Marshall Direct Fund Events
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A jewelry trunk show and champagne fete during Aspen Fashion Week!
An event that took place during Aspen Fashion Week was a huge success! Thank you to all that were able to attend the event at Distractions on March 18th – you helped us raise over $4,000 to support vocational training for mothers and older sisters of MDF students.
The Woods Fine Jewelry consists of bold pieces juxtaposing natural elements with exquisite diamonds. Their designs are worn by fashion trendsetters accross the globe including celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Ashley Olsen, Charlize Theron, and Paris Hilton. Artist, Evan Hecox designed a piece loosely inspired by the MDF logo which Sam and Shawn translated into a charm. The charm can be attached to various necklaces and bracelets the sisters have within their jewelry line. 100% of the profit of these pieces benefit MDF.
Sam Hitchcock Terkun & Shawn Hecox of The Woods, along with Heidi Semrau of Distractions are role models for female entrepreneurs across the globe. This event was a fun way for fashionistas on this side of the world to support our female counterparts in Pakistan who are working hard to obtain better livelihoods for themselves and their families. Women everywhere love to feel beautiful and strong. Distractions and The Woods Fine Jewelry embody this mission. MDF is honored to have such intelligent and talented women standing by our side!
To purchase a bracelet (300 USD for ones that have wood or horn, 350 USD for ivory), please contact us at info@marshalldirectfund.org or use this order form (PDF).
Beading choices pictured here. 100 percent of the proceeds of these pieces supports vocational training for mothers of children in the schools we operate. By providing mothers skills and business training in embellished, fabrics, clothing, and accessories, MDF helps women develop tools necessary to generate income, send their children to school, and lift their families out of poverty.
**The MDF logo was inspired by the shape of the sail that was displayed on the original Marshall Plan posters – symbolizing the worlds flags coming together sailing across the sea to help war ravished countries abroad. In addition, the curves of letters reflect the shape of Eastern languages including Urdu, one of the main languages of Pakistan. Lastly, the MDF logo resembles the modern architecture of Gehry – his works flow with the environment around him….just as MDF reflects the needs of the communities and the flow of their environment.
