Along with our iconic stripes, the smile has become a core part of KULE’s identity. Smiles have always been a part of Nikki’s collections, dating back to her kid’s collections in the early 2000s. Our latest versions were inspired by that friendly motif on take out food bags, first added to a canvas bag. A bestseller, we’ve grown the collection to include tees, accessories, and most recently sweatshirts and hats. With so many new pieces, Take Out is on the menu for Spring, and that’s something to certainly smile about 🙂.

The Take Out Tote

The Modern Take Out

The Oversized Take Out Hoodie

The Take Out Sock

The Take Out Kap

The Take Out Bucket

The Raleigh Take Out

The Take Out Pouch

The Take Out Kap

The Take Out Collection started with the canvas bags, tee, and socks, all of which have garnered a large following and fandom, seen below on editors and influencers across Instagram, dressed up or down, worn day or night.

When I asked Nikki “Why take out?” she told me she made KULE’s very first Take Out product on a canvas tote years ago because she thought it was funny to make the infamous take out bag into in a real, re-usable bag. And who doesn’t like take out any and every day of the week? People started to carry it and recognize it, and it soon gained popularity. Next came the best-selling tee and socks, which became favorites, too. KULE’s goal as a brand is to make people smile, and this growing collection of Take Out products does just that. It’s not your average smile though, and is recognizably KULE with a distinct graphic and message printed on quality product for which you know and love the brand 🙂.

Have something to smile about — check out the entire KULE Take Out Collection.

Just when you think the frigid grey days of winter will never end, you feel the first signs of Spring: longer days, milder temperatures. It feels like you’re shedding more than just your giant puffer coat when you step outside in a fresh new knit, no extra layers. To celebrate, we present the early Spring drop. Nikki was inspired by art, design, and, of course, stripes. Read on to get a taste for her recipe 🙂.

Art and design are a key source of inspiration for Nikki, who sent me some works she used as inspiration for this early Spring collection. What you need mid-February is clothing that makes you happy. From color to shape, you can see the joy in art that translates to KULE designs. Literally, with plenty of smiles, even in unexpected places (like elbow placements on a collared knit!)🙂.

Speaking of smiles, with this new drop, KULE has expanded the iconic Take Out collection to more accessories, knits, and even a hoodie and a crewneck sweatshirt. Smiles intertwined with classic clothes, and plenty of stripes, is in KULE’s DNA and comes through in this collection.

The Fellini

The Modern Take Out

The Oversized Take Out Hoodie

The Raleigh Take Out

The Take Out Kap

Some of the classic pieces include: The new White/Royal Blue striped shirts (not unlike the colors in Tanya Ling’s 2018 piece Stone Love); The Tatum sweater, a best-selling, chunky 100% cotton sweater perfect worn with jeans all spring or over a tee on a chilly summer night; and the new cable knits (also 100% cotton) — The Paris being short sleeved with a collar and Mirabelle, long-sleeve with a mockneck, both in cream or navy — are elevated, but functional, a pillar of KULE.

Using classic colors in pattern (stripes!), makes an outfit interesting, even nostalgic, as you see with iconic stripe wearers both in fashion and design (think Pablo Picasso or Paul Newman).

The Classic – White/Royal Blue

The Tatum

The Mirabelle – Cream

The Paris – Navy

The Lennon – Cream/Navy

Nikki showed me this interior shot of a Beverly Hills home by designer Billy Cotton via Architectural Digest. It emulates the ideal classic-meets-modern design using vintage elements (such as Tito Angloli chairs from 1889) with art by Laura Owens and Tracey Emin. It’s an airy, but cozy space with happy colors. It looks to the old and the new, not unlike the KULE collection of classic stripes and luxurious materials with a modern twist you’ll keep coming back to.

The Roman – Grain

The Nola – Cream/Navy

The Syd – Navy

The Paris – Cream

The Boyfriend – White/Royal Blue

Check out KULE’s entire first spring drop here.

Shopping in person can be overwhelming, and shopping in New York City is like an endless concrete maze if you don’t know where to go. Lucky for us, Nikki has a list of her favorite spots that will help guide you to the finish line. We will be starting, of course, at the KULE Rockefeller Center Store where there are clothing and accessories to make you smile. We’ll take you to Central Park, Little Italy, SoHo, Tribeca, and Williamsburg. It’s a guide to bookmark, whether you’re looking for a last minute gift, or want to shop for yourself.

We start on Fifth Avenue, at Rockefeller Center with the KULE Store (610 Fifth Avenue). You will find both classic KULE pieces for which you know and love the brand (the bestselling Sinclair cashmere cardigan, striped tees, and the Take Out tee) along with special seasonal items (hearts for Valentine’s Day anyone?).

Walk north a couple of blocks to MoMA Design Store (11 W 53rd Street) where you will find colorful, modern designs from an array of brands. Then, east by Central Park is Bergdorf Goodman (754 Fifth Avenue), which is like a giant specialty store carrying the most unique pieces, from home to accessories, that you won’t find everywhere.

