While we are a classic brand that doesn’t let trends dictate how we style, we can’t help but be excited that our newest collection and the Spring 2025 trends many style writers are writing about align. If you’re only going to buy four things this season, these are the way to go. Now that we are finally rounding the corner into the new season, let’s look at just how on-trend we really are, shall we?
If you are unsure what to gift (or ask for!) this season, consulting someone whose style you love for recommendations is always helpful. I did us all a favor and asked Nikki Kule—one of those go-to people—what she’d give the people in her life and what she’d love to receive herself. You can thank me later. 🎁
KULE will be where I get most of my gifts, and I put together an assortment of KULE items for you to shop. From my favorite super-soft sweater in a range of pretty colors, fun (and useful) accessories, and stocking stuffers to make your loved ones smile 🙂.
For a friend (who I have probably talked into adoring Italy): a subscription to Italy Segreta. It’s a monthly magazine with beautiful photography and excellent recommendations. She deserves la dolce vita!
For a sister: A Rummy Tile set. Nikki grew up playing this game with her family, and your sisterly competitiveness never leaves you.
For a colleague: Loewe “pot” candles will be pretty to light but will also be a great little vessel once the candle gets used up.
For a best friend: This cashmere triangle scarf from The Row is luxuriously soft and a cool styling item for her to wear with her winter coat year after year.
For a daughter: If she’s naughty, get her classes at Barry’s Boot Camp 🤣, and if she’s nice, this beautiful Savette bag, which is apparently what the cool girls are wearing. I know my daughter is eyeing it.
Frederic Malle perfumes. I love the packaging of these pretty perfumes and switching between the beautiful scents. They’re also perfect for travel.
Ted Muehling egg vase: I bought this for my best friends last year, but now I want one for myself. You know it’s a good gift when that happens! I would take any and all colors, but specifically the Robin’s Egg and the Celadon Glaze. So pretty.
I love collecting art and am often drawn to work done by female artists. Tappan is a wonderful place to purchase art, with a great selection of artists and artworks.
These Loeffler Randall red velvet Mary Janes. They are good for dressing up or down, even into the springtime. They’re currently on pre-order, so make a little IOU. I’ll wait [red heart].
I’m not a jewelry person, but this Elsa Peretti ring is wearable for any occasion. I hope my husband is reading this! The last time I recommended things for a gift guide, he referenced it! It was indeed a win for me 😉.
Happy gifting 🎁🎁🎁
Last week, we launched our Holiday collaboration with Brooklinen. The collection includes a range of highly covetable and giftable robes, towels, and accessories (even if that gift is for yourself 😉). It was a meeting of the minds: a combination of the timeless but playful designs you know and love KULE for with Brooklinen’s award-winning bath linen expertise and craftsmanship.
“The collection aims to bring the KULE brand into our customers’ homes and to add comfort and coziness to their everyday lives. Our best-selling tees and sweaters inspired the pieces, using our iconic stripe and color combinations in signature Brooklinen products.” – Nikki Kule
To celebrate, Brooklinen hosted a party at its Bleecker Street store, where the full collection is available. Sweet treats by BonBon were served alongside the cozy stripes.
The super-soft cashmere robes and sleep socks, comfy terry slippers, and toiletry pouches are available to purchase at KULE.com and our Rockefeller Center Store.
Additionally, signature striped terry robes, and an assortment of super plush towels and bath mats can be found on Brooklinen.com and in Brooklinen stores.
You should come home from your day, whatever that may look like, and change out of your day KULE and into your home KULE with these pieces from the collab. So, take off your KULE cashmere sweater and wrap yourself in your KULE cashmere robe and cozy socks, or jump in the shower and hang out in your striped terry robe and slippers. Always with a happy wink 😉
Shop the collection at KULE.com, KULE Rockefeller Center, Brooklinen.com, and all Brooklinen stores.
Campaign imagery by Lorenz Schmidl; event photography by Beth Sacca
Nikki Kule is–as they say–a born and bred native New Yorker. She is the person to go to for the best recommendations in the city, specifically when it comes to shopping (both fashion and design, which she has a fantastic eye for), dining (restaurants that are both tried and true and new), and art, which she is both an observer and collector of. In honor of our Fall Collection, an homage to all things New York, we compiled Nikki’s Guide to NYC.
We must start with Bergdorf Goodman, a giant specialty store with unique pieces, from home to accessories, that you won’t find anywhere else. Check out her favorite stops: the makeup and shoe departments. Nikki has memories of dressing room try-ons with her mom at Bergdorf Goodman. Check out The Heirloomist: 100 Treasures and the Stories They Tell, by photographer Shana Novak, which includes a photo of Nikki’s mom’s vintage BG card she’s held on to all these years. KULE also collaborated with Bergdorf Goodman twice! You can still get your hands on the last few pieces.
Not far from Bergdorf Goodman, just south on Fifth Avenue, is Rockefeller Center. It’s a must-visit, with its uptick of great brands. Specifically, the KULE store 😉 right on the concourse, where you can try our pants, sweaters, tees, and outerwear, stop by the Sock Bar, and take a selfie in the mirror. You can also shop the most iconic New York statements. A little tidbit of something you probably do not know, but aside from Nikki’s father being “The King of Pants,” he also founded a bagel shop in the 1970s on the Upper West Side and the Garment District—something to nosh on 🥯
Nikki likes to shop in specialty stores rather than mega-brands to find items you won’t see elsewhere. On the Upper East Side is Ludivine, a luxury women’s boutique that offers a curated selection of international and domestic designers. She finds something every season.
