Simone Bruns has become a prominent figure in the international arts and charity arena. With various, often spectacular events and auctions, she managed to raise 1.5 million euros for various charities. A great success was her 2014 photography auction on behalf of “Welthungerhilfe,” which raised 200,000 euros for Sierra Leone. The money was used to support local farmers in re-cultivating their land to grow organic cocoa, allowing them to compete in a global market and make a more sustainable living. Simone Bruns describes this experience as a personal and professional turning point: “It is incredibly rewarding to be able to help people on the other side of the world by using my network.”
In 2015, Simone Bruns founded her fashion label “CASHMERE COUTURE / SIMONE BRUNS.” Deeply affected by the unfolding crisis, she traveled to Nepal after the April earthquake and began a global alliance with rural cashmere producers. Because of widespread illiteracy, many people’s livelihoods depend on their ability to produce cashmere yarn. Simone Brun’s goal is to create long-term and sustainable professional prospects in Nepal, especially for women. Simone Bruns’ work begins at home with the development of her fashion collections. Back in the Himalayas, the workers execute her designs under the supervision of a local worker. Each unique handmade item is given a serial number before being shipped to Germany. The women receive a monthly wage significantly above the average Nepali income.
It is Simone Brun’s deepest desire to reach as many women as possible for this exclusive collaboration. “Our products are unique and luxurious highlights in every woman’s closet. Each of our items is also a symbol of hope and opportunity.”
Since we have a hybrid store, the collection in the offline store is usually more extensive than online. If you have a question about an item from Simone Bruns or there is a confusion/question about the items in the online shop, please take a.ub. contact me. I can then advise you personally by phone / email / whatsapp.