Thank you Sara!
Mango and I have develop this project together in which they will be printing quotes of mine in T-shirts.
Today is the worldwide release and the money of the sales will be sent to my Institute in Brazil that takes care of 450 children.
For more information you can go here
Below is the picture Paula took yesterday in Madrid:
Up-date : the Tshirts will be hitting 450 stores in 93 countries today – so you will not have difficulty finding them. There is also the possibility of buying them online by going to the website of Mango
I am trying to order a shirt online as there are NO Mangos near me…I am having trouble finding it on the website. Please help..I do not want to miss out on this opportunity!
Dear Paulo,
Is that what it is? For the children with Cancer and depression? with the Logo Warrior of the Light?
Can I talk to you about that Please?
I would like to know if I am on the right track.
I will be arriving in Paris on the 16th of this month.
Is it possible for us to meet the next day please?
Love
Marie-Christine
Thanks Asif.
I have no problem with raising money for the kids, no problems with t-shirts with quotations from Paulo, but I feel very queezy about links with a fashion chain and all what they stand for.
Read The Winner Stands Alone, Paulo says it all!
That other Spanish fashion chain Prada has recently been exposed for exploitation of garment workers in Turkey. I can only hope better conditions prevail for those that supply Mango.
The free publicity Mango are getting out of this, would far exceed the ‘profits’ donating.
see also continuation of discussion
http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2009/04/20/solidarity-t-shirts/
Keith
Well said Keith!!!
Is the Paulo Coelho who has launched a range of clothes in partnership with a fashion chain, the same Paulo Coelho who wrote The Winner Stands Alone, a savage indictment of the fashion industry?
I am no follower of fashion, though I have no problem with people being stylishly dressed, following their own free will. What I hate is people being manipulated by the fashionistas. The t-shirt looks good.
I have though some questions. The cause is good, to raise money for Instituto Paulo Coelho, of that I have no doubt. Of what are the t-shirts made? Is it organic cotton? Industrial cotton is one of the most environmentally damaging crops that Man grows. Organic cotton is much pleasanter to wear. Organic cotton is biodegradable and can easily be recycled. Are the t-shirts fair trade? It would be the ultimatum irony if a critic of fashion, links with a fashion chain to raise money to help street kids and the clothes come out of a a sweatshop employing child labour.
Who will wear these t-shirts? Will it be fans of Paulo Coelho, readers of his blog or a wider public?
Do I now chat to people wearing Paulo Coelho t-shirts?
My intro to Paulo Coelho was meeting a very attractive girl sat reading The Zahir outside a pub by the river in Guildford. We got chatting as I was curious as what had her so engrossed. The tables were turned a few weeks later when I was in Brighton sat outside Iydea, one of my favourite eating places, and my reading matter became a topic of conversation. [see Synchronicity and Paulo Coelho]
City of God is well worth watching, even better watch Favela Rising, but a word of warning, it is very violent.
I saw Favela Rising at the BeyondTV International Film Festival 2006, Cannes it is not. We were warned of the violent nature of the film. Sufficiently impressed I later went out and bought the film.
Favela Rising is the story of the work AfroReggae do with the street kids in the favelas of Rio.
Thelma mentions Mango has a shop in Cyprus. Where? Nicosia, Paphos, Limmasol, Larnaca, Protaras?
The High Street in Guildford has a lot of trendy fashion shops, but I cannot recall ever seeing a Mango, though I must admit, I only frequent the bookshops and Ben’s Records, so I probably would not have noticed even if there was one.
Is a t-shirt bearing meaningful words from a critic of the fashion industry the ultimate chic?
Synchronicity: I wrote these thoughts last night. In the post this morning came news from Labour Behind the Label of their Clean Clothes Campaign and their report Cashing In. Labour Behind the Label works to improve the conditions of garment workers worldwide by raising awareness of their conditions. Companies shamed: supermarket chain Tesco, supermarket chain Asda, cheap clothing chain Primark, fashion chain Prada.
WOOOOW I am sooo glad! Looking forward to seeing the T-shirts in Mango stores of Azerbaijan as well : ) Support that the sales will donate to the children !
