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Jay Versace Joins Forces With Barneys New York To Give Back For The Holidays

Jay Versace Joins Forces With Barneys New York To Give Back For The Holidays
Jay Versace
By Paula Rogo · Updated October 24, 2020
The ultimate #BlackBoyJoy representative Jay Versace is teaming up with Barneys New York to give back for the holidays. The 90s-loving social media star, best known for his funny impressions and dance moves, will be joining the department store for its #HaasRules holiday campaign.
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Versace will be using his influence to raise money for the Children’s Defense Fund, which ensures that every child has the chance for a successful, healthy, and safe start in life. “For every social media post shared using the hashtag #HaasRules, the Barneys New York Foundation will give $5 to the Children’s Defense Fund!” Versace captioned a colorful and psychedelic campaign videos for Barneys. As for Versace, he told Barneys New York that he is still surprised that being authentic is opening up opportunities for him: “It’s unbelievable that I’m just being myself and people are blown away. I feel so accepted for who I am. So many opportunities are coming my way and I ask how, but maybe I’m just doing that little something extra that other people don’t do.”