at #ForwardFood&Fashion on September 26th during New York Climate Week. The event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the hashtag #food and #fashion industries to come together and share their opportunities and challenges with sustainability. Hosted by Clim-Eat, Columbia Climate School, and Barnard College, the event features renowned speakers from the United Nations @Gates Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, and many more. See you there! Link for tickets: https://lnkd.in/eZa2Z8JA #CustomCollaborative #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion #sustainablity #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

We are thrilled to announce that Tory Burch is generously matching donations to Custom Collaborative's Behind the Seams Fundraiser! By doubling your contributions, Tory Burch is helping us further our mission to provide equitable pathways for women from low-income and immigrant communities into the fashion industry. Together, we can continue to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and just fashion system that honors people and the planet. Please donate today to support ambitious women who are transforming their lives and the future of fashion! Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/dbkZsyqJ #CustomCollaborative #ToryBurch #BehindTheSeams #DonateNow #SustainableFashion #WomenInFashion #FashionForGood #FashionThatWorks #fairtrade #ambitiouswomen #nyc #garmentdistrict #greeneconomy #greenjobs #fashionrevolution #slowfashion

As we approach the halfway point of our Behind The Seams campaign, we have an exciting offer thanks to a generous donation from Mara Hoffman! As a token of our gratitude, we’re excited to announce a special giveaway. The first 25 people who donate $150+ to our Behind The Seams campaign will receive a Mara Hoffman Baggu bag! Your generosity is making a real difference, and we couldn’t have come this far without you. Thank you! Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/dbkZsyqJ #CustomCollaborative #CustomCollab #FashionThatWorks #sustainablefashion #sustainablity

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