Fashion
Cesta Collective wins 2019 ‘DHL Logistics in Fashion’ Award
Key Takeaways
- Winner receives special DHL support to help their business grow to new heights in the global marketplace
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with CFDA and support emerging designers as they expand their businesses internationally,” said Christine Nashick, Chief Marketing Officer for DHL Express Americas. “Our deep understanding and experience in international logistics has helped hundreds of businesses in the fashion industry reach global markets, and we’re proud to help even more designers through the DHL Logistics In Fashion Award.”
The winner, chosen jointly by a jury of CFDA and DHL representatives, is…
- Cesta Collective, founded by Courtney Fasciano and Erin Ryder. Their baskets are handwoven by female artisans in Rwanda, Africa, using locally sourced, renewable resources in fair trade environments. Each piece is hand finished in the USA with carefully chosen, sustainable materials.
“One of the main goals of our brand is to connect female artisans in developing economies to a global marketplace -- and DHL allows us to do this with ease,” said Ryder.
“DHL makes our business possible - facilitating our global supply chain and allowing us to reach customers across the world,” said Fasciano.
DHL makes our business possible
Courtney Fasciano
Cesta Collective will receive special discounts for DHL Express international shipping services, dedicated DHL consultation support on global shipping and PR and social media opportunities with DHL.
CFDA has previously partnered with DHL and in collaboration with Accenture (NYSE: ACN), CFDA’s innovation partner, to develop a report on the future of the fashion industry supply chain. “The Human-Centered Supply Chain – Delivered by DHL” presented the most important challenges, disruptions and changes influencing the fashion industry today and how these, in turn, affect both the supply chain and fashion designers.
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