Fashion Gives Back Event at Stone Rose Lounge

Professionals from all industries in New York City came together for History Start Now’s Fashion Gives Back on June 22nd at The Stone Rose Lounge to enjoy Suzanne Rae’s latest fashions and learn more about the crime of child sex trafficking in our society.

History Starts Now’s mission is to raise consciousness and funds to end domestic child trafficking with our generation. This unique and admirable mission was echoed by sponsored artist, Nathan Morris from Nashville, TN.

“If you don’t know, child trafficking is actually a multi-billion dollar industry. Over 300,000 children are enslaved and trafficked in the United States alone. We need a call to action – a movement.”

Nathan Morris’ statement shared the limelight with Suzanne Rae’s line that showcased dresses for all seasons. The fashion line was sophisticated yet contemporary, as each dress had exceptional and meticulous design that highlighted the female figure. Suzanne Rae’s line will also be featured at the upcoming Fashion Week in Bryant Park.

Over 200 people attended Fashion Gives Back, which made The Stone Rose Lounge come alive with chatter about the hard facts of child sex trafficking. Over 2.5 million children are trafficked worldwide each year, and wherever drugs are being sold, children are being sold. On average, 12-13 year olds are trapped in this crime. Predators attract these young girls by offering gifts, but instead, enslaving them with drugs. These predators are so adept, that they are able to identify children that would be susceptible to child slavery.

The event was hosted by History Starts Now. Currently, they are operating on 5 initiatives, which are: (1) hosting events in major U.S. cities, (2) growing the ambassador program, (3) speaking at educational institutions, (4) influencing legislature in New York City, and (5) growing the online crusade.

“Our hope for this evening is that people will walk away with an understanding of what child trafficking is and take the leap to make history by ending child trafficking with our generation,” said Rachael Ann Lechliter and Kristina Lee Grandstaff, Co-Founders of History Starts Now .

Here’s an interview with the co- founders:

History Starts Now includes 10 driven and devoted team members that provide the literature, connections, and platform to plant a seed about the realities of child sex trafficking. It was founded in 2008 by Kristina Lee Grandstaff and Rachael Ann Lechliter. The past few months, History Starts Now has had countless meeting with various industry professionals, hosted 4 charity events and most importantly, obtained partnerships and advice for the development of their organization.

 

For more information, visit their website at www.historystartsnow.info