First, three members from "Clothed in Hope" (a non-profit organization discovered by former USC student Amy Woodell Bardi), discussed the philanthropic act of providing hope to impoverished women in Zambia by investing in the power of creativity and encouragement. By generating innovative projects for the women in Zambia, "Clothed in Hope" is able to teach the basics of business, independence, and the nature of being crafty in order to sustain economic stability for themselves. Selling everything from shirts to custom-made bracelets, clutches, and headbands from the women of Zambia, the members of "Clothed in Hope" provided a grand selection of products for any Fashion Board members interested in supporting this empowering cause.
After the "Clothed in Hope" presentation, the Executive Board engaged members of Fashion Board in a competitive game of Christmas trivia. Split into four teams, members of Fashion Board were in it to win it, with the prize being a Fashion Board Tervis tumbler. Team 3 dominated the game, thus leading them to receive a tumbler at the end of the night.
"Wrapping" up the holly jolly night, Fashion Board members gathered around for a tacky Christmas sweater photo shoot led by the State newspaper, lined up to receive membership t-shirts, and ended the night checking out "Clothed in Hope" merchandise.
Check out some of our members in their sweaters:
Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays to all, and to all a fashionable night!
Emery Smith
Fashion Board member