# Life-Saving Fashion Marc C. Michael Jackson Tee for Pan American Development Foundation By Marc Clark | Published 2009-07-01 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-charity References: [marcclark](http://www.marcclark.com/) & [padf.org](http://www.padf.org/) Fashion designer Marc C. has launched a tribute t-shirt to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The proceeds from these [limited edition t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takashi-murakami-tee) will help benefit charity for The Pan American Development Foundation. Since Michael Jackson was a giver and philanthropist, designer Marc C. decided to partner up with a [charity foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear) to help support individuals in need. By purchasing this [Michael Jackson tribute t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1), you will not only be making a fashion statement, but you will also be making a contribution toward saving a life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Charitable Fashion:** The trend of fashion brands partnering with charitable organizations to create products that benefit a cause. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** The trend of designers and brands creating limited edition products in collaboration with celebrities or cultural icons. - **Fashion for Social Impact:** The trend of using fashion as a means to raise awareness and support for social causes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of charitable collaborations by partnering with nonprofit organizations to create products that benefit a cause. - **Nonprofit:** Nonprofit organizations can establish partnerships with fashion brands to create limited edition products that help raise funds and support their charitable initiatives. - **Social Cause Advocacy:** Companies and individuals advocating for social causes can leverage the trend of fashion for social impact to promote awareness and generate support for their initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wildfire Relief Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-v.md) - [Charitable Clothing Relaunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-atlantic-sweater.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-bag.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Branded Warm Clothing Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear.md) - [Hurricane Relief Swimwear Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldie-swimwears-campaign.md) - [Awareness-Raising Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement.md)