Estée Lauder is joining the Scrooge club and canceling their holiday party at posh sushi-joint Nobu 57. Instead, the company will be donating a small portion of that money to the Dress For Success charity. Here’s the message they’re circulating:

Dear Friends,

Many of you have been asking us about The Estée Lauder Companies Holiday press party this year. After much thought and consideration, we have decided that, at this moment in time, it is more appropriate to thank you and celebrate in another way. To express our gratitude for your support and to recognize our invaluable, deep relationships, The Estée Lauder Companies will be making a donation in your honor to Dress for Success. The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

So, although we will be cancelling the party on December 1st at Nobu 57, you are very much in our hearts….

The Lauder Family and The Estée Lauder Companies

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