Thursday, May 18, 2006

Couture teddies to raise money for children affected with HIV/AIDS

Akira Isogawa bear outfit

marie claire and Mercedes Australian Fashion Week Designers United for UNICEF Campaign.

"Over 40 of Australia's top designers have styled couture teddies to raise much-needed funds for children affected by HIV/AIDS. The statistics are shocking: according to UNICEF, every day 1400 children die of AIDS-related illnesses and 1800 are newly infected.

Each bear will be auctioned to raise funds for children affected by HIV and AIDS. If you want to own one of these gorgeous teddies, simply bid for the teddy of your choice..." Auction ends: June 6, 8pm.

Designers include: Akira Isogawa, Alannah Hill, Marnie Skillings, Alice McCall and many others.

W: http://www.marieclaire.com.au/display.cfm?objectid=23D157C5-018C-4139-89368410A4BA0D4B