CALE & CAEL at the 7th Annual This Is About Humanity Soirée: Fashion, Purpose, and Community

On August 23rd, CALE & CAEL had the honor of participating in the 7th Annual This Is About Humanity Soirée—an evening that brought together leaders, artists, and advocates to raise critical funds in support of vulnerable communities.

An Evening with Purpose

Held in Los Angeles, the gala gathered notable personalities such as Xochitl Gomez, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Wilmer Valderrama, Annie Gonzalez, Diego Boneta, Demián Bichir, NEZZA, Melanie Liburd, and Gloria Calderón Kellett. Under the leadership of its co-founders Elsa Marie Collins, Zoe Winkler Reinis, and Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade, the event highlighted the power of community, culture, and compassion to create lasting change.

Our Participation: Creating a Unique Guest Experience

As a brand, CALE & CAEL had the privilege of offering guests a special activation that reflected our mission and values:

• An exclusive gift: every attendee received a handcrafted Colombian leather luggage tag.

• Live personalization: each tag was customized on the spot using laser engraving technology, delivering a memorable experience that amazed and delighted guests.

• A purposeful detail: inside every box, we included a Gift Card for our online store—an invitation to discover our products and to extend the impact of the gala beyond the event itself.

Fashion That Transforms: Our Social Impact

At CALE & CAEL, every piece represents more than design—it carries purpose:

• Giving back: a percentage of every sale is donated to Junior Achievement, providing mentorship for at-risk youth.
• Fair work: all of our products are crafted by Colombian artisans, who we guarantee above-market pay and excellent working conditions.

• Designed with purpose:  we create premium-quality, custom goods—crafted to last and built to inspire.

The event was featured in Vogue Magazine M+LA, and our participation highlighted in ¡HOLA! magazine and Average Socialite, showcasing the impact of the gala and the brands that stood behind such a meaningful cause. This recognition is both a source of pride and a powerful motivation for us to keep growing with purpose.

Being part of the 7th Annual This Is About Humanity Gala was both an honor and a testament to our philosophy:
“Customized by you. Crafted to last. Meant to give.”

At CALE & CAEL, we believe fashion can be a tool for change. We remain committed to creating pieces that not only celebrate authenticity but also generate a tangible impact on the communities we serve.