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'''OmniPeace''' is a fashion brand founded in 2007 by Mary Fanaro and based in Los Angeles, California.<ref name="HP schools">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/15/fashion-label-omnipeace-t_n_823801.html|title=Labor Of Love: Clothing Line OmniPeace Exceeds School Construction Goals In Senegal|date=February 15, 2011|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|publisher=TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Entrepreneur">{{cite news|url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/november/198016.html|title=Star Power|date=October 15, 2008|last=Ramberg|first=JJ|authorlink=JJ Ramberg|work=[[Entrepreneur (magazine)|Entrepreneur]]|publisher=Entrepreneur Media, Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref> Each year, the brand donates a percentage of its profits to a humanitarian organization.<ref name="MSNBC">{{cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32899179/ns/us_news-giving/|title='Twilight's' Facinelli tweets for a good cause|date=September 18, 2009|last=Rippin|first=Kelly|publisher=MSNBC|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref> OmniPeace has previously partnered with organizations including [[Millennium Promise]],<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=qBD0ivtLwAkC|title=Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World|year=2009|last1=Cannon|first1=Mae Elise|last2=Perkins|first2=John|publisher=[[InterVarsity Press]]|page=265|isbn=978-0-8308-3715-1}}</ref> [[UNICEF]],<ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20284831,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette and Sheryl Crow Come Together for the Congo|last=Garcia|first=Jennifer|date=June 12, 2009|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|publisher=Time Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref> the [[Lalela Project]],<ref name="HP schools" /> and [[buildOn]].<ref name="HP celeb">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zandile-blay/jennifer-aniston-courtney_b_361978.html|title=Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Adore This Designer, And You Will Too|date=November 18, 2009|last=Blay|first=Zandile|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref>
'''OmniPeace''' is a fashion brand founded in 2007 by Mary Fanaro and based in Los Angeles, California.<ref name="HP schools">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/15/fashion-label-omnipeace-t_n_823801.html|title=Labor Of Love: Clothing Line OmniPeace Exceeds School Construction Goals In Senegal|date=February 15, 2011|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|publisher=TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Entrepreneur">{{cite news|url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/november/198016.html|title=Star Power|date=October 15, 2008|last=Ramberg|first=JJ|authorlink=JJ Ramberg|work=[[Entrepreneur (magazine)|Entrepreneur]]|publisher=Entrepreneur Media, Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref> Each year, the brand donates a percentage of its profits to a humanitarian organization.<ref name="MSNBC">{{cite news|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32899179/ns/us_news-giving/|title='Twilight's' Facinelli tweets for a good cause|date=September 18, 2009|last=Rippin|first=Kelly|publisher=MSNBC|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref> OmniPeace has previously partnered with organizations including [[Millennium Promise]],<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=qBD0ivtLwAkC|title=Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World|year=2009|last1=Cannon|first1=Mae Elise|last2=Perkins|first2=John|publisher=[[InterVarsity Press]]|page=265|isbn=978-0-8308-3715-1}}</ref> [[UNICEF]],<ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20284831,00.html|title=Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette and Sheryl Crow Come Together for the Congo|last=Garcia|first=Jennifer|date=June 12, 2009|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|publisher=Time Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref> the [[Lalela Project]],<ref name="HP schools" /> and [[buildOn]].<ref name="HP celeb">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zandile-blay/jennifer-aniston-courtney_b_361978.html|title=Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Adore This Designer, And You Will Too|date=November 18, 2009|last=Blay|first=Zandile|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref>


In 2005, after watching a [[Live 8]] concert, Fanaro had the idea of introducing a food line called "Peace of Chocolate" whose profits would benefit initiatives to end African poverty; she later decided to create a clothing label.<ref name="HP celeb" /> Fanaro met with the founder of Millennium Promise and proposed that her idea benefit the charity.<ref name="Entrepreneur" /> Two weeks before OmniPeace opened in June 2007, Fanaro was diagnosed with [[ovarian cancer]], but the brand still launched as planned in New York City and Los Angeles.<ref name="MH">{{cite news|title=Peace, Love and Fashion|date=November 4, 2009|last=Burch|first=Andrea D.S.|page=1E|work=[[The Miami Herald]]|publisher=Miami Herald Media Co.}}</ref> T-shirts designed by Signorelli were some of the first items that OmniPeace released.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/fashion-scoops-no-no-notorious-givenchy-a-ok-party-all-the-time-492285|title=Fashion Scoops: No No Notorious&nbsp; ... Givenchy A-OK&nbsp;... Party All The Time&nbsp;...|date=June 26, 2007|work=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|publisher=Fairchild Fashion Group|accessdate=August 28, 2011}}</ref>
In 2005, after watching a [[Live 8]] concert, Fanaro had the idea of introducing a food line called "Peace of Chocolate" whose profits would benefit initiatives to end African poverty; she later decided to create a clothing label.<ref name="HP celeb" /> Fanaro met with the founder of Millennium Promise and proposed that her idea benefit the charity.<ref name="Entrepreneur" /> Two weeks before OmniPeace opened in June 2007, Fanaro was diagnosed with [[ovarian cancer]], but the brand still launched as planned in New York City and Los Angeles.<ref name="MH">{{cite news|title=Peace, Love and Fashion|date=November 4, 2009|last=Burch|first=Andrea D.S.|page=1E|work=[[The Miami Herald]]|publisher=Miami Herald Media Co.}}</ref>


