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Diane Von Furstenberg Creates Design To Celebrate NYC's High Line Park

— June 12, 2009 — Eco
To celebrate the opening of the High Line Park in New York City, Diane Von Furstenberg created a green and white towel with the words ‘The High Line’ embroidered on it.

Publicly noted as being a fan of the High Line project, the designer made the towel, of which a percentage of the sales will go to Friends of the High Line. The High Line towel will sell for $75 through the Diane Von Furstenberg website.

Check out the designers foray into charity beach wear above.

Trend Themes

  1. Eco-friendly Fashion — Opportunity for designers to create sustainable and environmentally-friendly clothing and accessories.
  2. Collaborative Marketing — Opportunity for businesses to partner with non-profit organizations and donate a portion of sales to support a cause.
  3. Destination Branding — Opportunity for businesses to create products that celebrate and promote specific locations or landmarks.

Industry Implications

  1. Fashion — Fashion brands can explore eco-friendly materials and designs to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers.
  2. Non-profit — Non-profit organizations can collaborate with businesses to create branded merchandise for fundraising.
  3. Tourism — Tourism companies and local businesses can develop products that showcase and promote popular destinations.
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