Alice + Olivia

Stacey Bendet took fashion to the next level. She and her stylist, Cleo Wade, drove all over America in an airstream taking the brand on the road. They had Pop-up Shops and local benefits, but shopping wasn’t what made the trip special. It was working with girls and women in need. “I cut a girl’s hair and she started to cry,” said Cleo.”It was her first haircut. She was 15 and sexually abused.” The haircut shed more than just hair and tears, but an abusive self image. Congrats Stacey and Cleo for your amazing adventure and for being so hands-on in your quest for change. The end of the tour party was held at Surf Lodge in Montauk. I was left with such warmth after hearing their stories. Stacey isn’t just dressing women, she’s changing lives. Wooooo