She Wears the Pants

If you haven’t tried The City Pants yet, they’re the perfect everyday pants you’ll want to wear with everything. These garment-washed, super-soft cotton pants took years to get just right. Every element of these pants was carefully sourced and produced in Italy. While they’re wonderfully suited for 9-to-5 in the city, they’re actually wearable anywhere and for anything (including long flights!). In cotton with just the right amount of stretch, they’re as much of a second-skin as a pant could be. We asked six women to style them their own way and take them for a spin to prove just how wearable they are.

Nikki Kule, Founder of KULE based in NYC

Wearing the City Pants in Azzurro; Nikki likes to wear them in NY and Miami as they’re easy to pack for travel and don’t wrinkle.

Nikki took her normal size in the KULE City Pants in Azzurro
Styled with matching KULE Blanca Shirt under Celine sweater, and Miu Miu moccasins

KULE City Pants – Azzurro

KULE Blanca Shirt – Azzurro

Celine Sweater

Miu Miu Moccasins

Sarah Clary, Stylist and Creative Consultant based in Brooklyn, New York

Wearing the City Pants in Black to a photoshoot, soccer pickup, and a karaoke bar.

Sarah took her normal size in the KULE City Pants in Black
Styled with KULE Blanca Shirt and Modern Long striped tee, polka dot tights, and Prada kitten heels

KULE City Pants – Black

KULE Blanca Shirt – Black

KULE Modern Long

Calzedonia Tights

Prada Shoes

Arkeedah McCormick, Social Media Manager and Creator based in Atlanta, Georgia

Wearing the City Pants in Olive to a day at the High Museum, running errands around town, and a coffee date.

Arkeedah McCormick wearing KULE City Pant — Arkeedah sized up in the KULE City Pants in Olive
Styled with turtleneck, H&M shirt jacket, and Nike sneakers

KULE City Pants – Olive

KULE Turtleneck

H&M Shirt Jacket

Nike Sneakers

Michèle Ouellet, Model and Co-founder of Lorenza Wine based in Venice, CA

Wearing the City Pants in Black for lunch in Venice Beach or Gjelina on Abbot Kinney.

Michele Ouellet in KULE City Pants — Michèle took her normal size in the KULE City Pants in Black
Styled with cashmere sweater, with Chanel slingbacks, Clare V basket, and Gil Rodriguez headband

KULE City Pants – Black

KULE Betty Sweater

Chanel Slingbacks

Clare V Basket

Gil Rodriguez Headband

Lilly Sisto, Stylist and PR Consultant based in NYC

Wearing the City Pants in Olive to a coffee meeting.

LIlly Sisto in KULE City Pant — Lilly took her normal size in the KULE City Pants in Olive
Styled with Solid & Striped sweater and Manolo Blahnik mules

KULE City Pants – Olive

Solid & Striped Sweater

Manolo Blahnik Mules

Gym Tan, Content Creator based in the San Francisco Bay Area

Wearing the City Pants in Sand on a travel day, on a flight between Singapore and NYC.

Gym Tan wearing KULE City Pant — Gym sized up in the KULE City Pants in Sand
Styled with KULE Take Out cashmere sweater, Aureum Collective belt, Greats sneakers, Saint Laurent red tote

KULE City Pants – Sand

KULE Take Out Sweater

Greats sneakers

Saint Laurent Tote

The City Pants pair well with everything, but if you don’t want to think about it, there’s The Blanca Shirt—a 100% featherweight cotton shirt (also made in Italy)—to match!

The Blanca Shirt – Azzurro

The Blanca Shirt – White

The Blanca Shirt – Sand

The Blanca Shirt – Black

Get your own everyday, do anything, go anywhere City Pants and find out why they’re truly the perfect pair.

The Tee Guide

A Glossary of KULE Tees 🙂

Nikki has been a collector of stripes her whole life, from the very first one her parents brought home for her from Portofino. Over time, she amassed countless shirts, but something was always just a bit off. She would love the fabric but not the fit, the neck but not the sleeve. So, she set out to make the perfect stripe shirt. She quickly learned you can’t come up with just one. Like denim, depending on your mood, you need a couple of different options. She has spent years perfecting her tees and adding new ones, from crewnecks and turtlenecks, rugbies, and tanks, all in carefully considered cotton weights and shapes, all made in Portugal by an all-female family-run factory. With ten different women’s tee shapes in stripes, solids, and original graphics, we want you to find the right one for you. So, let’s dive in and find the perfect match.

