Last week I went to a wonderful pre-event hosted by Rebuild Globally & Macbeth Studio which was to bring awareness about a wonderful cause started right in our own Orlando backyard. Macbeth Studio collaborated with Local Love to create a beautiful backdrop to use during the event for a promotional shoot. I wanted to talk about Rebuild Globally & their brand Deux Mains Designs, so that more people could understand their mission and how many people they have helped and can help in the future if the word is spread further. They also host an annual fashion show at the Country Club of Orlando called Runway to Haiti for all you fashion lovers.
Rebuild Globally was born from the disaster of the 2010 earthquake that brought devastation to Haiti. One woman, Julie Colombino had an amazing idea to replace the conventional methods of charitable aid with a thriving social entrepreneurial ecosystem. They have been vastly improving the lives the refugees living in impoverished Haiti for six years now through training and education which give them guaranteed employment. They have realized the most impactful way to relieve poverty is to combine the efforts of their non-profit with the for-profit sector. Out of this wonderful cause they were able to build their own brand for the products they were creating called Deux Mains Designs.
“Nineteen degrees north of the equator you’ll find a small workshop where artisan–owners source local leathers and re-purpose tires to craft beautiful handmade sandals. Inspired by its French translation, craftsmen use their own two hands to sculpt sidewalls into soles with a pride that comes from not only making something valuable for others, but also making a meaningful life for themselves.” – Deux Mains
When I think of these creative and inspiring artisans I think about the bohemian community. Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, involving musical, artistic, literary or spiritual pursuits. Here is a bohemian styled outfit that I wore last weekend when I visited my best friend in Ocala. My mother got me this dress on sale at Belk for $12 around Thanksgiving. (WHAT A DEAL!) I love it because it looks almost like a pineapple print on it.
*Photography by Rae Breda a Bohemian Artist, pursuing her dreams, and inspiring others.
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RUNWAY TO HAITI: THE NIGHT FASHION MEETS IMPACT
This will be a night of beauty and impact at REBUILD globally’s annual fundraising event – Runway to Haiti: The Night Fashion Meets Impact. This show will be featuring local celebrities and help to inspire the next season’s trends. There will be live music and a silent auction. This for people to come together to raise funds for life changing education and job training programs in Haiti.
Here is a video from last year’s event!
If this is a cause that is near and dear to your heart, or you have never heard of Rebuild Globally & Deux Mains Designs before, but would like to be a part of such an impactful evening…then purchase a ticket below!
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Love the vibe with this company. The training, education and jobs that they give truly empower the people. Its confidence boosting and making a difference. And the sandals are fab!
I love all of these pieces and definitely think this style is great! I definitely need to update my spring wardrobe!
That pink purse is fabulous! I’m looking forward to not dragging a diaper bag with me and downsizing to a cute purse!
You’ve got a great style. I love all the sandals. They will be great for the warm weather we should have soon!
Super cute outfit. What a great organization. It’s good to know some good things can come out of terrible events.
I really love all of this. I have the hardest time finding any sandals appealing, but these are super nice, and for a good cause!
what an awesome cause! I love the pink bag too. A lot of my friends live in the Orlando area so I need to let them know about this.
How cool is this? What an awesome cause! I wish I could be part of it! I love your pink handbag! That looks like something I definitely need to add to my wardrobe!
Julie Colombino sounds like she had a great idea to help out the people of Haiti.
You look amazing in your very affordable dress!!
I love this cause, so great! And your outfit is so cute, love that pink bag!
What a great charity and those shoes are brilliant. I love your dress, that certainly was a bargain!
I absolutely love the idea behind the shoes. They look wonderful. I’ve been to Haiti and I wouldn’t say that fashion is the first thing on their minds, so I hope the organization keep things as authentic as possible to the Haitian culture.
What a great cause! Love your pink dress and how you’ve paired it with the fuchsia watch, it looks so girly but chic! x
I have never heard of Rebuild Globally but thank your for educating me on a great cause! Also love your outfit! What a great find your mom had and your shoes are awesome!
That is such a great cause, I love the pieces they are great I absolutely love the pink purse it is gorgeous.
Wow, those outfits look so adorable. i am really into boho style!
Such a great cause. It’s so important to support artisan around the world and help them rebuild their communities.
I love the dress. I have a couple of dresses that are similar to this one. I love them, but I don’t wear them enough.
Yes it’s amazing what they have done for the people of Haiti and having Kenneth Cole on board with sandals sure did help!!
Thanks Charlotte I’m glad you enjoyed!!
Haha yes I do remember those days, since I have two boys myself!!
Thanks Dawn!! I do love this dress my momma picked out!!
Thank you Theresa!! Yes they will be great for spring!
Agreed Blythe!! <3
Thanks so much Heather!! I’m glad I was able to tell you something new!!
Yes they have made them simple so that the workers can make them very well and these are sold all over the world, not really to the people in Haiti, though they do make shoes for the children in Haiti so that they can attend school.
Thanks Jessica!! <3 Pink is my favorite color!
Thank you Amber! I’m glad you dig it!! 🙂
Awesome thank you Jessi!!
Yes the sandals are so nice. My favorite pair is the pair designed by fashion model Heide Lindgren!
Thanks so much!! Yes Julie is an amazing woman!
I love the Boho style because it’s laid back and it’s really comfy. It’s nice that they helped out those who are in need in Haiti by giving the people a source of income. The products are lovely!
What an amazing cause dear. You look so beautiful dear. I love the shoes and the bag.