==Products==
==Products==
The brand's products are sold online, as well as through major US retailers such as [[Macy's]] and [[Nordstrom]], and in smaller boutiques.<ref name="HP schools" /><ref name="Entrepreneur" /> In addition to hats and children's apparel,<ref name="MH" /> OmniPeace also sells non-clothing items, including chocolate, jewelry, and handbags.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_2d4c2448-25af-11df-b164-001cc4c03286.html|title=Student designs, sells bracelets to benefit Africans|date=March 2, 2010|last=Stolarz|first=Kathryn|work=[[The Independent Florida Alligator]]|publisher=Campus Communications Inc.|accessdate=August 28, 2011}}</ref>
The brand's products are sold online, as well as through major US retailers such as [[Macy's]] and [[Nordstrom]], and in smaller boutiques.<ref name="HP schools" /><ref name="Entrepreneur" /> In addition to hats and children's apparel,<ref name="MH" /> T-shirts designed by Signorelli were some of the first items that OmniPeace released;<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/fashion-scoops-no-no-notorious-givenchy-a-ok-party-all-the-time-492285|title=Fashion Scoops: No No Notorious&nbsp; ... Givenchy A-OK&nbsp;... Party All The Time&nbsp;...|date=June 26, 2007|work=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|publisher=Fairchild Fashion Group|accessdate=August 28, 2011}}</ref> however, the brand is planning to increase its product line to include shoes and other clothing items.<ref name="DDD">{{cite news|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyle/save-your-life-or-save-the-world--1316287.html|title=Save your life or save the world?|last=Kagan|first=Daryn|authorlink=Daryn Kagan]]|date=January 21, 2012|work=[[Dayton Daily News]]|publisher=Cox Ohio Publishing|accessdate=March 19, 2012}}</ref> OmniPeace has also sold non-clothing items, including chocolate, jewelry, and handbags.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_2d4c2448-25af-11df-b164-001cc4c03286.html|title=Student designs, sells bracelets to benefit Africans|date=March 2, 2010|last=Stolarz|first=Kathryn|work=[[The Independent Florida Alligator]]|publisher=Campus Communications Inc.|accessdate=August 28, 2011}}</ref>


==Charitable contributions==
==Charitable contributions==
OmniPeace has donated more than [[US$|$]]350,000 to help end violence against African women and to educate children. Proceeds have gone towards building schools in [[Senegal]] and [[Malawi]] through buildOn; they have also supported the construction of City of Joy, a center for abused women in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], through UNICEF and V-Day.<ref name="People" /><ref name="HP celeb" />
OmniPeace has donated several hundred thousand dollars to help end violence against African women and to educate children. Proceeds to buildOn have funded the construction of seven schools in three African countries, including [[Senegal]] and [[Malawi]]; they have also supported the construction of City of Joy, a center for abused women in the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], through UNICEF and V-Day.<ref name="People" /><ref name="HP celeb" /><ref name="DDD" />


==Notable clientele==
==Notable clientele==
OmniPeace clothing has been worn by celebrities such as [[Lindsay Lohan]], [[Naomi Campbell]], [[Jennifer Aniston]], [[Courteney Cox]], [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Common (entertainer)|Common]], [[David Beckham]], [[Kevin Costner]], [[Casey Affleck]], and [[Peter Facinelli]].<ref name="Entrepreneur" /><ref name="HP celeb" /><ref name="CT">{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/1498636641.html?dids=1498636641:1498636641&FMT=ABS|title=Give Omnipeace T's a chance|date=June 22, 2008|last=Donahue|first=Wendy|page=Q6|work=Chicago Tribune|publisher=[[Tribune Company]]|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref>
OmniPeace clothing has been worn by celebrities such as [[Lindsay Lohan]], [[Naomi Campbell]], [[Jennifer Aniston]], [[Courteney Cox]], [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Common (entertainer)|Common]], [[David Beckham]], [[Kevin Costner]], [[Casey Affleck]], and [[Peter Facinelli]].<ref name="Entrepreneur" /><ref name="HP celeb" /><ref name="CT">{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune/access/1498636641.html?dids=1498636641:1498636641&FMT=ABS|title=Give Omnipeace T's a chance|date=June 22, 2008|last=Donahue|first=Wendy|page=Q6|work=Chicago Tribune|publisher=[[Tribune Company]]|accessdate=August 26, 2011}}</ref>

