Megan Markle
Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesMegan Markle He secretly took Styling Lessons before the volunteer for a charity for teens, where she equipped young girls affected by the latest fires on the West Coast – and donated the “tons” of clothes and accessories to young women who had then lost everything.
In an exclusive article published in Marie Claire Earlier this week, 14-year-old Avery Kolverte, founder of Girls Recovery Fund in AltadenaHe said at the exit that she was so overwhelmed by the devastation that she recently swept southern California, she realized she had to do something.
What she didn’t expect was for the Duchess of Sussex, 37 Archewell Foundation To lend a hand to what she believed made her charity organization into a full -fledged non -profit purpose with plans for expansion.
“I felt really bad that I didn’t lose my home, because almost everyone I knew lost everything in the fire,” Kolver said with the retail outlet. “Their homes, their cars, everything, all their things.”
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have always been supporters of return. Charity played a huge role in their relationship, both while they were senior members of the British Royal Family, and since they announced their decision to retire in January 2020. Two years before Harry met Megan in 2016, he organized (he organized ( … …
In the immediate vicinity of the fires, Kolvet begins to collect basic objects and clothes for local victims of fire. She, along with her Tapidada, Matt ChaithThen he thought of a plan.
“We would collect clothes from whom it will donate” and “We have a little free fair for a day,” Kolverte explained. Thinking like your typical teenager, she decided to include products like skin care, accessories and makeup – “Exactly what a teenager would like.”
The initiative quickly won support from celebrities such as Demi Lovato., Paris Hilton., Ariana Grande., Kerry Washington., Charli XCX and Bella HadidS However, it was Markle’s direct participation and commitment that had the most impact, according to Colvert, as she told the publication.
The Duchess not only donated fashion and accessories, but also took hours of her time to personally stylize young women. Markle even secretly took personal styling lessons so that she was better equipped to lead young women and girls when choosing outfits, which Kolverte said he had helped them regain “confidence and sense of themselves.”
“For all the girls who came in, they should be formed by Megan Markle,” Kolverte explained to Marie ClaireEmphasizing the emotional impact of the presence of the Duchess, noting that some of the young women have been moved to tears when meeting with a former costume actor and an avid humanist.
Support from Prince Harry Markle’s Archavel Foundation exceeded immediate assistance. The Foundation has played a decisive role in providing new, larger office space with an area of ​​12,000 square meters for the charity in Pasadena, which allows the fund to go for a non-profit full-time purpose.
Markle’s work with the fund reflects her dedication to philanthropy focused on fashion. As the patron saint of Smart workA charity based in the UK, providing interview clothes for women of all ages looking for a job, it continued its support even after moving to the United States.
In a message celebrating the 10th anniversary of Smart Works in September 2023, she released a statement that emphasizes the holistic approach of the charity. “You provide a lot more than a giving away, in the Smart Works that you provide manually,” she said.
Markle also launched a limited edition clothing line in 2019, collaborating with mission -focused brands, such as Marks & Spencer and John Lewis. Her approval with a Scottish bag label Stratberryresulted in a significant increase in profit, for Msn An article published on Tuesday, February 4th.
Whatever Markle wears, he tends to sell in record time. Undoubtedly, her professional personal styling sessions with teenagers at the Altadena Girls Fund made them as Royal in real life in a day. A charity and chic cause.
