January 2012
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November 2011
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October 2011
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“6. Who is your biggest source of inspiration?
Mazur: My mother. She’s a...”
– Young Guns: Fashionably In the Know | Fox Small Business Center
August 2011
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July 2011
3 posts
June 2011
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May 2011
4 posts
Of a Kind: Emerging Thing of the Week: The Dutch →
I did declare that we have good taste in snacks, because it’s true, and I think it’s one of our strengths as a team. Also: the fried chicken at The Dutch is out of control.
ofakind:
As Claire Mazur once said (30 seconds ago, out of nowhere), “We have such good taste in snacks.” We also have top-notch taste in full meals, and one of the best we’ve had in a really long time took...
“My mom taught me not to mess around when it comes to eyebrows. In high school I...”
– Hand Me Downs | Birchbox
April 2011
5 posts
WatchYes sir, that’s my baby. On the TODAY show.
Who Wore it Best?*
Somebody reblogged this and wrote that Grandma Shirley was their favorite thing about Of a Kind. MY VERY OWN FAMOUS GRANDMA. She didn’t even ask for equity.
ofakind:
At left, Erica wears her Thomas Sires Evelyne Shirt with J-Brand cargo jeggings; at right, Grandma Shirley wears hers with Vince black denim jeggings.—claire
*Please, it’s obviously a rhetorical question. We don’t need to...
“First of all: extricate yourself from that Not-For-Profit! They are named that...”
– Just Ask Kippy: Dumb Jokes- G.L.O.C.
March 2011
2 posts
February 2011
2 posts
January 2011
9 posts
“When I got my first big order, I was in way over my head. I just went to sleep...”
– Of a Kind: Team Erica
Team Erica
This is one of my favorite stories that we’ve done so far. It’s exactly the kind of stuff I want to know about when I’m learning about a new designer.
ofakind:
The women behind the woman.
Erica Weiner has grown her business in many ways in the five years since she launched her ever-more-popular jewelry line—moving her operations from her kitchen table to a Lower East...
Kristen’s Crazy-Creative Kin
Nothing I love more than crazy old people.
ofakind:
“My grandparents are very Italian. My grandma has her kitchen, and my grandfather has his kitchen. They aren’t allowed in each other’s kitchens. I have my grandfather’s bread recipe—I took bread-making lessons with him for a year after college, every Wednesday. It was really intense, and it took me about six months to work up to...
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vyoucom:
Warm wishes from VYou! Happy New Year!
WE ARE SO WACKY. (And tired. And needing showers.)
December 2010
5 posts
A Little Of a Kind Gift-Giving...
ofakind:
We think Of a Kind editions would make stellar presents for, well, lots of people—big surprise, we know—but if we had to pick one celeb (real or fictitious) to gift each available piece to, these would be the recipients. —nathalie gorman
Collina Strada Amica Pouch / Serena Van Der Woodsen
This little case would be a great stocking stuffer for S. It’s the perfect combination of...
Spiersblr: Launch School 2011 Details →
spiers:
FOR APPLICANTS AND PEOPLE INTERESTED IN HELPING OR PARTICIPATING:
As many of you know, I ran a free launch clinic for first-time entrepreneurs over the summer and it went really well. So I’m doing another launch clinic in the Spring and am accepting applicants on a rolling basis through …
I can’t imagine you need another reason to love this backpack because it rocks so hard, but I will point this out anyway: it’s gross and raining today and carrying an umbrella and bags at the same time is the worst (and don’t even think about trying to talk on your cell phone). BUT: a backpack. A backpack leaves you free to carry an umbrella comfortably and freely. Easy breezy.
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November 2010
15 posts
Launch School, Spring 2011
Erica and I went through Elizabeth’s inaugural launch school before starting Of a Kind. It was one of the most valuable experiences we’ve had during this process. It was all very “how the hell did we get so lucky?”
Someone interviewed us the other day about what it’s been like to launch a startup and nearly every story or anecdote we told related back to something...
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Ted and Gena Are Close. Real Close.
How cute is the couple behind Symmetry Goods? I love that they were down to do this version of “The Newlyweds Game” with us. Also: the cotton candy wedding picture they served up for it is ridiculously good.
ofakind:
The husband-wife duo will make you want to start a line with the one you love.
Ted Byrnes and Gena Tuso know each other pretty well: They’ve been married for two...
“Also on Wednesday, the first store opened on Tumblr, the blogging service. It is...”
– Tech Companies Get Fashionable - NYTimes.com
From Me To You: Of A Kind Co-Founders Apartments... →
Pictoral evidence of the things that define Erica and me: Ernie Bunny, 20x200, Green Smoothies, etc.
Jamie, Jamie, Jamie you are the best. Thank you.
fromme-toyou:
This is a special double feature! A look at two women together launching the first Tumblr based store Of A Kind and how they live on and off the island… all while doing so in 4 inch heels.
The Dumbo, Brooklyn home of Erica...
The Fortunatos’ Grandmothers
If you know my relationship with the matriarchs of my family, you’ll understand why this is my favorite post so far on Of a Kind. Which, by the way, launched today. —claire
ofakind:
They’re involved—as in, they even help with production.
Lizzie Fortunato, with constant help and occasional prodding from her business-minded twin Kathryn, has been making and selling jewelry since...
