1. HELLO AGAIN, MAIYET!
From Maiyet's lookbook ... So lovely.
Maiyet's target audience is someone looking for high fashion with a soul, and it has the socially conscious philosophy to back it: "Maiyet partners with companies and artisans in Colombia, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, and South Africa and marks a return to the artisanal roots of luxury while elevating an emerging generation of master craftsman."
One artisan at work in Kenya. Amazing. (Not sure what they're making. Hmmm.)
Their explanation of this picture: "Maiyet's very first prototype arrived from Nairobi in April. The hand poured brass & 18K gold vermeil ring inspired us all, and has since become a unanimous favorite."
They journey behind how the founders met and determined the concept is pretty incredible, and they tell it way better than I do. Basically, Paul worked in human rights and transitional justice for 20 years, received an award for socially conscious entrepreneurship, decided he wanted to start a business that promoted peace, and decided fashion was the best way. He then picked up Kristy, who had been president of Band of Outsiders and had had her fingers in a variety of big-name brands while exploring "tapping talent in unexpected places." Read their extended version here.
Oh, and they also partner with nonprofit Nest. So much to discover through Maiyet; I'm sure it's worth checking back often.
2. AND NICE TO MEET YOU, UNREASONABLE INSTITUTE
Speaking of awesome entrepreneurs and dreams, the Unreasonable Institute, held in Boulder (heyo, homies!) mid-summer, is a chance for the inspired to get to business. Between six weeks of think tanking and planning to networking with founders and leading figures in the field, it sounds pretty amazing. Not to mention all expenses are covered -- you've got to be that incredible. While I'm nowhere close (yet!), it's fun to check out and who knows, maybe you've got what it takes. Visit the website here.
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