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261:, Tim Van Steenbergen, and La Casita de Wendy. These exclusives are sold in shops worldwide. In September 2016, DAA collaborated with a Belgian fashion brand Essentiel Antwerp. The collection was inspired by the clubbing scene and club culture from the 90's to reflect the core of DAA's work. There's also a video tribute made which can be accessed via DAA's website page on this collaboration 22: 298:
France). October 2008: A perfume line named Six Scents is launched to raise money for the IHAEC. Six fragrances are produced by Symrise, Metaproject and Joseph Quartana (Seven New York). June 2009: DAA releases a bedlinen collection in Europe, manufactured by Mistral Home Textiles. The duvet covers
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July 2008: Exhibition of DAA T-shirts customized by Spanish artists and designers at the International Benicàssim Festival in Spain. September 2008: The proceeds of exclusive denim-themed pieces which were auctioned at the Lee Cooper 100 Years Auction in Paris went to Designers Against Aids (and
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Since 2008, "Models Against Aids" informs young models about the dangers of HIV/AIDS. In addition, some of the models raise funds for DAA projects, take part in campaigns and speak out about the need for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
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for H&M to raise funds for HIV/AIDS prevention projects, including MTV's "Staying Alive." The collections launched in 2008 and 2009 featured celebrities like
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to host students from all over the world and include them in prevention and awareness programs which they can later set up in their own countries.
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Next to the yearly FAA campaigns, DAA regularly releases clothing items that have been designed by notable designers and artists, such as
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DAA plans to open its International HIV/AIDS Awareness Education Center in 2010 in
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DAA is mostly known for their collaboration with fashion company
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and pillowcases are designed by celebrities such as
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