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Line We Love: BRAVE
“Today, we are especially inspired by Jessica Hendricks, an enterprising go-getter, an ambitious philanthropist, and the founder of The Brave Collection. Words can’t describe how amazing she is, so we’ll let her words do all the explaining.”
Do Good & Look Good With This Bracelet By The Brave Collection
“It may look like your average charm bracelet, but this braid wrap is a lot more than a beautiful handcrafted accessory — it’s a statement against injustice.”
A Courageous Crusade
“She wanted to change the status quo and make a difference. So she started The Brave Collection: a team of New York tastemakers, LA hipsters, and fair-trade Cambodian metalsmiths creating bracelets out of sterling silver, 14k gold plate, and brass.”
Hazel’s Pick: The Brave Collection bracelets
“Simply put, they’re fashionable bracelets and are for a great cause.”
Jessica Hendricks on The Brave Collection’s fight against human trafficking
“Inspired by the female survivors of sexual trafficking she met on her trip, Jessica decided to create The Brave Collection to de-stigmatize this issue and create an open dialogue — and thus, change — about human trafficking worldwide.”
Giving Back: Jessica Hendricks of The Brave Collection
“Inspired by the female survivors of sexual trafficking she met on her trip, Jessica decided to create The Brave Collection to de-stigmatize this issue and create an open dialogue — and thus, change — about human trafficking worldwide.”
Mercedes-Benz of White Plains supports My Sister’s Place
“My Sisters’ Place supports the efforts of individuals such as Jessica Hendricks, the founder of The Brave Collection. Ms. Hendricks was inspired during a recent trip to Cambodia to design a line of bracelets that displays the Cambodian word for brave (klahan).”
The Weekend Guide
“What: Simple woven cord and metal bracelets ($38-$195) from NYC-based activist Jessica Hendricks raise awareness and funds for antitrafficking foundations.
Why: All are made by fair trade Cambodian artisans; 10 percent of gross proceeds benefits The Somaly Mam Foundation and Made by Survivors (among others).”
10 Things We Love: 7.9.12
“Designed by 24-year-old Jessica Hendricks, The Brave Collection is a line of fair-trade bracelets made in Cambodia to fight human trafficking. Inspired by the bravery of survivors, the bracelets say ‘Klahan’ which means ‘Brave’ in the language of Cambodia.”
Travel Diary: This Jeweler Battles Slavery With Fashion In Cambodia
“To check up on The Brave Collection’s efforts and successes Jessica headed from the Big Apple to Southeast Asia and took her camera (and us!) along with her for the ride. Click ahead to see the beauty she experienced, the people she met, and the positive changes that fashion is bringing to them. Brave, indeed.”
AMPR Loves The Brave Collection
“Cambodia is home to many of the most inhumane brothels of the world, housing a great number of these slaves. To combat this horrible practice, Jessica founded The Brave Collection.”
The Brave Collection: A Jewelry Line Inspired by Somaly Mam and Half the Sky
“I committed to this fight and began to use every possible opportunity to educate my family and friends: subway rides, cocktail parties, lunch breaks! Yet I found that with a conversation topic so upsetting, most people got awkwardly fidgety, put on a rehearsed look of concern without letting the gravity of the topic actually move them, and then promptly changed the subject.”
Brave is Beautiful
“First, we want to point out that Hendrick’s line of bracelets is incredibly original and strikingly beautiful. Every bracelet features a metal charm that features the word ‘brave’ written in Cambodian. Whether they are strung on red silk cords or clasped by a gold chain, every bracelet is a delicate and stylish reminder to face each day fearless.”
Slavery-Fighting Jewelry
“Each bracelet contains the word ‘Klahan,’ which means bravery in Khmer (the language spoken by Cambodians). The Brave Collection is bringing a sensitive topic to light through fashion and is supporting those whose courage continues to be an inspiration to victims worldwide.”
Salvaging Lost Innocence: Mamaroneck High School Grad Launches Jewelry Line With Heart
“She saw them lined up outside restaurants in Cambodia, waiting for customers. Girls of all ages — many of them very young — were working for their next meal or, perhaps, working off the debt incurred when they were sold by their families into prostitution for as little as $150.”
The Brave Collection: Where Fashion Becomes Social Action
“By wearing the bracelet, one not only supports an ethical, love-driven business, but helps share the story and raise awareness.
“For me, Jessica Hendricks is a pioneering woman. Her passion to make a difference is contagious, and it’s one of the markers of a successful leader.”
