Christian Siriano, Ralph Lauren, and More to Make Protective Gear For Hospital Workers

Updated on 3/26/2020 at 2:56 PM

Fashion designers have found a valuable way to contribute in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Project Runway's Christian Siriano and Brandon Maxwell pledged to use their skills and resources to create much-needed supplies for healthcare workers, like face masks and gowns. Christian first used Twitter to offer his team's assistance to New York after Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed concern over a shortage of essential protective equipment.

"If @NYGovCuomo says we need masks my team will help make some," Christian tweeted. "I have a full sewing team still on staff working from home that can help." He also filmed a video of the mask's design process and posted it on Instagram. The governor's team responded with appreciation for Christian's contribution and asked, "Who's next?"

Well, shortly after, Brandon shared a message of his own and confirmed his team has started to make medical gowns. "In response to this global crisis, we are now focusing our creative efforts on manufacturing PPE (personal protective equipment), starting with gowns," he wrote in a letter posted to Twitter and Instagram. "We have spent the last week researching the appropriate medical textiles to create these gowns and are proud to provide these much needed items to the doctors and nurses on the front lines of this crisis."

Since Christian and Brandon's pledges to pitch in, other designers have offered their services, like Ralph Lauren, who committed to donating $10 million to aid coronavirus relief efforts, as well as the production of face masks and isolation gowns. Chanel, Alice + Olivia, Dickies, TOMS, Warby Parker, Johnny Was, Universal Standard, Kendra Scott, Sperry, MCM, Nordstrom, Tanya Taylor, Capri Holdings (including Versace, Michael Kors, and Jimmy Choo), Nanushka, Eddie Bauer, H&M, The Kering Group (including Gucci), The Armani Group, Wrangler, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Gap Inc. (including Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic, and Intermix), Tapestry (including Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman), Neiman Marcus Group, Prabal Gurung, Altuzarra, Club Monaco, Reformation, New Balance, AG Jeans, Tyler Böe, Eileen Fisher, CASETiFY, Supima, Noon by Noor, David's Bridal, Cynthia Rowley, Michael Costello, Raul Penaranda, Christina Karin, Alexis, Lafayette 148, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, bridal brand Anomalie, and Naeem Khan have also been devoted to helping. Keep reading to see each designer/brand's contribution.

Christian Siriano's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Ralph Lauren's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Club Monaco's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Versace's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Emporio Armani's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Nordstrom's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

The Kering Group's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Gucci posted its own separate message on Instagram for followers to read.

Brandon Maxwell's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Prabal Gurung's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

New Balance's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Dickies' Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

H&M's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Read more about how the company is helping communities affected by COVID-19 here.

Eddie Bauer's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

TOMS' Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Altuzarra's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Neiman Marcus Group's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Reformations's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Universal Standard's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

AG Jeans' Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Alexis's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Christina Karin's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Naeem Khan's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Michael Costello's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Raul Penaranda's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Cynthia Rowley's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Gap Inc.'s Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Including Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic, Intermix, Hill City, and Janie and Jack.

L’agence's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Eileen Fisher's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Sanctuary's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

If I Fell's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

KES's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

SVNR's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Christina Tung's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Christina's father, a retired ER doctor with aggressive cancer, is looking to renew his license to volunteer at hospitals, and her brother, an MIT engineer, is developing a prototype for a DIY temporary ventilator.

Cartwright Bag's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Gelareh Mizrahi's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Giovanna's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Nomasei's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Kelsey Randall's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Abacaxi's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Onzie's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Machete's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Buberry's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Wolford's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Vera Bradley's Pledge to Act During the Novel Coronavirus Crisis

Vera Bradley has converted its sewing operations to source medical-grade face masks for frontline workers. On a smaller scale, the designer is producing cotton masks for general protection for businesses employee essential workers.

"Our Company and Associates are honored to be able to contribute to the cause during this difficult and challenging time," said Rob Wallstrom, CEO of Vera Bradley. "Our hearts go out to all affected by COVID-19 and to the courageous people serving on the front lines in our communities. We're proud to be able to pivot our operations, lend a helping hand, and create a product with so much purpose."