HEY D4L LOVERS!
I interviewed one of the three master minds behind Half United, Carmin Black. Carmin, with Christian Black and Danielle Garrow, put together Half United, a label of stylish classic and outfit basics. The staple of any wardrobe, the label consists of cotton tees, tanks, dresses and fun accessories. Carmin says that Half United, "hopes that people can either dress these items up/make them funky on their own by adding a great fitting pair of jeans, a cute structured blazer, or throw them on and lounge. Our business model is for every man- we want our clothes to reflect that same concept."
Half United is not just a hip, fun, funky clothing line with badass designs and great style; the team behind Half United are all philanthropist, and so are you when you buy an item of Half United's clothing. Half United's website says that, "HALF United was founded by a young aspiring entrepreneur named Carmin Black who had just returned home to North Carolina after traveling the country on behalf of TOMS Shoes. Inspired by the TOMS One for One movement Carmin joined forces with her brother and many of their friends to create a company that would feed children in need with every purchase made. The name HALF United stems from the idea that when you purchase their products that’s only HALF of what you’re doing- YOU are also personally feeding a child in need. At HALF our main goal is to unite our family, our friends, and supporters to peacefully protest global hunger. We realize none of us can eradicate hunger alone, but United there’s nothing we cannot accomplish."
Every time you purchase something you in turn are helping to stop hunger. Helping the world has never looked so good! Since their start in the summer of 2009, Half United has fed over 25,000 hungry little kids. Check out HOW YOU CAN HELP HERE, and get started doing your part.
Half United is inspired by everyone and anything. The kids are a big inspiration for all the hard work and long hours. "The more items we sell, the more people who are made aware or have an outlet to support putting an end to global hunger- we're fighting this thing and I love that fashion is our means for doing just that. " As far as style inspiration, they look towards Kors, Hererra (LOVE), Marc Jacobs and all the small up and comers are an inspiration for the dedication and hard work as well as some great designs.
Their easy going styles and chic designs speak to me LOUDLY. I love the prints and fun styles. I asked Carmin what she was into right now and it's so on. She apologizes for "getting all 1990's on [me]" (totally fine, I live for 1990's grunge) and admits that she loves that dirty, sloppy look. The hair roots, torn jeans, bangles and accessories overdone, tops that fall off your shoulder, combat boots... you know the style.
I can't WAIT to see what is in store for us at La Vie. Half United is showing INDIAN SUMMER at the show and I ADORE INDIAN PRINT!!!! YES! All about Native American culture, the line is, "Americana with a modern twist- we wanted people to feel warm, invited, inspired even when they wear our clothes." When I think I understand and know all about Half United, Carmin hits me with a shocker. What one celebrity would you like to see rock Half United, I ask. Tom Hanks? I love this girl.
Carmin wanted to leave you all with this, "HALF UNITED hopes to be more of a feeding company that uses fashion, than a fashion brand that feeds- we hope we catch your attention and that you purchase our products but our clothes are our means to our ends- we really do want to UNITE with you to feed the children we (as in our customers and us) support. We are so thrilled that we get to bring something like global hunger to light in a real and tangible way- by selling something that people can wear everyday- its an honor for us to work with our customers to help children in need. We love what we do!"
Come out June 3rd to La Vie; A Fashion Show at White Collar Crime brought to you beDance4Liberation and HELP STOP WORLD HUNGER! Check out their website at www.halfunited.com and see the amazing promotional video for the line and for the kids. Amazing line and amazing people.
Much Love,
Mackenzie, D4L
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