Richmond, Virginia

Fashion as a platform for giving.

Fashion shows, fundraisers and conversations that introduce Richmond to nonprofits doing important work, and raise support for the communities they serve.

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Our Belief

An event can be beautiful, fun and socially meaningful at the same time.

What we create

Every event is built around a cause worth knowing about, and a room full of people ready to support it.

Fashion Shows

Runway events that put the spotlight on local style and the nonprofits behind the night.

Fundraisers

Gatherings designed to raise real dollars for the communities our partners serve.

Conversations

Panel discussions that ask who gets included in fashion, and how we widen the circle.

Photo: The Sign of Fashion panel
Featured Conversation

The Sign of Fashion

A panel centered on the experiences of members of the Deaf community within the fashion industry. The conversation brought together fashion, accessibility and representation, and invited guests to listen, learn and think differently about who gets included.

Learn about the panel

Across Richmond

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Very Ashley Boutique

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BRUN

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The Hidden Oaks

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The Boathouse at Sunday Park

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Nonprofits We Have Supported

Causes worth knowing about

The Metropolitan Business League
Pretty Purpose
Partnership for the Future
Restore Therapeutic Foster Care
Founder

Ashley Joy Taylor

A fashion entrepreneur, stylist and event producer who has long believed fashion can do more than make people look good. Through her former boutique, Very Ashley, she created Fashion & Philanthropy to pair style with fundraising, community engagement and meaningful conversation.

Read her story
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Bring a cause to the runway.

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Nonprofits

Share your mission with a new audience through a custom event.

Sponsors

Put your brand beside a cause and a room that cares about it.

Venues

Host an evening that fills your space with purpose and style.

Designers and Volunteers

Lend your talent to the runway, backstage or the guest experience.