S02 Episode 81 | ACCOMPANY + FUSING AESTHETICS WITH ETHICS

In episode 81, Kestrel welcomes Accompany founder & CEO Jason Keehn, and VP of Special Projects at Accompany, Kara Gerson, to the show. Accompany is a fashion online marketplace supporting developing communities around the world.

"There is such an overwhelming amount of choice for the consumer that having an editorial point of view on what's out there and bringing it all together in one place makes it feel more inspiring and emotional, as well as just more convenient."

Jason and Kara share their past experiences in fashion, and how they both saw an opening in the market for a platform that brings together styles that have more meaningful stories behind them. They also share more about their recent collaboration with Target.

Below are some of the ideas, initiatives and concepts that Jason + Kara brought up in this chat:

• Experiential Retail
• Accompany Us To Target Partnership
• Nest: a nonprofit committed to the social and economic advancement of global artisans and homeworkers through supply chain transparency, sustainable business development, and widespread industry advocacy
• Mercado Global, partner of Accompany based in Guatemala