The Cools: Archive

Feb 23rd

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London has always been known for its innovation in the fashion world, so it comes as no surprise that London Fashion Week showcases some of the top young designers in the world. With LFW rounding down, we shared some of our favorites over the week and those to keep an eye on. Among the more popular designers from the UK is Christopher Kane, whose collection took a gothic turn, with hues of...

Feb 22nd

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Rodarte F/W 2012 RTW Marc by Marc JacobsF/W 2012 RTW Band Of Outsiders F/W 2012 RTW With the parties winding down and the runway spotlights fading, we’re coming to the end of NYFW. So what did we learn this season? The Fall/Winter 2012 shows gave way to the entire color spectrum. The most daring came from Betsey Johnson — featuring bright yellows and pinks — and Jeremy Scott,...

Feb 16th

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It was only last month that FMM named us along with Instagram , Stylmee and Buyosphere , as the “Hottest Tech for 2012 .” Recently, we were fortunate to make the list of “10 Fashion Tech Startups to Watch” by Fashionista.com; along with other great startups such as EditD & The Runthrough. Check it out!

Feb 14th

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Feb 8th

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Ouattara Watts is a beloved legend in the New York art world. With well over 25 solo exhibitions, the neo-expressionist painter is still relatively unknown to the novice art fan––although, we have a suspicion that’s all about to change tonight, when he debuts his new collection with acclaimed art exhibitor Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld. The Cools will join Stavros Niarchos, Hannah Bronfman,...

Feb 7th

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Nicole Giordano is conflicted. She may not be ready to part with the 10 pairs of shoes she’s never worn just yet––but you know what they say, the first step is admitting there’s a problem…the solution? Selling her items on The Cools. Nicole, founder of StartUp Fashion, featured The Cools as the “new fashion marketplace” and her “stellar” new find. Read...

Feb 3rd

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We Are The Cools: Meet Mara! Mara Meinhofer, Operations and Finance Manager What can’t you live without? My BlackBerry, MacBook, Kindle and Bose headphones. What are your favorite go-to blogs? Business of Fashion (BoF). The founder Imran Amed, is a genius. BoF fills the void for analytical, informed, opinionated fashion. I say: ‘Bring It On!’ What’s currently on...

Jan 27th

This Sunday (January 29th), at The Parlour Brooklyn, a great group of vendors, including In God We Trust and Faeth Millinery, are coming together to present some of the coolest products and fashions for all of your bridal needs. We understand –- you dress to impress on a daily basis, so you expect your wedding and the dress to be nothing short of show-stopping. So, get your bride-to-be friends...

Jan 25th

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Maripol, the brainchild behind many of Madonna’s music videos (notably “Like a Virgin”), styled the Material Girl throughout her iconic career. Originally from France, the designer and stylist moved to New York at the young age of 19, and quickly became a part of the downtown music and club scene. By the mid-80’s, she opened her own boutique, Maripolitan, in New...

Jan 23rd

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Jan 11th

Do you know the color of 2012? This has become quite the debate in our office - what do you do with the Pantone color of the year, would you: A. Embrace the trend boldly, and snatch up everything in your path that hones the favored shade B. Think it’s instantly uncool to wear something because it’s a fleeting concept C. What’s Pantone? Take the quiz on our Facebook page here:...

Jan 5th

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It was only last month that FMM named us, along with Instagram, Stylmee and Buyosphere, as the “Hottest Tech for 2012.” Today, the fashion marketing site delighted us with an in-depth feature of The Cools. What happened when FMM’s founder first joined our site? Read about her experience here: http://bit.ly/ubOG2H

Jan 3rd

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We Are The Cools: Meet Kyla Rae! Kyla Rae Polanco, social media team What can’t you live without? 70’s soul music, vintage boots and Stella Artois. What are your favorite go-to blogs? Topshop’s Inside-Out, The Man Repeller, and I look to the Cool Hunter for all things abstract and modern. What’s currently on repeat on your playlist? Juveniles, due to our secret love...

Dec 30th

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Sure, you probably have the party plans in order, but have you decided what to wear? As the community of style, it’s only appropriate that we offer our menswear picks from one of our newest sellers, Grey Line Map. These threads are sure to make you standout on the eve of 2012, and finish the year in style. Impress with this bold blue mesh contrast jacket, pleated waistband pants,...

Dec 30th

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You’ve seen the pictures, you heard the buzz, now see the video from “Le Bal Noir.”

Dec 29th

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Dec 22nd

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Dec 16th

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You’ve heard amazing things about “Sleep No More” -– it’s incredible, it’s something you’ll never forget, every person will have their own special experience. That got us thinking; that sounds a lot like The Cools. So why not bring the two together? Well, we did. On Dec. 15, we’re taking over The McKittrick Hotel...

Dec 13th

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We Are The Cools: Meet Polina! Polina Ikonsky, business development team What can’t you live without? My Blackberry, MacBook, venti red eye coffee, cigs, friends. What are your favorite go-to blogs? I’m constantly reading Refinery29, Gawker and HauteNights.com. What’s currently on repeat on your playlist? Some classics that will always have a special place on my iPod are...

Dec 9th

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Dec 7th

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Grey Era owner, Sierra Fromberg Get to know one of the newest sellers on The Cools, Sierra Fromberg of Grey Era, a vintage boutique that focuses on high-quality, staple wardrobe items. What inspires you? Everything early 90s - Seattle grunge, layering, Portland, San Francisco’s mission district, alternative music, Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love, androgeny, contemporary minimalist...

Dec 6th

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It’s only fitting that the staff of The Cools, be run by a cool group of people. Every week, we’ll introduce a member of our team, so you can see the inner workings of our startup and all the cool things happening at The Cools. Meet Andrew! Andrew Weiser, development team What can’t you live without? My iPhone...

Dec 2nd

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Nov 30th

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You’d rather go without than wear a boring ring. That’s because you’re holding out for something unique, something you wouldn’t find in a robin egg blue box. Don’t worry, The Cools has you covered: one of a kind, brass silver-plated bone rings by Cabinet Oseo.

Nov 30th

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A favorite amongst the team, and our cool find of the day: The Walart ”MJ” wallet. Available now on The Cools.

Nov 29th

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Meet the newest addition to The Cools, ModeTrotter, a content/commerce site featuring street style from around the globe, and products from Paris, London and New York-based designers. Clothing and accessories from ModeTrotter now available on The Cools.

Nov 28th

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Nov 23rd

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Yosuzi Sylvester and Olivier van Themsche of The Cools. Last week, our brand ambassador manager and CEO, modeled premium looks from The Cools to help raise $100,000 for HackNY at the RaiseCache benefit fashion show. The event brought together more than 1,000 members of New York tech, fashion, media, and arts. The evening’s fashion show — which showcased looks from Bonobos, Rent...

Nov 23rd