What does Gucci and Mary J. Blige have in Common!!

Creative Director of Gucci Frida Giannini, branding manager Steve Stoute and Mary J. Blige is teaming up for a partnership for Marys charity to open the new Mary J. Blige Center for Women, a partnership between The Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) — the charity that Blige and Stoute cofounded in 2007.

The centers main purpose is to educate and empower women Mary stated “As a child, I never saw a confident woman — I only saw women being abused,” said the singer, who grew up in Yonkers. “There was so much pain growing up — it would have been in vain if I didn’t put myself out there. That’s why I am here; that’s why FFAWN exists. I want every girl and woman who walks through this door to know that she is loved — no matter who is telling her she isn’t loved.” -http://wwd.com/

Creative Director for Gucci stated “Gucci is a very powerful brand that can communicate in a very strong way. I thought that, together, we could make something very impressive. I think it’s important to show that fashion isn’t just about clothes and accessories — it’s about being involved with initiatives like this one and social responsibility.” -http://wwd.com/

SO TRUE SO TRUE!!FASHION IS ALL ABOUT EMPOWERMENT AND INDIVIDUALITY BUT ALSO ABOUT GIVING BACK... I LOVE THIS BUSINESS VENTURE WELL DONE MARY!