Congratulations to Havaianas Europe, who this week launched an exciting collaboration with some of the world’s most influential creatives to raise funds for global charity Women for Women International.

DSQUARED2 high heel design
Based on a mutual admiration on what they both stand for: love, kindness, support, vision, hope, happi-ness, will and creative spirit, Havaianas Europe commissioned the likes of Alice Temperley, Aquazzura, Arizona Muse, Charlotte Olympia, DSQUARED2, Manolo Blahnik, Mary Katrantzou, Naomi Campbell, Nicholas Kirkwood, Simone Rocha, Stephen Jones and Swarovski to create bespoke one-off art inspired thongs for this great cause. are amongst the artists to create bespoke one-off art objects for this great cause.

Mary Katrantzou platform design
Curator and renowned fashion entrepreneur Maria Kastani, said “Havaianas is a brand I love and support fully. They care, love and appreciate all humans and their colourful creations are a catalyst for happiness.

Charlotte Olympia with her design
Women for Women International is a truly wonderful charity that cares and supports marginalised women in countries affected by war and conflict. They have helped almost half a million women rebuild their lives and given them hope, skills and knowledge to support them-selves, families and their communities. ”

Manolo Blahnik design

Naomi Campbell said “I'm so honoured to participate in such a great project for Women for Women International. I'm so inspired by all the works that Zainab Salbi does to help and empower women all around the world. I'm a huge fan of Havaianas, I never travel without them. I hope you all enjoy my ‘skiller’ heels!”

Alice Temperley Havaianas design
Brita Fernandez Schmidt, Executive Director UK, Women for Women International says “We truly value creative and innovative partnerships and that is why I am delighted to be collaborating with Maria Kastani and Havaianas. We know that the awareness and money raised through this collaboration will support women survivors of war rebuild their lives in some of the most dangerous places in the world. I am so grateful to Maria and Havaianas for their wonderful support of our work.”

Swarovski adding a touch of bling to their Havaianas design
Funds raised by the auction of the Havaianas artworks will help Women for Women International to continue their admirable and wonderful journey to keep supporting marginalised women survivors of war. These bespoke pieces of art will be auctioned online to raise funds for Women for Women International. The auction website will officially launch on 1st July 2017 and more information can be found at www.havaianas.com.
Story by: Havaianas Europe
Photography: Dave Bennett
Photography: Dave Bennett
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