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DIGITAL TRENDS: “There’s a viewpoint in the technology space that all you have to do to make a product for women is, ‘shrink it and pink it,” Kate Spade executive vice president and chief marketing officer Mary Beech told Digital Trends, “and we didn’t want to approach it that way.”

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Read about Fossil Group accolades from CES 2018

SNAPSHOT: FOSSIL GROUP AT CES 2018

This year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw more than 3,900 exhibitors focused on breakthrough products and technologies that encourage innovation in the marketplace.

We’re proud to announce that Fossil Group took home a variety of awards and nominations from the show.

The kate spade new york Scallop touchscreen smartwatch won “Best Tech” from Digital Trends and was also a finalist for Engadget’s “Best of CES” award.

Android Authority and Stuff declared it one of the winning products of their Best Wearable Tech Award.

Both PCMag.com and Gear Diary awarded Misfit Path the “Best Smartwatch” award.

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GET GROWING: Fossil Group Employees Get Their Hands Dirty To Make Time For Good

Over the past year, Fossil Group’s employee-led On-Site Community Garden bloomed from a simple question: How can we grow food to donate to local community partners?  Take a look at the fruits (and vegetables) of our labor.

  • Dec 2016

    Two Fossil designers pitch the idea of an On-Site Community Garden.

  • Spring 2017

    A team of green thumbs from Fossil Central Station brainstorm potential spaces, logistics and operational next steps, including budget, design, and structure for a Community Garden.

  • Earth Day 2017

    Fossil Group announces the pilot location of the On-Site Community Garden and issues a call-to-action to employees to join the effort.

  • Summer 2017

    The Community Garden team finalizes the pilot budget and plot design. They secure build-out supplies and set up a water spigot and a garden shed.

    Volunteers fill community garden beds at Fossil Group
  • August 2017

    First On-Site Community Garden Build Day—four plots are built and set up for fall planting.

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  • Fall 2017

    Our On-Site Community Garden produces its first bounty of radishes, carrots and other good-for-you goodies.

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  • October 2017

    During our Fall Greater Together Tour, employee volunteers build hoops, which will protect plants and prepare the plots for winter.

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  • Winter 2017

    The team reviews lessons learned and best practices and begins planning for a 2018 global expansion.

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We’re excited to share more updates on Fossil Group’s employee-led Community Garden in 2018. To learn about all the ways we make time for good, visit fossilgroup.com/sustainability.

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Making an Impact: Cassondra Morrison

As an associate jewelry designer for Michael Kors in New York, Cassondra Morrison uses a mix of creativity and technical know-how to craft powerful, yet approachable designs. She’s on a mission to make jewelry with a purpose — through her partnership with the Batey Rehab Project, she’s sharing her design skills and making one-of-a-kind pieces to benefit women and girls abroad.

What do you do when you Make Time For Good?

I share my time and knowledge to help others. My passion is designing and creating jewelry, and I’ve been fortunate to find an organization that does just that. For more than three years, I’ve been volunteering with the Batey Rehab Project (BRP), a non-profit group that works to bring housing solutions and economic empowerment to the Dominican Republic’s impoverished batey communities.

How does Fossil Group support you in making time for good?

My Fossil family has supported me every step of the way, including helping me financially, matching every donation and providing volunteer time off.

“Sharing love and helping others is addictive and I hope that my story encourages others to do the same.”
Cassondra

Share a success you’ve had when you’ve made time for good.

When I went on my first international venture trip with the Batey Rehab Project three years ago, it had just launched its jewelry program with local artisans. The organization’s founder, Katie Godkin Morales, asked me to step in as its jewelry director after I returned, and I helped develop the foundation for its jewelry program and business. What started as teaching small groups of women techniques in jewelry and bead making, evolved into a fully operational social enterprise called Batey Girls, which empowers and employs women and girls in the Dominican Republic who are at risk of sex trafficking and domestic violence. It has been incredible to witness this journey and help these amazing women and girls.

Share any quantitative facts that reflect the impact you’ve made.

In the three years I’ve been volunteering with BRP, I’ve taken five venture trips and have witnessed the organization build more than 20 homes and create a completely sustainable employment program that fights against two of the country’s biggest issues: human trafficking and domestic violence. Eight women and girls are now either employed full time or in school full time because of the Batey Girls program. I’ve also been able to donate my time and skills to create one-of-a-kind designer pieces that are sold to benefit the organization.

How can others get involved with the Batey Rehab Project?

One way is the monthly jewelry club. When you join the Batey Girls Monthly Club (membership is $22 per month), you receive handmade jewelry and a handwritten note in the mail from one of the girls. You can also travel abroad to work directly with the women and girls, or donate to help support the organization. Every dollar counts!

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