Sourcing Services
Nest’s Sourcing services advance transparency, social wellbeing, and economic opportunity for global artisans and US makers by facilitating matches between brands and designers and Nest’s network of artisans and makers.
Nest collaborates with industry-leading brands including Chloé, Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, West Elm, and Madewell–to celebrate the beauty and artisanship of makers in the United States and artisan business leaders worldwide through curated handcrafted collections.
Connecting makers + brands
Nest believes that sustainable economic growth for artisans is achieved through transparent sourcing relationships, which is why Nest connects brands and designers with handcraft vendors or independent makers directly.
We never require exclusivity agreements that may inhibit an artisan business’ ability to grow and encourage celebration and storytelling for the artisans involved. Nest’s model fosters successful long-term relationships between makers and brands.
Photo Credit: Target x Gee’s Bend Collaboration
Creative Solutions
Nest offers sourcing consultations for brands to discuss specific design, development or licensing needs.
Our consultations, reports, and retainer services support the creation of craft vendor profiles with beautiful product photos, details on the techniques, as well as contact information, approximate prices and lead times. All of Nest services include an exclusive artisan best practice training based on Nest’s two decades of experience for corporate teams, as well as marketing and storytelling support for launches.
Sourcing for Impact
Nest partners with designers, brands, and retailers of all sizes to provide highly-customized sourcing services and deliver innovative impact solutions which prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and circularity.
Through customized initiatives, like the Etsy’s Uplift Makers Program, and unique upcycling solutions, we work alongside brands to develop opportunities to support US makers and global artisans that extend beyond sourcing to benefit individuals, families, and communities.
Meaningful Impact
$1.6m
of sales revenue generated by Nest brand collaborations for participating artisans and makers in 2022
23%
increase in the total number of sourcing contracts for participating artisans and makers in 2022