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Nest is sharing a sustainability piece from The Business of Fashion titled, "Why Can’t Fashion Eliminate Labour Exploitation From Its Supply Chains?" written by Sarah Kent. Brands like Patagonia, Nike and Lululemon have been working for years to address the exploitation of migrant workers at key fabric suppliers in Taiwan. Despite some progress, the issue has persisted. Read and learn more at this link: https://lnkd.in/esHarJJc

Nest is excited to share a piece from BELLA Media + Co. titled, "Empowering Women Through Craft: A Global Movement for Change," written by Alexis Lombardo. Nest supports amazing women who are experts in their crafts. They're not just making beautiful things; they're building their futures. Through Nest programs, these women get the tools and support that they need to succeed. Read the article and learn more at this link: https://lnkd.in/dfk42mPE

Nest is sharing a sustainability piece from Vogue Business titled, "Sustainable Fashion’s New Guard," written by Bella Webb. A growing number of designers are putting sustainability into practice, from supporting artisanal production to upcycling deadstock materials. Learn more about the ones to watch at this link: https://lnkd.in/eR_zbKat

We are excited to announce the launch of Nest's Favorite Finds marketplace! ? As we celebrate Women’s History Month, shop Nest’s Favorite Finds collection. Discover unique, handcrafted wares from jewelry to home decor, all created by women in the Nest Guild. When you shop our marketplace or make a donation to support our work, you are joining Nest in connecting the people, artistry, and impact of craft to create a more equitable and beautiful world. Thank you for your support! Check out the marketplace at this link, https://lnkd.in/eSKSTq78, and support these amazing small, women-owned businesses today. ??? #NestsFavoriteFinds #afewofourfavoritethings #makermarketplace #WomenOwnedBusinesses #SupportSmallBusinesses #buildanest

In honor and celebration of International Women's Day, Nest partnered together with Anthropologie to host in-store pop-up markets featuring local women-owned businesses from the Nest community. In Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City, makers had the opportunity to showcase and sell their handcrafted products in their local Anthropologie stores. Customers shopped everything from jewelry to home goods, connecting with the makers, and having the chance to hear about their unique stories of craft. Nest is proud to work with Anthropologie, a longstanding partner committed to supporting makers and artisans in the U.S. and globally. To learn more about the partnership, head to this link: https://lnkd.in/eZbtYEJA #NestxAnthropologie #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #OpportunitiesforUSMakers #SupportSmallBusinesses #buildanest

As we celebrate Women's History Month, Nest is proud to partner together with Anthropologie to champion makers and artisans across the U.S. This past week, in NYC, we hosted an inspiring panel featuring three talented Nest artisans, Talisa Almonte, Sally Q., and Michelle Fleet, alongside leaders from Nest and Anthropologie. Our conversation highlighted the power of creativity, the bonds of community, and the impact of supporting women everywhere. Learn more about the partnership at this link: https://lnkd.in/eZbtYEJA #NestxAnthropologie #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #OpportunitiesforUSMakers #SupportSmallBusinesses #buildanest

Nest seeks pioneering Guild members to beta test our new Digital Compliance Curriculum based on our pioneering Ethical Handcraft program! When complete, the Digital Curriculum will greatly expand Guild member's access to the Ethical Handcraft program by offering businesses a flexible, cost-effective way to engage in this unique program. For the heavily subsidized rate of $250, all beta testers will receive the complete Ethical Handcraft training through Nest Connect, remediation support, and a social compliance evaluation. All participants will also gain access to a suite of tools and resources designed to help them implement compliance improvements within their supply chain. As the digital curriculum continues to be refined, pilot participants will play a crucial role in providing valuable feedback, shaping the program, and testing various engagement models to enhance its effectiveness. The ultimate goal is to ensure the curriculum is widely adoptable, strengthens business compliance, and fosters sustainable growth opportunities for artisan enterprises. _________________________________________ *Qualifications and Requirements for Applying: - Current member of the Guild and have not previously engaged in Nest’s Ethical Handcraft Program - Business is prepared for and has adequate bandwidth dedicated to participate in the program fully. The entire program will take between 12 - 15 months to complete. *Full participation includes: - Complete a self-assessment and initial risk assessment - Online training will take approximately 25-30 hours to complete all six modules - Commitment to coursework and remediation consultation calls (estimate hours and schedule to be provided when accepted) - 10-15 hours - Implementing remediation: Participants MUST be willing and able to complete the remediation module and make changes in your supply chain, not just undertake the training.?For example, we will ask you to draft a worker manual, implement new record-keeping practices, conduct worker training, and more. - Completing all program surveys and evaluations - Participating in a desk assessment after remediation - Strong commitment to social compliance and desire to establish strong, documented systems with progress toward full compliance - Ability to actively participate in pre-training calls, online training and, regular remediation implementation, and regular check-in calls with Nest’s compliance team throughout the program - Willingness to share feedback with Nest on various aspects of the program to improve the model - Ability to pay the heavily subsidized rate of $250 _________________________________________ To apply, please complete and submit the following application:?https://lnkd.in/e2AQ6zgT

Nest is sharing a piece from Sourcing Journal titled, "Trade Trends: Tariff Tension and the Rise of the Global South," written by Kate Nishimura. With countries across?Asia,?Africa?and?Latin America?gaining ground against the world’s largest economies, the global South has reached “an inflection point” in its growth within the worldwide sourcing landscape. To read and learn more, head to this link: https://lnkd.in/eVbF8k_x

Nest is excited to share a piece from WWD titled, "Anthropologie Extends Partnership With Nest, a Nonprofit Empowering Artisans and?Makers," written by Lisa Lockwood. The partnership with Anthropologie will include a six-month fellowship program, in-store activations, events throughout the U.S. and a $100,000 annual corporate donation to Nest. To read and learn more about the partnership, head to this link: https://lnkd.in/gRuGFAzK

Nest is featuring a sustainability piece from Vogue Business titled, "Fashion is Neglecting Nature. Now What?" written by Bella Webb. ?? The article highlights Textile Exchange, a global nonprofit urging fashion to adopt science-based targets for nature as progress lags. To read and learn more head to this link: https://lnkd.in/et-xHkDp