# Charitable Suits Sean Avery Donates Formal Wear for Career Gear's ‘Capital PerSuitR By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charitable-chance-career-gears-capital-persuit-event-lends-hand-to-struggli References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/05/11/career-gear-puts-celeb-ties-up-for-auction/) & [careergear.org](http://www.careergear.org/index.php) Celebrity contribution will be a large factor at the 10th Annual “Capital PerSuit” awards dinner held by Career Gear has been set for June 15th. The dinner, which follows a [nine day auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-auctions) (June 5th - 14th), is all part of the Career Gear program that offers struggling men the opportunity to wear business attire and obtain career counseling for a second chance at life. Career Gear believes that “getting a good job helps men become better fathers and leaders in their community.” The “Capital PerSuit” event in mid-June will honor New York Rangers forward Sean Avery who is [donating an entire suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear) towards the online auction. Also supporting Career Gear’s auction/event will be celebrities such as Eric Bana, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey; all have donated [autographed ties for the auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni). Tickets for the Career Gear “Capital PerSuit” dinner will be sold for as low as $300. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Donations:** Opportunities for businesses to collaborate with celebrities in donating items or experiences for charitable auctions. - **Career Support Programs:** Opportunities for innovative programs and services that provide struggling individuals with career attire and counseling to improve their employment prospects. - **Corporate Social Responsibility:** Opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to social causes and make a positive impact in their communities through charitable initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and apparel industry to create sustainable and socially responsible business models. - **Nonprofit and Social Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the nonprofit and social services sector to develop innovative programs that support individuals in their career advancement. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment and media industry to leverage celebrity involvement for fundraising and awareness campaigns for social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-for-a-cause.md) - [Closet-Clearing Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge.md) - [NHL Golf Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-golf-tournament.md) - [Jacket Rehoming Charity Iniatitives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocoldshoulder.md) - [Awareness-Raising Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement.md) - [Celebratory Spirit Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-st-patricks-eve-jacket.md) - [Athlete Sports Heritage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-x-new-york.md) - [Supportive Mental Wellness Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saks-fifth-avenue-foundation.md) - [Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disaster-relief-efforts.md)