{"id":53209,"date":"2023-05-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?p=53209"},"modified":"2023-05-16T11:43:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T16:43:25","slug":"nimble-made","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/en-ca\/stories\/nimble-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating AAPI-Owned Businesses: A Spotlight on Nimble Made&#8217;s Mission for Inclusivity and Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>May is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals in American culture and society. During this month, we have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on AAPI-owned businesses and honor their important role in creating a more inclusive society. In this blog, we feature Nimble Made, a ShipStation merchant, and their mission to create better-fitting, size-inclusive dress shirts for the AAPI community. Through this conversation with co-founder Tanya Zhang, we learn about the importance of supporting AAPI-owned businesses and building a supportive community that fosters solidarity and empowerment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_055631-d0{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-_055631-d0 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-_055631-d0 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-_055631-d0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-_055631-d0 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" 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height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n.jpg\" data-id=\"53246\" class=\"wp-image-53246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-544x544.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-56x56.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-108x108.jpg 108w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/171543395_948905492513831_5420738499112459406_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q-how-does-nimble-made-embody-and-honor-your-personal-background-and-identity\"><strong>Q: How does Nimble Made embody and honor your personal background and identity?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I started <a href=\"https:\/\/nimble-made.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nimble Made<\/a>, a men\u2019s slim-fit dress shirt brand, in 2018 in New York City. My immigrant father had a hard time finding shirts that fit his slimmer figure in the United States. They were either too baggy at the waist, left too much fabric around the sleeves, chest, and back, or were too long in length. Department store after department store, we looked for a brand that had a true slim fit that could wear perfectly off-the-rack for my dad but we never had luck. He would always say, \u201cAmerican dress shirts don\u2019t fit me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I met my co-founder, Wesley, he echoed the same sentiment as a slimmer and shorter immigrant from Taiwan. Wesley wore a dress shirt as his daily uniform, a medium he needed to portray himself professionally at work, and the ill-fitting shirts left him frustrated with low confidence. Because when you don\u2019t look good, you don\u2019t feel good. Wesley was a shorter and slimmer guy who didn\u2019t fit the mold of an average male in the U.S. so his only options were to get his shirts tailored, pay a premium for custom-made shirts, or shop junior sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re so proud of the mission behind Nimble Made to create better slim-fit shirts without the tailor. Our unique slim fit and sizes are one-of-a-kind and cater to the needs of slim guys. Through our products and mission, we strive for more Asian representation in media and to be, first and foremost, a size-inclusive brand with our Actually Slim Fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cofz_nHu42N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cofz_nHu42N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cofz_nHu42N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Nimble Made | Slim Fit Dress Shirts for Men (@nimblemade)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: How important is it to support fellow merchants within a community, despite the common assumption that they are in competition with each other?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <\/strong>Supporting each other within AAPI or minority ethnic communities is crucial for several reasons. It fosters solidarity, empowerment, and a collective voice to address common challenges. By supporting one another, individuals can challenge stereotypes, discrimination, and work towards creating more inclusive environments. Collaboration and networking within the community can lead to increased visibility, business growth, and improved opportunities. Supporting AAPI or minority-owned businesses contributes to economic empowerment, job creation, and a stronger local economy. It also ensures better representation and visibility, inspiring future generations and challenging biases. Building a supportive community enhances social and emotional well-being by providing a sense of belonging and a support system to navigate obstacles and celebrate successes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q: How can entrepreneurs and consumers show up for AAPI merchants all year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I love this question! Here are a few ways entrepreneurs and consumers can show up for AAPI merchants throughout the year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose AAPI-owned Businesses:<\/strong> Actively seek out and support AAPI-owned businesses when making purchasing decisions. Consider AAPI restaurants, retailers, service providers, and online businesses like Nimble Made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amplify their Voices:<\/strong> Share positive experiences and reviews of AAPI-owned businesses on social media platforms, review sites, and local community forums. 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