Fashion People Mission Possible
Dec 5, 2025
Daphne Seybold, CEO of Sky High Farm Goods, is on a mission to combine fashion and social impact. She shares her journey from PR at Comme des Garçons to leading a brand that has raised over $1.5 million for food equity. Collaborating with giants like Balenciaga and Levi's, she tackles conscious consumption and evolving consumer habits. Daphne highlights innovative product launches and the importance of reframing byproducts. With engaging insights, she illustrates how fashion can drive positive change in communities.
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The Power Of A Simple Emblem
- Daphne explains the Strawberry Moon icon was created with artist Joanna Avilas before the brand launch and became a recognizable emblem.
- The motif now signals shared values and belonging among customers across geographies.
From Dover Project To Mission Brand
- Daphne describes launching Sky High from a Dover Street Market project that became a 100% for-charity merchandise experiment.
- She left Comte de Garçon while eight months pregnant to build a brand that channels fashion collaborations into nonprofit funding.
Embed Donations Into Wholesale Pricing
- Sky High embeds a donation markup into wholesale pricing so every wholesale purchase becomes a direct donor to the farm.
- The model treats beautiful, desirable products as the primary vehicle for predictable nonprofit funding and advocacy.
