Marc Ecko iPod Case with Mary J. Blige Playlist

Top Designers Auction Custom iPod Cases and Celebrity Playlists for Breast Cancer
Marc Ecko iPod Case with Mary J. Blige Playlist
Old school meets new with fashion icon Marc Ecko's tricked out boom box and iPod carrying case. Similar to the ones seen on every street corner back in the day, this modified LASONiC TRC-931 features a working AM/FM tuner and cassette deck, as well as a custom pop-n-play slot that houses your new 40GB iPod (included). Once inserted, the boom box plays from a hot playlist created by R & B legend Mary J. Blige. The stereo, which measures approximately 28" wide x 18"long x 5" deep, is signed and dated by Marc Ecko on the top panel, and includes original artwork by Mr. Ecko on the back.

About "Style & Sound: A Case For a Cause" Benefit Auction
Led by designer and Board Member Marc Ecko, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with leaders in fashion and entertainment to introduce "Style & Sound: A Case for a Cause," an online auction to benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer® (FTBC), a philanthropic initiative of the CFDA Foundation, which, since its inception in 1994 has raised more than $40 million for distribution to breast cancer organizations in 13 countries. Concluding on Wednesday, June 22, the auction features one-of-a-kind iPod cases created by some of today's most notable fashion designers, each of which will contain a brand new iPod (courtesy of Apple Computers) and a playlist created by each designer's celebrity partner.

Participating designers and their partners are: Marc Ecko with Mary J. Blige; Carolina Herrera with Renee Zellweger; Betsey Johnson with Cyndi Lauper; Cynthia Rowley with Maggie Gyllenhaal; Luca Orlandi of Luca Luca with Mischa Barton; Robert Lee Morris with Brooke Shields; Vivienne Tam with Jessica Alba; Liz Lange with Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips; Max Azria of BCBG Max Azria with Brittany Murphy; Nanette Lepore with Hype Williams; Judith Leiber with Katie Holmes; and Carmen Marc Valvo with Vanessa Williams. Donna Karan's playlist will feature music from 20 years of her fashion shows, and Sean Combs will create his own playlist under his "P. Diddy" moniker.

About Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC) is a worldwide charitable initiative of the Council of Fashion Designers of America/CFDA Foundation. The CFDA Foundation, through FTBC, is committed to providing meaningful assistance to women with breast cancer and their families, friends and other supporters by rallying designers, models, retailers, and other creative energies within the fashion industry.

The Foundation commits proceeds raised from FTBC campaigns to helping women concerned about or diagnosed with breast cancer gain access to reliable health information and quality health care, and to supporting education and outreach programs. Since its launch in 1994, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer has raised over $40 million for distribution to breast cancer charities in 13 countries. For more information, visit www.fashiontargetsbreastcancer.com.

About Marc Ecko
From fashion to footwear, gaming to publishing, Marc Ecko – the artist, designer and entrepreneur – stands out for his ability to fuse the many parts of today's multicultural society into seamless, relevant styles and trends.

Since founding *ecko unltd. in 1993 at the age of 20, the Company has grown to include 12 separate *ecko unltd. apparel and accessories lines, the contemporary Marc Ecko "Cut & Sew" collection, G-Unit Clothing Company, Zoo York, Avirex Sportswear, Complex magazine (circulation 325,000), and a soon-to-launch video game in conjunction with Atari.

Simultaneously, he has dedicated himself to a number of socially conscious initiatives, including significant work with underprivileged youth domestically and internationally, and a dedicated role in reversing the plight of the world's rhino population.

Through it all, Marc continues to maintain his position at the head of the pack, with consistent focus on remaining the most culturally relevant designer of the new millennium. As cultures, tastes and styles continue to merge, Marc continues to expand and succeed.