Top Designers Unite for UNICEF

Several of today's most prestigious fashion designers have come together in support of underprivileged children. Chanel, Jeal Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, and Christian Dior have agreed to contribute to the creation of designer dolls specifically for the benefit of the United Nations Children Fund, commonly known as UNICEF.

All of the proceeds from the dolls — named Les Frimousses (translation: little faces) — will be used to vaccinate children in Darfur. To date, 43% of children in Darfur who have been treated for severe acute malnutrition have received treatment directly as a result of UNICEF's efforts to maintain a significant humanitarian operation since the crisis began in 2003.

For nearly a decade, UNICEF has helped an incredible number of children and families by providing lifesaving actions and necessities. Now, these world-renowned fashion houses will increase UNICEF's efforts at their designer dolls' auction on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Drouot-Montaigne in Paris.

Text Brittney Schering
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