The Modern

The Modern is Nikki’s go-to for everyday easy wearing, much like a second skin. It is the most traditional KULE tee style, the perfect wear-alone tee in both stripes and solids. It’s an editor favorite, featured time and time again in Vogue.

The stripes are very distinct to KULE. Nikki thoughtfully designed the color combos and stripe sizes for each combination.

100% Lightweight Cotton
Short Sleeves with a comfortable width and length
Relaxed Neck that’s not tight and perfect for layering
Straight Cut so it’s not to boxy but also not clingy
Hits at Hip great left both untucked and tucked
Made in Portugal

The Modern

The Modern Long

The Modern Long is Nikki’s favorite tee for the cooler months because it is easy to layer under sweaters but still comfortable enough to wear alone. With a body that’s not boxy but doesn’t cling and arms that are the perfect fit under cardigans and blazers, your Fall and Winter drawers will want one of each.

Seasonally, we release new colorways to keep your closet fresh with new hues.

100% Lightweight Cotton
Long Sleeve that won’t stretch out
Relaxed Neck that’s not tight and perfect for layering
Straight Cut so it’s not to boxy but also not clingy
Hits at Hip great left both untucked and tucked
Made in Portugal

The Modern Long

The Wynn Baby Tee

Our newest tee style, and Nikki’s current favorite on constant rotation, is inspired by our love of sunny Brentwood. In 100% organic cotton with a pocket, The Wynn Baby Tee comes in a few garment-dye colors. It is a great basic to wear daily or layer under all your KULE knitwear.

This tee fits shrunken, so if you prefer to, size up for a looser fit!

100% Lightweight Organic Cotton
Baby Tee that fits to your body (size up for a looser fit!)
Short Sleeve
Chest Pocket
Garment Dyed
Shorter Cut than the Modern Tee
Made in Portugal

The Wynn Baby Tee

The Wynn Baby Tee (coming soon)

The Boyfriend

The Boyfriend is a boxy, slightly heavier-weight style that you can size up to make it even more oversized, great worn untucked. We like to think of the Boyfriend as a 75% tee and 25% sweatshirt because it’s thick enough to keep you cozy but thin enough that you can still do a front or billowy tuck.

100% Cotton with a slightly heavier-weight than our Modern tees
Long Sleeve that is midweight, but will still fit under jackets
Drop Shoulder for a relaxed fit
Oversize Fit so it’s like your boyfriend’s but better
Made in Portugal

The Boyfriend

The Classic

We think of the Classic as the updated French mariniére tee. While it’s the same cotton weight as our Boyfriend tee, it features a more fitted, tailored fit and a 3/4 sleeve. The Classic is perfect for wearing under a blazer with a few bracelets or your everyday watch because the cropped sleeves let your wrists stand on display. If you want the ideal tee with a French Riviera vibe, this one’s it.

100% Cotton with a slightly heavier-weight than our Modern tees
Narrow Shoulder so it fits like a classic mariniére
3/4 Sleeve
Tailored Fit for a one-and-done put-together top
Hits at Butt
Perfect for people with a petite frame
Made in Portugal

The Classic

The Baja

Nikki created the Baja because she wanted the perfect tee to wear in warmer months. It’s made from featherweight, cloud-like cotton that is so soft you’ll be tempted to wear it to sleep. The Baja is short-sleeved and slightly cropped. It is the perfect easy tee if you live in a warmer climate or are traveling somewhere warm (I’m so jealous).

100% Featherweight Cotton for a barely-there feel
Short Sleeve that hits slightly longer than our Modern tees
Boxy-fit for airiness, perfect worn with loose or tight summer bottoms
Hits Above Waistband, but still has full coverage
Made in Portugal

The Baja

The Malibu

The Malibu is a lot like the Baja but is a 3/4-sleeved version with a full-length body. This tee is award-winning, featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things, and we hear she wears hers quite a bit 🙂. Both the Malibu and Baja tissue-weight tees also happen to pack down really, really small.

