Fashion designer Elie Balleh’s new collection raises awareness for childhood cancer

NEW YORK (PIX11) —  Fashion with compassion.

One clothing designer is trying to help children with cancer while displaying his beautiful clothes.

It’s a fashion week runway show in New York City with a message.

Designer Elie Balleh, a Syrian Jewish fashion designer born in Lebanon, is using sparklers, crystals, and feathers to raise awareness about childhood cancer.

Balleh’s fashion show featured a dazzling array of sequin jackets and crystal ensembles.

There are bold silhouettes and vibrant colors.

Flowers, diamonds and feathers inspire Balleh’s latest collection.

He says he is self-taught and has stitched all these clothes by hand.

As a father of eight children, Balleh wants to help families struggling with pediatric cancer.

If you want to know how to help, go to solvingkidscancer.org .

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