PINK WITH PURPOSE

JUST a few years ago, there was the pink ribbon. Now, Breast Cancer Awareness month brings out the pink in just about anyone with a product to pitch -- be it a pink-striped mattress or limited-edition bath bubbles. In the midst of the marketing blitz, though, it’s possible to find pieces of good design and quality that give a significant portion of their profits to fund breast cancer research and education. Here are some of the best, from black ballet flats to bell-bottom jeans, items that will be good to wear long past October, and a gentle reminder to schedule that checkup.