Balenciaga partners with World Food programme and Aims to end world poverty by 2030

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For the Fall collection, Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has teamed up with the World Food Programme in a mission to end world poverty by 2030.

World food Programme is a United Nations charity organisation funded solely on voluntary donations, it is the leading humanitarian organisation in the world, fighting against world wide poverty.

On any given day the WFP delivers 5000 trucks, 20 ships, 92 planes with 12.6 billions in rations costing $0.31 per ration. They feed between 20 and 25 million children across 65 different countries through voluntary donations. (Receiving 5.9 BILLION in 2016)

From the 6th September to the 1st February Balenciaga will be donating 10% of sales made from regular retail prices in participating stores and online. So when you buy a jumper 10% of that money is going exclusively to the WFP, In addition to this Balenciaga has donated $250,000.

Designer on a budget : My Top 5 Depop vintage buys

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Burberry bag, £100

Currently totally obsessed with vintage Depop finds because 1. Who doesn’t love a bargain and 2. Vintage. Duh!

Whilst on the mini bag trend I so love this Burberry classic mini bag in legendary Burberry check. This bag literally would never go out of style.

Gucci sneakers £150

Monogramming is big right now with bags but a classic trainer with serve you well. These Gucci sneakers with a hint of pink would look very good in my wardrobe.

CELINE belt £150

I can not remember the last time I bought a belt. A classic staple gold and leather belt by CELINE to update an all black look.

Prada kitten heels £60

so if you haven’t noticed by now, I kind of love a bit of pink. So you can only imagine my excitement of these pink Prada kitten heel slides.

Louis Vuitton cashmere and silk scarf, £100

Okay, I really love a bit of pink and this Louis V scarf is to die for. I can already image it caressing my skin.