# One-Off Fashion for a Cause Lee Cooper Jeans 100th Birthday Auction By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-for-a-cause-lee-cooper-jeans-celebrates-100-birthday-by-auctioning References: [uk.fashion.popsugar](http://uk.fashion.popsugar.com/2084002) Paris Fashion Week was opened with a "feel good" event sponsored by Lee Cooper to celebrate their centennial year. [40 exclusive collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bach-mai) with Lee Cooper [raised money for Red Cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disaster-relief-efforts) and Designers against AIDS. The Auction was held at Drouot Montaigne, and hosted by model Adriana Karembeu. The event featured fashions spawned from collaborations with Giles Deacon, Jade Jagger, JC de Castelbajac and Ashish. Lee Cooper jeans are an [iconic brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kway-exhibition) in the U.K. founded by Morris Cooper. Known for their strong wearability, Lee Cooper Jeans also distinguished themselves during WWI by making uniforms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Charitable Collaborations:** Brands partnering with designers to create exclusive fashion collections that raise money for charity. - **Iconic Brand Celebrations:** Brands using milestone events to celebrate their history and collaborate with designers to create one-of-a-kind products. - **Sustainable Fashion Fundraising:** Brands organizing fashion events that raise money for charitable causes while promoting eco-friendly and sustainable fashion practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with well-known designers to create exclusive collections and give back to charitable causes. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations can partner with fashion brands to create events that promote the organization's mission and raise funds for their cause. - **Charity Auctions:** Charities can hold auctions for exclusive fashion collaborations to raise money and attract a younger, fashion-focused demographic to their cause. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Designer-Led E-Commerce Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria1.md) - [Co-Branded Bespoke Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dieseloveslee.md) - [Historical Fashion Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/number-that-changed-everything.md) - [Charitable Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-for-a-cause.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Immersive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-number-that-changed-everything.md) - [Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-runway.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md)