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Jill Milan
Jill Milan is an American fashion brand that specializes in animal-friendly fashion accessories,[citation needed] the majority of which are produced in Italy. The brand has been carried to red carpet events by a number of high-profile Hollywood celebrities.[1] HistoryFounder Jill Fraser, who has been vegan for decades and does not wear any clothing made with animal-derived materials such as leather, fur, wool and silk, conceived the company when she was unable to find luxury-quality handbags that were not made of animal-derived materials.[2] Fraser's prior experience includes serving as Chief Marketing Officer for a venture-backed online ad network serving the luxury space. She also founded and served as President of soft drink company Virgil's Root Beer.[3] Fraser holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oxford[4] and is a member of Mensa International.[5] She founded Jill Milan with partner Milan Lazich, who had been part of management teams which took two Silicon Valley software companies public via IPOs on Nasdaq, most recently as a vice president at Magma Design Automation.[6] ProductsJill Milan launched the brand in 2011 with a line of handbags.[7] Items include:
In August 2015, the company announced it would introduce a line of vegan coats and jackets designed in collaboration with celebrity stylist Laura Spinella.[11] CelebritiesThe brand has been carried to red carpet events by a number of high-profile Hollywood celebrities.[12][13] Actresses who have carried Jill Milan bags include:
In fashion mediaW Magazine’s "Most Wanted" feature has included Jill Milan's Art Deco Clutch,[20] Holland Park Clutch,[21] and Octagon Clutch.[22] The Zoe Report profiled Jill Milan's Newbury Street Portfolio, calling it "Ready to go from the office to cocktail hour in the city."[23] In popular mediaOn the television show Gossip Girl, Elizabeth Hurley’s Diana Payne character carried Jill Milan bags in multiple episodes in Season 5.[24] Jill Fraser is often interviewed on fashion, especially vegan fashion, including a discussion on The Marilu Henner Show with Marilu Henner.[25] PhilanthropyThe company's support of non-profit organizations that work on behalf of animal welfare includes sponsorship of the Genesis Awards, a production of the Humane Society of the United States to honor members of the media and entertainment industries for works promoting animal welfare.[26] Jill Milan also dedicates a portion of sales from certain products to Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, an all-volunteer charity which rescues thoroughbred horses from slaughter, neglect and abuse.[27][unreliable source?] References
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