Angela and Vanessa Simmons’ Pastry division of Run Athletics will launch a new line of products benefiting the Girls Scouts of the USA, the company announced today (Jul 16).
The Pastry Thin Mint Collection, consisting of women’s and kids shoes and a backpack, hits specialty retail stores across the country today, including Finish Line, Underground Station and Lady Foot Locker.
A take on Pastry’s “Fab Cookie” sneaker, the Thin Mint Shoe will be available in chocolate and white, and incorporates the Girl Scout philosophy, scripted on the shoe’s outsole.
The women’s shoe will retail around $70 with the kid’s version available for $45 and the coordinating backpack going for around $65.
“Our relationship with the Girl Scouts is deeply meaningful to us,” explained Vanessa Simmons. “To have the opportunity to further support their efforts of empowering young women with the creation of the Thin Mint Collection is very special.”
A portion of all proceeds from sales of the Thin Mint Collection will go directly to the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., the premier leadership organization serving 3.6 million girls and adult members across the country.
The Thin Mint Collection continues the relationship established between the Simmons sisters and the Girls Scouts Organization in 2007.
Vanessa and Angela joined the organization as spokespersons for the “Make Girls Scouts Your Business” initiative, which encourages girls to participate in the various Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy programs.
Their efforts have included a series of speaking engagements sharing their experiences as young businesswomen, as well as supporting the girls in their various leadership initiatives.
“We have had so much fun working with the girls,” added Angela. “I feel they do more for us than we could ever do for them! We are hoping our relationship with the Girl Scouts organization continues to grow and develop.”
The entire Simmons clan, including adopted daughter Miley, makes it’s return to MTV tonight, kicking off the 5th season of the award winning reality series Run’s House.
The season premier of Run’s House, the 2008 NAACP Image Award winner for Outstanding Reality Series, airs on MTV tonight at 10pm ET/PT.