100% Featherweight Cotton for a barely-there feel
Featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things
3/4 Sleeve
Relaxed Collar
Hits at Hip perfect for leaving untucked or tucked
Made in Portugal

The Malibu

The Turtleneck and Tissue Turtleneck

We have two types of turtlenecks: one is lightweight, and the other is featherweight cotton. The lightweight cotton is the same weight as our Modern tees and is great to wear alone or layered. The tissue turtleneck is the perfect super-soft extra layer between you and a crewneck, v-neck, or cardigan sweater, but its greatest quality is it truly can be worn most of the year because it’s so lightweight. The Tissue Turtlenecks all feature mid-body stripes, while the regular Turtlenecks come in both full-body stripes and solids.

The Turtleneck: 100% Lightweight Cotton like our Modern tees
The Tissue Turtleneck: 100% Featherweight Cotton like our Baja and Malibu tees
Turtleneck with a looser fit so it doesn’t cling to your neck
Long Sleeve
Made in Portugal

The Turtleneck

The Tissue Turtleneck

The Turtleneck

The Tissue Turtleneck

The Turtleneck

The Tissue Turtleneck

The Rugby

The Rugby has stolen the hearts of so many customers. They either like to wear them true to size, size up, or even go for men’s for an oversized look. In the same weight as the Modern, the Rugby is meant to be an everyday tee worn alone, with a blazer, or under a sweater with the collar peaking out. You can expect a new colorway that follows the collection’s palette every season. Sporty and chic.

100% Lightweight Organic Cotton like our Modern tees
Long Sleeve
Contrast Rugby Collar
Made in Portugal

The Rugby

The Tank

Our lightweight, sleeveless, super soft cotton tank comes in solids and stripes so that you can wear it all summer or under sweaters in the colder months. It has a slightly boxy fit, so it doesn’t cling to your body. If you are going on vacation, you can pair it with the shorts (also 100% cotton) for a really easy warm weather set. This tank/shorts set is also a great option if your apartment has uncontrollable heating like mine!

100% Lightweight Cotton like our Modern tees
Contrast Trim at neck and arms
Sleeveless
Same Body Shape as Modern
Made in Portugal

The Tank

The Lenny

The Ribbed Lenny Tank took years to perfect. Unlike other ribbed tanks you may come across, it’s 100% cotton – no blends here! It will feel brand new every time you take it out of the wash. Wear this tank alone, or dress it up for a night out.

Wear it tucked in or left out, as it hits right at the waist.

100% Ribbed Cotton
Sleeveless with comfortable trim
Fits against the body like a second skin
Stretchy and soft ribbing
Hits at the waist perfect for tucking or not
Made in Portugal

The Ribbed Lenny Tank

Discover all of KULE women’s, men’s, and kid’s tees.

On the Dot

This fall season, Nikki decided to add a new pattern that would pair well and distinguish itself from our iconic stripes. We’ve worked with checks, gingham, and florals, and now Nikki included a new abstract design: polka dots! Polka dots seemed like the natural progression, and it just so happens to be the trend of the season. With sweaters, silk sets, and accessories, KULE is on the dot.

KULE Fall Winter 2023 silk polka dots — KULE Fall 2023 featuring Polka Dots!
*Photographed by Mei Tao*

Like stripes, polka dots have a long history of being worn by style icons. During the 1950s, names like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor were part of the polka dot club. Christian Dior used polka dots in its 1954 collection, in what Vogue called a “direct, unblushing plan to make women extravagantly, romantically, eyelash-battingly female.” For Nikki, the photos below of Jane Fonda, whose iconic images wearing polka dots, were a source of inspiration.

KULE Fall Winter 2023 Jane Fonda polka dots — *Image via Pinterest*

KULE fall look book image polka dots — KULE Lottie polka dot sweater, Silk Mischa polka dot scarf, and Francis trousers styled with vintage riding boots

Jane Fonda polka dot inspiration for KULE Fall 2023 — *Image via Pinterest*

Queen Elizabeth was also a frequent polka dot wearer. The below image shot in 1985 reflects the mood of the Gigi quilted headscarf and Georgie coat, both part of Fall 2023.

