On the Monday after Thanksgiving, the Duchess of Sussex and accessories brand Cuyana revealed some very exciting news regarding the royal's charity Smart Works, for which she is Patron.
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Ahead of Giving Tuesday (the global day of giving) Cuyana announced they will be donating a whopping 500 of their 'Classic Structured Totes' to the charity, which exists to inspire and empower women who need help getting into work.
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The charity has nine centres across the UK and has supported 25,000 women since its founding in 2013. Through this donation, Cuyana is delivering a work wardrobe essential to further support the charity's mission.
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Speaking about the collaboration, mother-of-two Meghan said: "Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the magic of SmartWorks – women’s confidence and lives transformed. Smart Works invests in women so they know they can thrive in any workplace, and Cuyana is a company that is by women and for women, so this feels like the perfect fit."
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Touching upon the brand's last collaboration with Marks & Spencers back in 2019, Meghan said: "Similar to the Smart Set collection we created many years ago for Smart Works, this collaboration will support women in the UK as they mobilise back into the workforce.
© Photo: Getty ImagesMeghan at the Smartworks launch in 2019
"I am proud to bring these two together to further our shared mission of uplifting and empowering women all around the globe."
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At the heart of Smart Works sits an "interview dressing and preparation service" where volunteers help clients find a high-quality interview outfit that is hers to keep, followed by a one-to-one coaching session to help her see her true potential. A remarkable 72% of SmartWorks clients go on to get the job within one month of their appointment. Once employed, women also receive a capsule wardrobe that lasts until their first paycheck.
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