The CFDA and DHL are pleased to announce Cesta Collective as the 2019 DHL Logistics in Fashion Award winner today, helping to support the brand’s business grow to new heights in the global marketplace.

Founded by Courtney Fasciano and Erin Ryder, Cesta Collective is an accessory brand that produces hand-woven baskets by female artisans in Rwanda, Africa using locally sourced, renewable resources in fair trade environments. Each basket is hand finished in the U.S. with carefully chosen materials.

The DHL Logistics in Fashion Award offers special discounts for DHL Express international shipping services and dedicated DHL consultation support on global shipping, as well as PR and social media opportunities with DHL.

“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 award is in its second iteration. Area, Brandon Maxwell and Lemlem were its inaugural d winners last year.

The DHL Logistics in Fashion Award is a part of a larger partnership between the CFDA and its official logistics partner. The two organizations previously partnered on a report on the future of the fashion industry supply chain titled “The Human-Centered Supply Chain – Delivered by DHL.” It was completed in collaboration with CFDA official innovation partner Accenture.

“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,” added Fasciano.

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