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Renowned artist Stephanie Dillion and fashion industry veteran, Aslaug Magnusdottir, Founder of Katla, have come together for an extraordinary collaboration, creating a stunning t-shirt to raise funds and awareness for Fashion 4 Development (F4D).

This exclusive t-shirt will be officially launched on Tuesday, September 19th at the First Ladies Luncheon in New York City, hosted by F4D and their CEO Evie Evangelou. The t-shirt will be available for purchase online at Katla.com, offering fashion enthusiasts the opportunity to support a worthy cause while adding a touch of artistic brilliance to their wardrobe.

Fashion 4 Development (F4D) is a globally recognized organization that aims to promote positive social change through the power of fashion. By empowering women and promoting sustainability in the fashion industry, F4D has made significant contributions towards creating a more inclusive and environmentally conscious world.

The collaborative Katla x Stephanie Dillon t-shirt, born from the artistic minds of Aslaug Magnusdottir and Stephanie Dillion, embodies the core essence of F4D's mission. It seamlessly blends artistic prowess with a profound message of empowerment and sustainability. Featuring a unique design that captures the spirit of unity, the tee shirt serves as a visual representation of the strength that arises when artists and advocates unite for a common cause. The t-shirt retails for $120.

"I am thrilled to be a part of this incredible collaboration, and through art, I believe we can inspire change and make a positive impact on the world. Fashion 4 Development shares this vision, and I am proud to support their remarkable initiatives,”

says Stephanie Dillon.

 “I am thrilled about Katla’s partnership with the talented artist, Stephanie Dillon, for the creation of t-shirts to raise awareness for climate action. Through the sale of the t-shirts we will support Fashion 4 Development’s efforts to improve practices within the fashion industry to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint”, states Ms Magnusdottir.

“Our collaboration with Katla and Stephanie Dillon Art represents the essence of our mission. It showcases the strength that arises when artists and advocates unite for a common cause, using fashion as a platform to inspire change and make a lasting impact on the world”, explains Evie Evangelou.

The official launch of the collaborative tee shirt will take place during the highly anticipated First Ladies Lunch, a prestigious event hosted by Evie Evangelou and F4D. This exclusive gathering will bring together influential figures from global governments, the fashion industry, and philanthropic circles to raise awareness and funds for F4D's impactful work.

Starting September 19th, the collaborative tee shirt will be available for purchase online at Katla.com. By acquiring this unique piece of wearable art, individuals will not only contribute to the advancement of F4D's initiatives but also become ambassadors for positive change.

Katla

Katla is an eco-friendly loungewear brand inspired by the nature of Iceland. Katla works with fabric suppliers to develop sustainable vegan fabrics, including Icelandic seaweed blends. Katla applies a zero-waste manufacturing approach to minimize wasteful overproduction.

Stephanie Dillon Art

Stephanie Dillon is a Twin Cities–based many-medium artist who drives reinvention as regeneration. By reviving discarded items, recycling art to bring new beauty to each piece, and painting on mediums such as upcycled clothing and furniture using a variety of creative techniques, she interrogates and rejects the idea of disposability.
She set about examining her participation in damaging systems, and worked to figure out how to move differently: “Our lives are finite, and we need to think about what we create, how we craft our lives.

Fashion 4 Development (F4D) is a private sector global platform founded by Evie Evangelou in January 2011 in cooperation with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to support the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and “Every Woman, Every Child”.

F4D

F4D builds upon the core leadership principles of the 4E’s: Educate, Empower, Enhance and Enrich, and activate partnerships that promote the Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Industries, advance economic and social development activities, preserve culture, and empower women.

In 2015 F4D committed to support the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and placed a significant focus on sustainable lifestyle practices for a healthier world. Fashion 4 Development’s tagline – “Giving Back is the New Luxury” – and its message to promote positive social change is being received with open arms around the world, with initiatives in over 20 countries.

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