Galia Lahav, a renowned luxury bridal and evening wear designer, generously donated seven wedding gowns from its collection to local Goodwill retail stores.
The donation stemmed from a viral TikTok video, sharing that a student found a Galia Lahav couture wedding dress at a Birmingham, Alabama’s Goodwill location at a thrift shop price. Galia Lahav then donated seven additional custom gowns for distribution in select stores, offering brides-to-be the opportunity to experience magical “Cinderella moments” as they discover their dream dress.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with Galia Lahav to empower individuals through fashion,” said Onney Crawley, chief marketing officer at Goodwill Industries International. “This collaboration not only provides access to high-quality designer dresses at discounted prices but also promotes sustainability by extending the life cycle of luxury clothing while fueling the Goodwill mission of workforce development.”
“When individuals donate or purchase bridal attire at Goodwill, they are helping members of their community start on a path to career training and advancement,” said Crawley. After the big event, Crawley encourages wedding parties to consider donating bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses or men’s fashions to their local Goodwill store. “Donating your wedding gown is a great way to pay it forward, and donated bridesmaids dresses or tuxes can be repurposed as affordable prom wear or special occasion attire.”
The project aligns with the Goodwill New Lives public service campaign, which focuses on how donated goods create opportunities for individuals to transform their lives through the Power of Work®. All proceeds from the dresses will help Goodwill organizations fund local job training and placement initiatives.
“This collaboration is not just about dresses; it’s about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives while promoting charitable giving and sustainability,” said founder Galia Lahav. “We are proud to support Goodwill and look forward to seeing the positive impact this donation will have.”
