Image: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation
Amy Winehouse, the legendary British soul singer and songwriter, would have turned 40 today, September 14, 2023. Despite her tragic death at just 27, her legacy lives on and is kept alive by the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Find out what the foundation does for young people and how you can easily help in this article.
Amy Winehouse was an extraordinary artist known for her unique voice and distinctive style. She was an icon of the music industry and influenced generations of artists. Sadly, she also struggled with personal issues that ultimately led to her tragic death in 2011.
Image: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation
Image: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation
Many fans today look back more than a decade, to the music of the soul artist and the inspiration she still provides today. Amy Winehouse was born on September 14, 1983 in London and began to discover her musical talents at an early age. She was influenced by various genres of music such as jazz, soul and R&B, creating a sound of her own. Her lyrics were usually very personal and honest, and she processed her own experiences in them, such as her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and relationship problems.
The breakthrough came in 2006 with her album Back to Black, which received great recognition worldwide. The single "Rehab" became one of her most famous songs and received several awards. During her career, Amy received six Grammy Awards.
Her battle against her addiction dragged on for years, but in the end, tragically, she did not win it. On July 23, 2011, Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning at the age of only 27. Her death shocked the music world and her fans around the world.
In honor of her 40th birthday, we take a look at the legacy of this extraordinary artist and the important work her foundation does to support young people in need.'
The Mission Of The Amy Winehouse Foundation
The Amy Winehouse Foundation is a charity founded in 2011 after Amy's death on the day of her birthday. It is based in London, England. The foundation focuses on education, prevention and support for those suffering from addiction. It collaborates closely with schools, communities and other organizations to develop programs and projects that help young people develop their talents while educating them about the risks of drug and alcohol abuse. Therapy programs for addicts are offered, as well as financial support for rehabilitation centers. Through its work, the foundation helps raise awareness of problems related to addiction and gives young people the opportunity to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. There is even a music therapy program for children.
How Fashion Can Help: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation
Amy Winehouse's clothing style was always colorful and lively. She drew great inspiration from the 50s and 60s. She wore babydoll dresses and polo skirts, her hair up and her arms covered with tattoos of pin-up girls. She always showed her passion to the outside world, so a collaboration with Fred Perry was appropriate even back then. Her own designs were released as a collection by the fashion brand: the Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Collection. Through Amy, retro designs and hairstyles came back into fashion.
Image: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation
Fred Perry continues to honor Amy's style long after her death. For over 10 years now, there has been a collaboration with the Amy Winehouse Foundation: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation. The pieces of clothing are inspired by Amy's iconic style and the 50s. With every purchase, you too can easily help support the foundation. A full 20% of net revenues will be given to the foundation. In total, over £2 billion has now been donated! If the collection inspires you and you want a new shirt or a fancy new dress anyway, this is a great way to combine your purchase with a good cause. Click here to check out the items from Fred Perry!
Image: Fred Perry x Amy Winehouse Foundation