Queen Elizabeth inspo imagery with wellies — Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in 1985
*Image: Serge Lemoine/Getty Images*

KULE Fall Winter 2023 polka dot jacket — KULE Georgie polka dot jacket and Gigi polka dot quilted scarf styled with vintage Saint Laurent rain boots

The Lottie Sweater

The Silk Mischa Mini Dot Scarf

The Silk Ponza Shirt

The Silk Lido Pants

The Georgie Jacket

The Gigi Quilted Scarf

The Dottie Cardigan

The Silk Ponza Shirt

The Silk Lido Pants

The Simon Vest

The Dottie Cardigan

The Over The Shoulder Dot Tote

The Polka Dot Socks

A silk polka dot shirt, silk scarf or one of our fun dot sweaters is a timeless investment as polka dots have no trend expiration date, though they are very popular this season. Mixing a couple of polka dot pieces together for a full spotted look or wearing a single dotted piece, is an easy way to update your fall outfit.

Nikki Kule polka dot selfie — KULE silk Ponza shirt and Dottie sweater styled with The Row x Oliver Peoples sunglasses

KULE Silk Ponza shirt and Lido pants set with Lottie polka dot sweater styled with The Row sandals, Khaite x Oliver Peoples sunglasses, Loewe bag, and Jennifer Alfano necklace

Spot on 😉

The Silk Ponza

The Dottie Sweater

The Row x Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

The Silk Ponza

The Lottie Sweater

The Silk Lido

The Row Sandals

Khaite x Oliver People Sunglasses

Loewe Bag

Jennifer Alfano Necklace

Shop the entire KULE Polka Dot Collection here.

Dot… dot… dot.

One Tote: Six Outfits

It’s almost Memorial Day Weekend, the official start of summer ☀️. That means Summer Fridays and weekend getaways. We happen to have a canvas tote that is basically made to support your packing. Whether traveling via the Hampton Jitney, the train, or packing up a car, you want to keep it easy. In just one tote, we have made six outfits to take you through the weekend looking the absolute kulest.

Packing six full outfits in one tote takes work, so to help you, we have a formula. You want to pack roughly 3/4th mix-and-match basics and the other 1/4th statement pieces. Also, you must be smart about what you wear on travel day! It should be an outfit with pieces you can re-wear for the rest of the weekend.

Travel Day

You will want this outfit to be comfortable but re-workable. The Suki pant keeps your legs covered and paired with an easy ribbed tank under a sweatshirt (this one’s Nikki’s go-to when she travels), you’re ready for any AC your train/bus/car will blow at you. You will wear your most versatile sneakers, one of the two shoes you have in tow. And most importantly, all of these pieces will work with the other elements in your tote, too.

The All Over Striped Tote

The Suki Pant

The Raleigh Sweatshirt

The Ribbed Len Tank

Adidas Sambas Sneakers

Delarge Streams Sunglasses

Two Daytime Looks

Your days can look different based on where you’re going, but let’s assume you’re going somewhere casual, has a bit of walking, and where it is necessary to always have a swimsuit, just in case. You want to wear distinctly different outfits because what’s the fun in re-wearing the same look?

For Day One, when you’ll explore and walk a bit: a knit tank, terry shorts, and sneakers. For Day Two when you’ll hang by the beach/pool: your ribbed tank, pareo (which you can tie a multitude of ways), slide sandals, and little raffia bag that is big enough to hold a small sunblock and lipstick. If you head to the boardwalk restaurant, you’ll still look chic and put together.

The Gio Tank

The Venus Short

The All Over Striped Tote

Adidas Sambas Sneakers

Delarge Streams Sunglasses

The Silk Elba Pareo

The Ribbed Len Tank

Khaite Olivia Raffia Bag

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

Saint Laurent Slide Sandals

Two Dinner Looks

Thank goodness it’s summer again because there is nothing like having dinner outside by the beach. You’ll have two very different looks: one from those classic pieces you packed and the other utilizing the fun statement ones.

For Dinner Look One, wear your Suki pants + knit tank + slide sandals. You’re a neutrals lady. For Dinner Look Two, you keep your company on their toes and wear a colorful striped skirt (it’s so comfy no matter how much seafood you eat) + crisp 100% cotton button-up shirt + colorblock cardigan over your shoulders. Your neutral slides and little bag are pulling their weight this trip.

