Designer Claire Powers is bringing meaning and purpose back into the fashion world with her sustainable, eco-friendly fashion line KINDOM. 

Claire introduced her exclusive limited summer collection on Thursday, July 19 at a Summer Soiree pop up event held at the chic Downtown LA boutique Alchemy Works. Continuing with the brands commitment to the betterment of the environment and humanity as a whole the proceeds raised at the pop up event went to benefit the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which works to end the destruction and slaughtering of the ocean’s wildlife.

KINDOM prides itself on using organic, recycled and plant-based materials like organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, Tencel and recycled polyester. Not only are the clothing items sustainable and compostable, but the packaging and bags are also as well. In a nod to 90’s fashion, the latest collection re-imagined popular styles like baby doll tops and dresses, embellished denim, wide leg patchwork pants, and casual maxi dresses all with the importance of versatility and sustainability in mind. KINDOM is proving that you don’t have to sacrifice quality or fashion while improving the world around you.

L.A.’s first extensions only salon, Just Extensions, treated clients and beauty fans to an exclusive summer soiree on Thursday.

For those of us who are hair junkies it was a day not be missed. The salon’s owner, Riqua Hailes, provided guests with complimentary summer cocktails, braids and blow outs, small bites, and a nail station. There was something to do for everyone and free did not mean there was a slack on quality. All of the braids and hairstyles were exquisite and intricate, definitely not something many of us can do on our own hair. Unfortunately the stylists were not doing extensions at the event, but there were a few models showing off the different packages the salon usually offers.

Attendees also got the VIP treatment with a small step and repeat red carpet area and gift bags full of Sexy Hair products. We’re suckers for good eats and drinks though so our favorite parts of the night were the snow cones and Courvoisier cocktails.

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