The Sinclair

The Modern Long

The Modern Take Out

The Oversized All Over Heart Sweatshirt

The All Over Heart Medium Tote

The Modern Long

The Take Out Sock

Nikki likes to shop in stores that are specialty rather than mega-brands so you can find items you won’t see everywhere else. These are stores that have amazingly curated product. Further uptown on the East Side is Ludivine (764 Madison Avenue), a luxury women’s boutique that offers a curated selection of international and domestic designers.

Then swing down to Dover Street Market (160 Lexington Avenue), a showcase of high-end clothing & amazing artistic displays, to find a very special, stand-out piece from a slew of cool designers from around the world.

Downtown in the NoLiTa area is Oroboro (217 Mott Street), a small and delightful womenswear boutique featuring rare & emerging designers you won’t find elsewhere. A few steps down Mott Street is Westerlind (29 Spring Street) which Nikki loves for their cool outdoorsy gear from different brands from around the world. No 6. Store (8 Centre Market Place), sits on a Little Italy side street, and, while No. 6 has garnered a cult following for their handmade shoes (most notably clogs), favorite pieces they sell are from their group of curated vintage and European designers shoes, apparel, and accessories.

Looping over to SoHo’s West Broadway area is What Goes Around Comes Around (103 Wooster Street), which sells an amazing curation of designer pieces. If you’re looking for that ’90s top, chain belt, or baguette bag, this is your place.

Downtown a bit further in TriBeCa, is a store Nikki loves. La Garçonne (465 Greenwich Street) is a loft-like shop where you’ll find many hard-to-find brands that are both classic and ones that are more obscure. Their curation of clothing, accessories, and home goods is thoughtful and unique, all on display in a gallery-like brick-and-mortar space.

And if you’re up for an adventure, Malin Landaeus Vintage (157 N 6th Street) is just over the Williamsburg Bridge. Founder Malin, who is a vintage archive consultant, and her daughter personally select each piece, with a focus on the ’60s and ’80s. You’ll find perfectly raw denim, outerwear, and soft leather boots sourced from France.

You can of course also shop online 24/7 on KULE.com 😉.

Valentine’s Day: the holiday for romantics, a chance to utilize the gift-giving love language, a time to treat yourself to something special because you deserve it and love yourself. There should be no stress around this specific holiday; it should be all about pleasure and joy. I like to think of this holiday as a chance to be on the side of love and, even more so now, embrace the moment with joy. Nikki designed the KULE January collection to be all about love and joy with hearts, rainbows, and plenty of color. And so, as someone who indeed scored extremely high in Gift Giving on the 5 Love Languages Test, I’m here to bring you some guidance with love-gifting — for yourself or someone you love — on this holiday of hearts ❤️.

Be Literal About Love ❤️

I personally like wearing heart-shape pieces or items with hearts on them because 1) they make me think of the person who gave it to me, or the reason I got it and 2) it’s a symbol that tells people around me I care about that warm happy feeling. Love! KULE’s January collection is full of hearts: a cozy oversized sweatshirt that feels like a hug, a striped tee (duh) in a Boyfriend style (a bit oversized) with an embroidered heart, a tote to carry your <3 around with you, or socks which are a little warm reminder for the one you love (or yourself!).

The Oversized All Over Heart Sweatshirt

The Boyfriend Heart

The All Over Heart with Stripe Tote

The Heart Dress Sock

The Oversized All Over Heart Sweatshirt

The All Over Heart Medium Tote

The All Over Heart Pouch

I am personally a big fan of heart-shaped jewelry. From fine to fashion, I think that heart-shaped jewelry is a playful and romantic addition to an outfit, and a gift your partner will, well, love. There is, of course, always Cartier for that 😉.

Stone and Strand Pinky Ring

BONBONWHIMS Heart Huggie Earring

Lizzie Fortunato Gemini Sea Heart Necklace

Wilhelmina Garcia Heart Me 18K Gold-Plated & Enamel Ring

Roxanne Assoulin Mad Love

Wilhelmina Garcia Heart Enamel Pendant Necklace

Roxanne First Hoop Earring

Timeless Pearly Heart Ring

Suzanne Kalan 18K Yellow-Gold Heart Ring

The Last Line Gold Heart Hoop

Gifts that Make You Feel the Love

While I want all the hearts in the world, I also love receiving (and giving) a gift that comes with so much thought and makes your partner really feel understood. Be that with a special cashmere sweater (with a note inside the pocket), a book of photographs celebrating the city you met in (aww), a new wallet with a photo of you two lovingly inside (a great men’s one here), a keychain for everyday reminders, a vase with flowers already nestled inside. A favorite idea if you’re ok with being aware of each other’s gifts: matching sneakers as a subtle sign of your companionship 😍.

