Anthropologie Launches Inaugural Nest Fellowship Program and Digital Marketplace

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthropologie, the global lifestyle brand, announced today the recipients of the 2025 Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program, launched in partnership with Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering artisans and makers around the globe. The announcement coincides with the debut of the Nest Digital Marketplace on the brand's website where customers can shop collections created by the fellows.

The Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program is a six-month program designed to support emerging makers through grant funding and hands-on mentorship with Anthropologie experts as well as a curated education course. The program culminates in the opportunity to launch their handmade collections on Anthropologie's new commission-free digital marketplace, expanding their reach to a broader audience.

"With the launch of our inaugural Nest Fellowship Program, we're deepening our investment in emerging makers by providing them with the tools, mentorship, and visibility they need to thrive," said Kate Haldy, Head of PR, Communications, and Impact at Anthropologie Group. "We're incredibly proud to partner with Nest, whose mission and values perfectly align with ours in supporting and uplifting makers. As women's empowerment is one of our key impact pillars, this partnership is a natural extension of that commitment."

In 2025, five exceptional makers have been selected to participate in the Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program. The cohort includes:

• JUDiTH+ROLFE (Daphne Lee) - A contemporary paper art studio near Richmond, Virginia, founded by artist Daphne Lee, JUDiTH+ROLFE transforms sheets of paper into sculptural compositions.
• Kolibrí Collective (Alexandra Sánchez Hernández) - Handcrafted in San Juan, Puerto Rico, these jewelry designs blend bold, sculptural forms with personal symbolism.
• Moon-Seed (Cathy Williams) - Drawing from her Caribbean roots and love of color, Cathy Williams creates fluid, sculptural jewelry in Charleston, SC.
• More Love, Love More (Sherry Knutson) - Artist and educator Sherry Knutson blends painting, embroidery, and textile art to explore community, compassion, and the environment in San Francisco, CA.
• The Beige Motel (Ashley "Ash" Corpuz Campbell) - Filipino-American ceramicist Ashley Campbell crafts vibrant porcelain works that channel the spirit of her '90s childhood in Seattle, WA.

The Nest Digital Marketplace will be available exclusively at Anthropologie.com beginning today. Customers will be able to explore each Fellow's collection, learn about their stories, and support their work directly.

"We are proud to partner with Anthropologie to celebrate and champion women maker entrepreneurs through the new Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program," said Rebecca van Bergen, Founder and Executive Director of Nest. "This initiative has been thoughtfully designed to provide emerging creatives with the recognition, resources, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive. At Nest, we believe deeply in the transformative power of creativity and look forward to seeing the fellows' businesses flourish."

For more information on Anthropologie's partnership with Nest and to learn more about the Anthropologie x Nest Fellowship Program, please visit https://www.anthropologie.com/nest-anthropologie-whm

About Anthropologie

Anthropologie is a modern, design-led lifestyle brand spanning fashion, home, weddings, garden, and gifting, where joyful self-expression meets inspired living. We create immersive shopping experiences that spark a sense of discovery and inspire customers to feel confident, curious, and connected, both online and in-store. Our curated collections blend own-brand exclusives with best-in-market partners, offering timeless quality and trend-forward design that reflect how our customer lives, hosts, travels, and dresses today. As we've evolved, Anthropologie has become a destination for her full lifestyle, from wardrobe to home to wellness, while continuing to bring imagination, narrative-driven storytelling, and memorable experiences to every touchpoint, from TikTok styling tips to in-store moments. With a global footprint of more than 220 stores, Anthropologie is rooted in inclusiveness, creativity, and community, always meeting our customer where she is and inspiring her to explore, experience, and celebrate her life in new ways.

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 prosperous and beautiful world for us all. 

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