Anthropologie and Nest Announce Expanded Impact-Driven Partnership

PHILADELPHIA, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthropologie, the global lifestyle brand, announced today their expanded partnership with Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering artisans and makers. The amplified partnership will include a six-month fellowship program, in-store activations, and nationwide events. Additionally, as part of its ongoing commitment to women's empowerment, Anthropologie is committing to a $100,000 annual corporate donation to support Nest's mission.

"We're honored to kick off Women's History Month by announcing the expansion of our partnership and fellowship program with Nest," says Kate Haldy, Head of PR, Communications, and Impact at Anthropologie Group. "Over the past two years, we have been deeply inspired by the incredible work our friends at Nest are doing to uplift and empower artists and makers across the country. We are excited to deepen our commitment to this impactful journey, expanding our support and creating even greater opportunities for these talented communities in 2025 and beyond."

The new Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program will provide five recipients with support and mentoring from key Anthropologie team members across the organization as well as the opportunity to sell their work commission-free through Anthropologie's stores and digital marketplace beginning in the fall.

"We are excited to build upon our longstanding partnership with Anthropologie in 2025 and provide more business development and market opportunities for U.S. makers, artisans, and creative entrepreneurs," says Rebecca van Bergen, Founder and Executive Director at Nest. "Through in-store pop-ups and our new fellowship program, we aim to elevate emerging makers by giving them access to professional development, expert mentorship, and increased exposure through Anthropologie's stores and digital marketplace. Our collaboration celebrates the creative community and aims to foster sustainable growth for participants, ensuring they have the tools, platforms, and opportunities to thrive."

To celebrate the launch of their expanded partnership with Nest and to honor Women's History Month, Anthropologie will host the following activations:

• Women's History Month Panel
  Taking place on March 6th in New York City, Anthropologie will host a panel discussion in celebration of Women's History Month. The event will feature key executives from both Anthropologie and Nest, alongside a selection of local artisans and makers from Nest.

• In-Store Pop-Up Markets
  On March 8th, Anthropologie's New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago stores, will host Nest artisans and makers for community pop-up markets, where customers can shop exclusive products while supporting local women-led businesses.

For more information on Anthropologie's partnership with Nest, please visit https://www.anthropologie.com/nest-anthropologie-whm

About Anthropologie

A unique lifestyle brand, Anthropologie is in constant conversation with our thoughtful, creative-minded community, and we take pride in our connection with individuals who prioritize self-expression and are in active pursuit of inspiration. We are committed to exceeding our customer's expectations in unexpected, personalized ways. Over the years, our product offering has expanded to encompass apparel, shoes, accessories, activewear, bridal, beauty, wellness, furniture, home décor, garden (through our sister brand terrain), and so much more, the majority of which is available only at Anthropologie. Founded in 1992, Anthropologie now ships to over 100 countries (through www.anthropologie.com) and operates more than 200 stores around the world.

About Nest

Nest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) connecting a community of artisans, retailers and philanthropies to bring the full beauty of handcraft to the world. We provide the resources and relationships that uplift the people, places and practices behind each handcrafted piece so artisans are respected, traditions are celebrated, and families and communities can grow and thrive. Handcraft connects us to ourselves, to each other and to a better future – creating a more equitable and beautiful world for us all. 

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