LA Label Povertees Stitches Stylish Shirts to Help the Homeless

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From ethical vegan line IKO to buy-one-give-one brands like TOMS and eyewear makers Warby Parker and Ivory+Mason, there are plenty of ways to look good while doing good. To help you earn more brownie points while stocking your wardrobe, LA line Povertees stitches together stylish unisex pocket shirts and sweaters to further their mission of helping the homeless.

"We use fashion as a social medium to help willing individuals escape the cycle of poverty in Downtown LA," the label tells us. To achieve their goal, the brand sews limited edition-patterned pockets to their cotton tanks, tees, raglans and hoodies ($25 to $43), then uses the proceeds to sponsor patients at local non-profit org Midnight Mission's rehab program.

Loving their charity-minded merch? Read more about Povertees' story here and shop their do-gooder gear here.
· Povertees [Official Site]
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