Then swing down to Dover Street Market, which Nikki recently visited and highly recommends you check out this fall. It showcases high-end clothing with impressive artistic displays and many brands you won’t find at other stores—seven full floors of fun.
Downtown in the NoLiTa area is Oroboro, a small and delightful womenswear boutique featuring rare and emerging designers and fun and unusual home objects. A few steps down Mott Street is Westerlind, which Nikki loves because of its cool outdoorsy gear from different brands. No 6. Store sits on a Little Italy side street. They sell pieces from their group of curated vintage and European designer shoes, apparel, and accessories.
In TriBeCa is La Garçonne. It’s a loft-like shop where you’ll find many hard-to-find brands, both classic and unique. Their curation is thoughtful, displayed in a gallery-like brick-and-mortar space. Make plenty of time for this stop.
Nikki loves designing interiors. You should see her mood boards! Nickey Kehoe is her favorite store from Los Angeles, now in downtown NYC. Some of her favorites from the store are the textiles, wallpapers, small home kitchenware, and lighting fixtures.
Also Downtown is BDDW, which she likes specifically for ceramics, art, and unusual furniture. They also sell some cool clothing. You could spend a whole day at John Derian in the East Village. Their textiles are a highlight (go there if you’re looking for a throw blanket or bedding), but the knickknacks are not to be missed.
The Invisible Collection is a beautiful townhouse on the Upper East Side that is always fun to visit. It offers a fresh take on classics and a place to discover new design ideas.
Nikki loves visiting her favorite galleries frequently, whether you’re just browsing or buying. Her favorite galleries uptown are Skarsdadt, Turn Gallery, Neue Gallery, Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and Lévy Gorvy. Turn Gallery, owned by Annika Petersen, shows established and emerging artists. Annika has such an eye for talent. Nikki says she tends to follow the artists she finds at Turn Gallery, such as Karon Lyons and Andy Mister. Lévy Gorvy is another one of her favorites. It has creative and incredible installations, and the building’s architecture is worth seeing, too.
This weekend, Nikki visited Galleria Mattia De Luca Uptown to see a Giorgio Morandi exhibit. It has one of the largest Morandi collections on display. The exhibit is by appointment only, so make a reservation!
Many good galleries are further downtown, especially Gladstone Gallery, Pace, and Harper Books. She notes that she often uses the SEE SAW App for gallery showings (not only in NYC but also in major cities around the world).
The food in NYC is unparalleled, and of course, Nikki has her favorites. As a big Italian food lover (as evidenced below), she looks for comfort and great, authentic food. New York does this best 🙂
One of her local Uptown favorites is Sette Mezzo. It never disappoints. For fine dining, Le Bernardin is an exceptional place for birthday celebrations.
Downtown, there are many picks. I Sodi is a tough table to get, but it serves some of the best meals. Raf’s on Elizabeth Street has the charm of an old-world bistro. It is a homey and fun. She also loves Il Cantinori and has been going there forever. It’s a New York staple. Houseman is Nikki’s old neighborhood go-to. They have an amazing burger (Nikki doesn’t eat meat now but still thinks of it often). And try the pickles!
Enjoy your meals!
Check out the newest KULE collection and dress like a native New Yorker, too. New York or nowhere!
Our end-of-summer sale is here, which means it’s the last chance to snag some of your favorite summer items and pieces that will carry you into fall (and beyond). We’re breaking down the best of the sale and ways to style these pieces to wear now and later.
It’s summer’s last hurrah! Here are outfits you can wear to celebrate the final days of summer year after year (some even into the fall!).
These are perfect combinations of pieces to wear when you want something super easy to throw on and go. They’re fit for running errands or doing school drop-off. Wear these pieces together, or mix and match through the fall.
Some of our favorite seasonless pieces are all on sale! These classic layers will be in your closet year after year.
Shop the KULE end-of-summer sale online. Happy shopping! 🙂
It seems as though “heatwave” is now synonymous with “summer,” which makes dressing a serious challenge! To help you, we’ve broken down some NYC-summer-appropriate outfits based on the temperature on the thermostat 😅🥵🔥. Grab a cold beverage, and let’s get dressed!
The temperature is rising outside and dipping inside. A light pair of cotton pants with just the right amount of stretch + the airiest button-down imaginable + a cotton sweater for the morning commute/A.C. will do the trick. Remember to hydrate!
They’re saying that average temperatures are higher this month, and today is no exception. But you have things to do! So, wear a light pair of silk shorts + your favorite cotton tee + comfy sandals made for walking + a basket tote to hold a change of clothes 🥵.
The heat is on 🔥 with no end in sight, so wrap a silk pareo around your waist + put on a barely-there tank + grab a fan. This heat calls for an Aperol Spritz—or two.
Or, to really beat the heat, take a break and pop into one of our cool KULE stores 🙂.
