Housing Works's Fashion for Action offers designer merchandise at amazing discounts

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Housing Works begins annual fashion benefit
Kemberly Richardson has details on the annual 'Fashion for Action' benefit.

CHELSEA, Manhattan (WABC) -- Housing Works is kicking off "Fashion for Action," an event which helps supports the organization's life-saving services.

Each year, top designers and brands donate a long list of deeply discounted items that you can buy, from candles, cashmere, coats and dresses.

It all happens inside Housing Works's flagship store in Chelsea.

"It's a place for you to find designer names marked way down from retail price, really great gifts," said Elizabeth Koke of Housing Works.

Everything is new and up to 50-80% off retail, including items from top brands and designers. A coat by Reiss that comes with a retail price of $545, is just $150 here.

All proceeds from Fashion for Action, a four-day shopping event, help Housing Works continue carrying out its mission of providing critical services to low-income New Yorkers.

"Debbie Harry has donated a few pieces from her personal collection," Koke said.

You'll find them tucked away with other marvelous pieces.

An exclusive t-shirt by Brooklyn Based Snow Milk will set you apart.

For the ladies, a beautiful formal jumpsuit goes for just $150.

"Our goal is for folks to come in and find something that speaks to them, is accessible, is fun and adds a little juzz to their outfit," Koke said.

If you can't make it here to the shop, no problem, there are plenty of items online. Just go to eshop.housingworks.org.

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