Hi Paulo! Atma Namaste!
WooHoo!!! Blessings!!! Blessings of HUGE Success to this project!!!
The kids in Brazil will be happyyy!!! THANK YOU for this!!!
With TONS of Love, from my heart to your heart, BEIJOOO!!!
Marta From Brazil
this is great! is it available here in the Philippines? i haven’t gone to any Mango store yet today…
‘A Paulo Quote A Day, Keeps The Docter away’ !!!!
Congratultions on yet another wonderful idea-fun for all,inspiring and of benefit to the children.
Kealan and I better NOT be seen going around in matching T-shirts
Love,
Breda
Paulo…
Muchas felicidades por el proyecto, me parece una idea muy buena…sobre todo en estos tiempos en que la gente es muy individualista, es una buena manera de ayudar y de retribuir lo que la vida nos ha entregado…..
Felicidades….
Paulo, you make us women happy . Now we can connect fashion, our loved author and social help. What a nice idea.
I love it.
Thanks,you are wonderful
Juliane
Mango… my favorite fruit… with some lemon, chili and salt… yummmy!
Congratulations!! This is really Very cool!
It will be very cool to see people wearing the shirts!!
Congratulations!!
En cuanto pueda me voy a comprar una ha sido una gran idea te felicito Paulo porque se que esto va para los niños y los mayores de ël Instituto Paulo Coelho en Brazil.
Espero que haya aquí en España.
Un beso.
Dearest Coelho,
I am looking forward to buying the shirts. :) I should research to see if they have a store in New York.
Love,
Maria.
what a wonderful idea to spread the idea,,,
i love it and ill see if i can get it in toronto,,,,
thanks
Orly
DE VERDAD ES DIGNO DE IMITAR, SI NUESTROS PRESIDENTES DE CADA PAÍS TUVIERAN ESOS SENTIMIENTOS Y ESA SABIDURÍA EN EL MUNDO TODOS SERIAMOS IGUALES, NO HABRÍAN RICOS NI POBRES OJALÁ NO DESCANSE EN DEJARNOS ESAS ENSEÑANZAS SIN LIMITES.
GRACIAS POR SUS SABIOS LIBROS.
nice!!!
i’ll definetely buy a couple!!!
for the two reasons
that i love your quotes and also the idea that it is for a good cause
so i’ll be proud to wear it!!!
Me parece grandioso que este proyecto contribuya a beneficio de los chiquitines que tanto necesitan.
Paulo, me encanta la idea ya que tus palabras seran causa de mucha retrospeccion de aquel que no lee un libro, pero le impacta el mensaje de una camisa. Lo mejor… sere parte de ello. Exito!!!
great people with great ideas!!!! i hope I find them in Athens!!!!
Very cool!
Thank you Paulo for posting the picture that i took!
you are amazing in everything you do!
Love,
Sara from lebanon
Delicious and juicy.
I guess Mango Paulo is sold out now…:)
Congratulations
Love
Hildegarde
xxx
FELICITACIONES!!! ES UNA MARABILLOSA IDEA!!! DIGNO DE UN HOMBRE MUY GENEROSO COMO TU Y CON UN CORAZON INMENSO, EL MUNDO NECESITA MAS SERES HUMANOS COMO TU…UN ABRAZO ENORME.
It’s a very good idea! And it’s also inspiring. I can already imagine walking with that kind of a shirt on with a positive sentence/saying on it, and making maybe someone smile – if they read it. :)
So – in Estonia too, please. I will get in line. :D
Love,
L.L
coolest idea by far as i am a huge fan of coelho and MNG! can’t wait.
best wishes from canada
It is a wonderful thing you are doing, Paulo and Christina. Generally I do not like marketing – the way the market consumes everything – Paulo’s sayings included – and spits it back at us in “for profit” packages. This, however, is an exception. Even if you want to put your face on a box of cereal or a can of Coca Cola I will buy it to support this cause.
Many thanks!
Savita
Hay que suave Paulo ! ya me vere con la comiseta ahora recordando tus libros eso y mas en la ropa que llevo .
