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As statements go, this one is pretty jaw-dropping. Eden Diodati’s nature-inspired luxury evening and cocktail wear and culturally themed innovative jewelry make a statement on your body and off. The luxe apparel and jewelry brand gives 10 percent of its dividends to Médecins sans Frontières, a charity that provides international aid and relief by empowering the marginalized around the globe with medicine, clean water and more.

The label’s vision is “to create a brand that offers women the opportunity to experience true beauty through compassion.”

Its influences may be eclectic, but Eden Diodati manages to merge them seamlessly and with all the needed creative flair. From exotic natural themes to elegant neo-classical sculpture muses, each gown exhibits a unique sensuality. “The collection draws inspiration from an artistic heritage that has bound global cultures together for centuries – as well as from the eclectic beauty that surrounds us in nature itself,” the company’s website declares.

From chunky mirror-like gold belts to slavery-evoking metal cuffs and vibrantly dyed column gowns, Eden Diodati lives up to a reputation of “couture that cares.” Its striking sculptural design, coupled with its contemporary take, give the brand a stunning grace that is simultaneously simple and complex.

The website describes the latest collections as “global cultural influences meet in a modern collaboration of spirit and senses. Timeless artistry blended with a luxurious contemporary aesthetic - capturing the grace, empathy and individuality of the female soul.”

A number of the clothing items are crafted by hand in a non-profit cooperative in Italy that is completely staffed by volunteers. Through Eden Diodati, individuals from all walks of life – especially those affected by physical and mental abuse, trauma and disability – have the opportunity to build their skills and mend their lives. The socially conscious luxury label looks ahead to further ethical collaboration with NGOs and nonprofits.

The brand is proud to be recognized for its sustainability by the Ethical Fashion Forum – a global network of thousands of fashion professionals who advocate for change and support ethics in the industry – as one of its 500 international fellows. “Fellowship 500 has been launched by the Ethical Fashion Forum with the aim of taking the fashion industry to tipping point – the point at which sustainable practices by fashion businesses become the rule rather than the exception to it – from field to final product,” the company reported.

Experience Eden Diodati’s sustainable collections at www.edendiodati.com.

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