Where: Road Apparel

What: A portion of the profits from the Seattle-based menswear company’s limited-edition Madras collection benefit the Indian charity Anbalayam, which provides eduction and shelter for disadvantaged youth. It was founded in 2003, and 63 males between the ages of 6 and 20 years old currently live in the home.

Though Madras plaid fabric is commonly associated with the classic, American prep style (think Ralph Lauren and the popular Take Ivy text), it actually originates from Southeast India.

When brothers and Road owners Raj and Akhil Shah traveled to the region about 35 years ago, they were taken with its fabrics. They entered the apparel industry shortly after, founding Shah Safari, Inc. ROAD is an offshoot, and this year marks its fifth anniversary.

So, giving back is a way for Road to celebrate the inspiration for its 2011 collection and for the Shah’s to go back to their design roots. The shorts, shirts, and other men’s pieces retail from $38 to $148.

When: Starting April 21, the limited-edition collection will be available at both the Seattle and Bellevue stores, as well as the Road website.