OmniPeace has donated more than $350,000 to help end violence against African women and to educate children. Proceeds have gone towards building schools in Senegal and Malawi through buildOn; they have also supported the construction of City of Joy, a center for abused women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through UNICEF and V-Day.[5][6]


T-shirts designed by Junk Food were some of the first items that OmniPeace released.[8]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 01:55, 20 March 2012

OmniPeace
IndustryFashion
FoundedJune 2007
FounderMary Fanaro
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Key people
Mary Fanaro
ProductsApparel and accessories
WebsiteOmniPeace.com

OmniPeace is a fashion brand founded in 2007 by Mary Fanaro and based in Los Angeles, California.[1][2] Each year, the brand donates a percentage of its profits to a humanitarian organization.[3] OmniPeace has previously partnered with organizations including Millennium Promise,[4] UNICEF,[5] the Lalela Project,[1] and buildOn.[6]

In 2005, after watching a Live 8 concert, Fanaro had the idea of introducing a food line called "Peace of Chocolate" whose profits would benefit initiatives to end African poverty; she later decided to create a clothing label.[6] Fanaro met with the founder of Millennium Promise and proposed that her idea benefit the charity.[2] Two weeks before OmniPeace opened in June 2007, Fanaro was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but the brand still launched as planned in New York City and Los Angeles.[7]

Products

The brand's products are sold online, as well as through major US retailers such as Macy's and Nordstrom, and in smaller boutiques.[1][2] In addition to hats and children's apparel,[7] T-shirts designed by Signorelli were some of the first items that OmniPeace released;[8] however, the brand is planning to increase its product line to include shoes and other clothing items.[9] OmniPeace has also sold non-clothing items, including chocolate, jewelry, and handbags.[10]

Charitable contributions

OmniPeace has donated several hundred thousand dollars to help end violence against African women and to educate children. Proceeds to buildOn have funded the construction of seven schools in three African countries, including Senegal and Malawi; they have also supported the construction of City of Joy, a center for abused women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through UNICEF and V-Day.[5][6][9]

Notable clientele

OmniPeace clothing has been worn by celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Sheryl Crow, Common, David Beckham, Kevin Costner, Casey Affleck, and Peter Facinelli.[2][6][11]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Labor Of Love: Clothing Line OmniPeace Exceeds School Construction Goals In Senegal". The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. February 15, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d Ramberg, JJ (October 15, 2008). "Star Power". Entrepreneur. Entrepreneur Media, Inc. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  3. ^ Rippin, Kelly (September 18, 2009). "'Twilight's' Facinelli tweets for a good cause". MSNBC. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  4. ^ Cannon, Mae Elise; Perkins, John (2009). Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World. InterVarsity Press. p. 265. ISBN 978-0-8308-3715-1.
  5. ^ a b Garcia, Jennifer (June 12, 2009). "Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette and Sheryl Crow Come Together for the Congo". People. Time Inc. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d Blay, Zandile (November 18, 2009). "Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox Adore This Designer, And You Will Too". The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  7. ^ a b Burch, Andrea D.S. (November 4, 2009). "Peace, Love and Fashion". The Miami Herald. Miami Herald Media Co. p. 1E.
  8. ^ "Fashion Scoops: No No Notorious  ... Givenchy A-OK ... Party All The Time ..." Women's Wear Daily. Fairchild Fashion Group. June 26, 2007. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  9. ^ a b Kagan, Daryn (January 21, 2012). "Save your life or save the world?". Dayton Daily News. Cox Ohio Publishing. Retrieved March 19, 2012. {{cite news}}: Check |authorlink= value (help)
  10. ^ Stolarz, Kathryn (March 2, 2010). "Student designs, sells bracelets to benefit Africans". The Independent Florida Alligator. Campus Communications Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  11. ^ Donahue, Wendy (June 22, 2008). "Give Omnipeace T's a chance". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Company. p. Q6. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
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