The Sinclair Cashmere Cardigan

Only in New York by The Photography Staff of the NY Times

Prada Small Saffiano Leather Wallet

Laura Lombardi Key Ring

Anissa Kermiche 'Bottom of my Heart' Vase

New Balance Sneakers

Salvatore Ferragamo Revival Leather Wallet

Montblanc Key Ring

Enzo Mari Vase

The Thought that Really Counts

The best and most loving gift, to me, is a card with a thoughtful and honest message. And I am someone that reallllllly loves clothing and jewelry. So don’t skimp on the thought! Whether that’s with a bouquet of flowers, a card alongside your gift, a handmade photo album of moments together, a playlist meant for your partner, your partner’s favorite baked treat, or a romantic dinner where there are no phones in sight, just a shared bowl of Cacio e Pepe. Speaking of which, if you want to share a bowl of pasta with the one you love, consumed Lady and the Tramp style, Nikki recommends I Sodi, Sant Ambroeus, and Mezzaluna (specifically Mezzaluna’s linguine alle vongole, which she says is the best) for you pasta-loving romantics of New York City.

More to love? Check out what’s new at KULE ❤️.

It’s the excitement of the holidays all over again! The KULE Sale – which only happens once a year – is on now, and there are bountiful amounts of tees, sweaters, outerwear, socks, bags…all of the pieces you know and love KULE for. But sales can be difficult to shop, even with a breakdown of category, size, and discount. As a former market editor, and very passionate shopper, I am here to help you get started with some of my picks from the sale–and tips on the many ways to style them! – Elizabeth Tamkin, KULE Content + Partnerships Manager

Don’t Sleep on the Classics

This is a generally good tip when shopping any sale: note classic pieces! For KULE, that means stripes and solid styles that will never expire and can be styled a plethora of ways. The KULE sale has a ton of classic pieces in styles that are core to the brand. Because KULE is known for stripes, I would definitely go for a striped style, and the 100% cashmere Addie sweater is one of my favorites of the loot. It’s a versatile cream/navy stripe with a slightly oversized, relaxed, and comfy fit. More classics: timeless jackets (like this quilted one that has subtle signature KULE stripe detailing), striped tees, solid cotton and cashmere knits, everyday shirting, and of course smiles.

The Addie ($348, originally $498)

The Connery ($238 originally $398)

The Silk Ponza ($208, originally $298)

The OMG Sock ($14, originally $28)

The Modern Long ($62, originally $78)

The Neely ($148, originally $248)

The Allegra ($208, originally $298)

The Billy ($348, originally $498)

The Silk McGraw ($178, originally $298)

The Raffi ($159 originally, $228)

The Cashmere Mockneck ($208 originally $298)

Pieces to Keep you Happy at Home

I am very determined to be purposeful when I’m getting dressed to stay in. Whether or not you’re working from home, January and February are the months to stay in cozy on the couch as much as possible. KULE’s sale has pieces that are great for that, while still feeling good and thoughtful in your outfit, in velour, cashmere, and some fun prints too (the camo sets are my favorite). There are also ways to take these loungewear pieces out, in case you wind up getting a spurt of energy. Why not pair a pair of luxurious sweatpants or joggers with a blazer? Or a sweatshirt with a tulle skirt? My personal favorite pieces for doing just that are the Velour because it is so fun to dress up or down. Some tips in the video below 😉.

The Velour Franny ($74, originally $148)

The Velour Sweatpants ($44, originally $128)

The Velour Selena ($44, originally $88)

The Cashmere Sullivan ($222, originally $318)

The Cashmere Mabel ($208, originally $348)

The Cashmere Dede ($118, originally $198)

The Velour Kip ($84, originally $168)

The Velour Venus ($54, originally $108)

The Shelby ($208, originally $298)

The Gomer ($178, originally $298)

For Your Future Self ☀️

As a sale shopper, I have two mindsets: immediate vs. future gratification. The official first day of Spring is 2 months away (I cannot even write out in words the joy that sentence brings me), and one way to really hype yourself up for the warmer weather is get shopping! Sale is a great time to do that. When shopping sale for the next season, you want to buy things you feel like you will really love in a couple months (or just dance around in them at home now). There are really classic warm weather pieces in the sale: dip-dyes, cabana shirts, striped shorts, tees, and dresses. You want items you can mix and match on into summer because by then, you’ll be coordinating with your beachwear.

The Ombre Baja ($49, originally $98)

The Ombre Short ($34, originally $68)

The Shirt Dress ($208, originally $298)

The Beverly ($124, originally $248)

The Bucky ($58, originally $98)

The Silk Ischia ($196, originally $328)

The Baja ($44, originally $88)

The Tina ($118, originally $198)

The Clover ($89, originally $178)

Want to see for yourself? Shop the entire KULE Annual Sale featuring items up to 50% off (with a select few items even at 70%) their original price for women, men, and kids in a range of sizes. It only comes once a year 💥.