Posted Oct. 28, 2009, 4:14 p.m. ET
Farofa Nation is a small T-shirt company founded two years ago by art directors
Serge and
Ana Castagna to raise money for
TASK (The Abandoned Street Kids of Brazil Trust), which supports efforts to curb youth homelessness in Brazil. Named after
farofa, a popular Brazilian dish made of toasted yucca root and a blend of spices that reflects the eclectic melting pot that is Brazilian culture, the Castagnas started the company after seeing the intense poverty and alarming conditions that many children live in on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. The debut collection, which includes 15 designs, is now available online and includes graphic prints that are silk screened on sweatshop-free
American Apparel tees. They come in a range of bright colors and designs moderately priced at $26. Ten percent of all sales will directly benefit TASK's efforts to secure housing and provide safe environments for abandoned children in need.
Comments
I looooove Farofa!
I have purchased 3 of their designs!
Can't wait till they come out with the line for girls!!!
Posted at 2:01 p.m. ET on Nov 03, 2009 by Sarima
hey, i know these guys and can honestly say their passion, dedication and commitment for TASK Brazil is sincere! plus the t-shirt designs and the fact that most are limited editions, make them stand out from the rest; definitely exclusive! check out their stuff on their site, which is art all by itself!
Posted at 2:51 p.m. ET on Nov 03, 2009 by blattke
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