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Faye Toogood, David Shrigley and others team up to help beat loneliness
Eyewear brand Cubitts has invited nine top designers – including Shona Heath, Faye Toogood and David Shrigley – to create their dream frames. Each design, from Yinka Ilori’s floral-patterned glasses to Wilfrid Wood’s multicoloured shades, will be hand-made in Cubitts’ studio, displayed at its Islington branch during the London Design Festival, and then auctioned off online. 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to Create, a charity that reduces loneliness through art. From September 12th to 28th, cubitts.com
A colorful cashmere collection supports Doctors Without Borders
Abask and the design firm LA Shamshiri Studio They have collaborated on a collection of brightly striped cashmere throws, cushions and sleep accessories (from £165). The pieces are handmade in Nepal using a traditional jacquard pedal loom, and each takes between 30 and 50 hours to make. 20 per cent of their profits will be donated to a humanitarian charity. Doctors Without Borderswhich brings doctors, medicines and vaccines to areas affected by war, natural disasters and malnutrition. abask.com
Post-mastectomy swimsuits in support of breast cancer
Hunza G’s signature Crinkle swimsuit is now available for mastectomy patients, with 15 percent of the proceeds going to a breast cancer support charity. Future dreamsWith adjustable straps and a super-soft lining, the suits have pockets for prosthetics and customised cleavage coverage. Available in black, bubblegum pink and metallic forest green (£185). hunzag.com
Bowie-inspired artwork for War Child
In addition to being a movie star and glam rock icon, David Bowie was a long-time supporter of Child of warIn 1994, he teamed up with Brian Eno to organize an art show to benefit the children’s charity. Now, a similar auction and exhibition, Sound and vision, exhibit works that respond to a lyric from “Rebel Rebel” – “we like to dance and we look divine” – as the song turns 50 this year. Among the 33 participating artists are Harland Miller, Caroline Wong and George Underwood, creator of the song. Ziggy Stardust Album cover. All proceeds from the auction will support War Child’s work in 14 countries. 17 From September 1st to October 1st, artonapostcard.com
A fundraiser for The Dusty Knuckle’s youth program
East London Bakery The Dusty Knuckle It is famous for its potato sourdough and huge focaccia sandwiches. Its youth programme, which offers training and employment to disadvantaged 18-25 year olds, is less well-known. For this year’s annual fundraiser, the community interest company will take over Dalston Roofpark for a night of music headlined by platinum-selling DnB group Rudimental. Food from Middle Eastern restaurant is expected BubalaDalston-based Ewarts Jerk and chef Ixta Belfrage. 21 September, £50; eventbrite.com
Ai Weiwei’s limited edition prints help defend human rights
Ai Weiwei’s latest creation is a series of limited edition lithographs titled Grass and mud horse (a nod to a mythical beast that has come to symbolize resistance to Chinese internet censorship. Available in blue, yellow or peach ($1,650 – or available as a set of all three), the prints refer to civil liberties, turning handcuffs and surveillance cameras into kaleidoscopic patterns. One-third of the proceeds will go to Human Rights Observatory. Starting September 10th, jrp-editions.com
Annabel’s for the Amazon
This September, London-based members’ club Annabel’s will unveil the 2024 façade for its annual Annabel’s for the Amazon campaign. This year’s programme includes an installation of a work by Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, a special cocktail menu and a gala and auction of art, jewellery, wine and VIP experiences. All proceeds will go to support The Caring Family FoundationUN efforts to tackle child poverty, deforestation and domestic abuse in the UK and Brazil. September 19, annabels.co.uk
Private tastings to support diversity in the wine industry
In conjunction with its annual wine and spirits festival in Madrid, The Golden Vines is hosting an online auction, with proceeds going to the Gérard Basset Foundation’s mission to make the wine industry more inclusive. Top lots include large-format bottles from Colgin Cellars, Château Cos d’Estournel and Jean-Yves Bizot, plus overnight stays in the vineyards and dinners by Michelin-starred chefs. From October 6th to 27th, liquidicons.com