A Dallas-based lifestyle and apparel brand is launching a back-to-school collection with an A + purpose: Rock The very first Dondolo Gives Collection will benefit the Ashford Rise School of Dallas, whose mission is to provide high quality early education services to children with and without disabilities in an inclusive setting.
According to a press release, an impressive 50 percent of every purchase made in the collection goes direct to The Rise School.
Not only did Dondolo donate proceeds to the school, he worked with his children to develop the line, as the pieces were inspired by artwork created by students at Rise School.
Details from the students’ art – like apples and sunshine – were incorporated into a bespoke fabric designed by local artist and Dondolo team member Carolina Moua, the press release said.
The collection includes pieces for girls, boys and women – perfect for mothers to combine their little ones for the important snapshots on the first day of school. There are adorable dresses, jon jons, backpacks, hair bows, and more; Prices range from $ 14 to $ 160.
It’s not the first time Dondolo has partnered with Ashford Rise School. For the past four years, the brand has participated in the school’s annual charity runway show, Runway to Rise.
“Our new collection is a nice extension of the relationship we have built with The Rise School and the great families and students,” said Dondolo founder and designer Catalina Gonzalez in the press release. “We are honored to continue our support with this special collection.”
Giving back is part of the brand ethos. Each design is made ethically and with the aim of supporting social causes that help mothers and children in need. Their clothes are made in Colombia, where they employ local women to earn money with to look after their children.
Ashford Rise School offers speech, occupational, physical and music therapy to meet the needs of students aged 6 months to 6 years.
The back-to-school collection will be available exclusively online on Dondolo.com on Thursday July 29th.
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