Ladon Whitmire, an Atlanta native and founder of 1 For You & 1 To Give, has principled her life on giving to others.
Ladon began her fashion journey in her early teens. After graduating from Campbell High School she began working at Laura Ashley consulting with clients and learning how to set up fashion shows in private homes. She then added big names lik Liz Claiborne, Max Mara, and Ralph Lauren to her resume. While working for Ralph Lauren, Ladon met the Chico’s family in Miami and started a new concept called Pazo, a hip, contemporary and fashion-forward concept with a reasonable price tag. Chico’s opened ten Pazo stores throughout the country in 2003. Ladon used her background in fashion and her passion for giving to make the 1 For You & 1 To Give company come to life.
Throughout her journey in the fashion industry, Ladon always wanted to create something tangible to give back. Ladon’s mission was inspired by a memory of a customer named Margaret. During their encounters, Margaret talked about her granddaughters and the trips she took overseas. She shared with Ladon stories of her travels, loves, and losses. Margaret always wore the most unique accessories from her travels around the world and Ladon loved anticipating what beautiful jewelry Margaret would be wearing the next time she saw her. Margaret wanted to capture a memory of every country that she visited by purchasing a small piece of art or accessories.
The last time that Ladon saw Margaret she was wearing gorgeous bracelets. Before Margaret left Ralph Lauren that day she turned, smiled at Ladon, took off the bracelets and wrapped them around Ladon’s wrist. Ladon was stunned. Margaret told her, “It is passed on to you! Enjoy and remember me!” With this story in mind, and her years of experience in the industry, 1 For You & 1 To Give was created. Ladon carries on Margaret’s memory by passing on her simple kindness.
The concept of 1 For You & 1 To Give Bracelets is to do what Margaret did: share the joy that a simple piece of jewelry can give. The bracelets are 100% all-natural gems, sold in sets of two with a charm attached that reads “Give.” A portion of the proceeds of 1 For You and 1 To Give bracelets are donated to The Children’s Village in Union City, Georgia.
For more than 45-years The Children’s Village has provided care for children in need. The Children’s Village provides more than just the basics like food and shelter; they provide children with loving care from adults they can trust. So whether or not you give the bracelets to someone you care for or end up keeping them for yourself, your purchase still benefits The Children’s Village in Georgia.
Give Bracelets are sold in boutiques and hotels throughout Atlanta. Visit www.1foruand1togive.com for more information.
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