Wow!!! These are truly amazing!! :)
I have just ordered online with Mango, below is the link
http://www.mangoshop.com/shop.faces?state=she_001_006_IN
Hopefully others can order online in their countries too.
xxxx
I love you paulo you the best
Sinto falta de vc… mesmo tendo estado tão pouco tempo ao seu lado… e essa foto representa beeem o que quero dizer… um pedacinho de trás da sua cabeça… e a jaqueta de couro, hehehe.
Eu quero a Mango no Brasil também… beijo
There are many ways to lose a head..
This is amazing step for social cause , Hope every one understand there responsibility toward society
Dearest Paulo,
Many Congratulations! Am sure the T-shirts will be a great success too! I love quotes and yours are very very special to me.
Love,
Sheela
Does he have a Web site so I can order the t-shirts online?
i didnt know that. What an extraordinary good idea. Will buy one if I got the chance.Nice seeing you on the bench.
SUPER IDEA !!!! :)
CONGRATULATIONS, DEAR PAULO !
hugs,
Dasha
God Bless you. Do they exist in Montreal?
Ah this is really really cool!
I want to buy it too… i’m from Bulgaria, and as You know, You are very famous here. So many readers loves Your books!
Regards,
Cvety
Pleace en español
Dear Paulo,
I’m very delighted by this project! I wish you all the best for it, even though there’s no doubt that everyone, who read at least one book of you will buy such a t-shirt! I’ll buy it as soon as I find one :D
Thank God for giving this world such a personality as you are!
Your great fan from Croatia :D
Very nice idea… Hope same will reach our country too..
Hi.
Very good initiative!!!
Will the t-shirts come to a store in Holland??
Love Eva.
Dear Paolo,
Be sure that we will all buy these T-shirt to support your actions in Brazil :))
With love,
Pamela from Lebanon.
Hi there, any way of being able to purchase these tops in New Zealand?
Now that all my friends, and many others in Cyprus know that I am a friend of you, my dear Paulo Coelho, and that I have been also to your Party, everybody will understand why I will be wearing this T-shirt!!
I am going to look for it at Mango tomorrow!
LOVE,
Thelma
I want to buy it from Mango stores in Turkey. You have so many funs here. Love you bye..
I watched the City of God movie again for the third or forth time on TV last night. As always the story moves well along the screen. I am always left with a wondering in my mind if it is still as bad in the City of God today. Here is a news article I found from the BBC in 2006
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6182752.stm
I suppose the point here is the donations made by Paulo to those 450 children. He works hard and always remembers to keep speaking about the children and reminding us that there is poverty alive and well in the world today. Of course many of these children could have been dragged into the gangs in Rio and their life would be very different. Yes giving all that money away is worth while when you see the benefits that it is creating in the community.
Can I purchase your “quoted” T-shirts online? If so, where?
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Paulo,
Congratulations and wish you good luck for your project !
:)
God bless you all !
soooo cool! good job paulo!
This is a great idea and a great institute. I love the idea and I wish I could get a T-Shirt in New Zealand. I also cant wait to read Paulo Coelho’s new book “The Winner Stands Alone”.
when will they get to AD UAE ????,,,,
let me know
thanx !!!
I just can’t wait for the line to come and reach my lovely country – MALAYSIA !
I’ve updated this news on my Twitter , so all my friends in United States would know about this as well.
http://www.twitter.com/Ishies.com
I love you Paulo and wishing you all well and love in this world is pouring on you !
Cheers,
Renee
I hope this comes to Sweden also ;-)
Love Jessica
I hope to see these in the UK!
y are the shirts only for women? are there any statement shirts for men?
Very nice idea!
“Love is” …
I wish they will print that one too :)
I wish i lived in Qatar because i want one of those tees!! :D Great work :) xxx
WOW. I LOVE PAULO COELHO AND I LOVE MANGO. what else could I ask for??? cant wait to have those shirts here in the Philippines :)
where can i get one of those??
Bonjour,
Je trouve cette idée formidable, mais comment se procurer les tee-shirt ? Merci de votre réponse.
Bien cordialement