The Remus Cardigan

The Celeste Skirt

The Hutton Shirt

Khaite Olivia Raffia Bag

Saint Laurent Slide Sandals

The Gio Tank

The Suki Pant

One Brunch or BBQ Look

If you have a social day event, you want to look put together but still casual. That’s KULE’s sweet spot! Bring your terry shorts back out, but this time pair them with your ribbed tank and your lightweight cotton button-down shirt that’s not too heavy, but will still keep you covered in case the festivities keep going after the sun goes down. Your big tote will come in handy to carry a swimsuit, sandals, and a towel if the day takes you back to the water, too 🌊.

The Hutton Shirt

The Ribbed Len Tank

The All Over Striped Tote

The Venus Short

Adidas Sambas Sneakers

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

Eres One-Piece Swimsuit

Saint Laurent Slide Sandals

So with just 3 tops, 3 bottoms, 1 cardigan, 1 sweatshirt, 2 bags, 2 shoes, 1 swimsuit, 1 pareo, and 2 pairs of sunglasses, you have 6 different looks. The only last question is: are you a roller or a folder? Happy travels 🙂

The Spring Shirt Sandwich

Spring is a season for layering, and nothing makes that easier than a shirt. This spring, we have two key styles: the Hutton shirt, a crisp, 100% cotton lightweight shirt, and the new Quinn oxford shirt, also 100% cotton with a menswear influence, super soft finish, and swing shape. Both are wardrobe staples and can be served in many ways. We like to call them the secret ingredient to spring dressing 🥪.

The Quinn Oxford Shirt (left) and Hutton Shirt (right)
*Photographed by Mei Tao*

As the Middle Ingredient

Because the Hutton shirt is lightweight, it is perfect for styling under cardigans or blazers. Our lovely invisible model wears it here sandwiched 🥪 between a great base layer, the spaghetti tank, and our newest cardigan style, the Raffa. Paired with cool khakis and white sneakers, she’s ready for her day.

Hutton Shirt

Raffa Cardigan

Spaghetti Tank

Madewell Khakis

Loewe Sneakers

Khaite Bag

Kap Hat

Doubled-Up

In case you missed it, we’re now layering shirts over shirts à la Bottega Veneta. The Hutton and Quinn are great to layer, as one is lighter-weight than the other. Because the Quinn (top layer) has a looser shape, it’s a good substitute for a blazer when you want to wear something lighter. Worn with the Williams tennis skirt and a little lady bag, your brunch date awaits you.

Quinn Oxford Shirt

Hutton Shirt

Williams Skirt

Loro Piana Bag

Khaite x Oliver People Sunglasses

Tkees Sandals

A Pop of Color

And because this is KULE, we’re adding a punch of color to your traditional shirting. The Hutton now comes in this springy green 🌱. With the classic Rox trench and white jeans, she’s smartly dressed but still fun.

Hutton Shirt

70s Modern Love T-Shirt

Rox Trench

Raey Jeans

All Over Striped Tote

The Row Sandals

Lapima Sunglasses

A Light Top Layer

When you want the option to take off your top layer but not carry around a bulky jacket, wear a shirt! The Quinn looks great layered over a sexy little dress like this comfy, stretchy Harlow striped number, but if you get hot, you can tie it around your waist or even roll it up and stick it in your cute bag.

Quinn Oxford Shirt

Harlow Dress

Hunting Season Bag

Birkenstock Sandals

Celine Sunglasses

No Tucks Given!

A shirt that looks intentional, tucked or not! The back of the Quinn is slightly longer than the front, so it has a relaxed swingy shape. It layers perfectly over this slim cashmere Rory tank (ooooh, so luxurious) and our new Suki pants (which genuinely feel like pajamas). Comfortable and kule.

Quinn Oxford Shirt

Rory Cashmere Tank

Suki Pant

Loewe Bag

Saint Laurent Sandals

Oliver Peoples Sunglasses

Get your shirt on (and more!) with the new Spring collection.

The Anatomy of a Spring Outfit

KULE Spring 2023 Outfit Anatomy four outfit collage

These early days of March can be a challenging time to get dressed as we collectively long for the warmer days ahead. With some of us escaping to warm destinations for Spring Break, we can start looking forward to what’s to come 🌱☀️. In our excitement for spring weather, we have developed some formulas to take you through the season. Read on below for four spring outfit anatomies to make dressing for spring a March-like breeze.

KULE Spring 2023 Outfit Anatomy Blazer and Tennis Skirt Look

One thing is for sure: layers are your friend from now through May. You want to be thoughtful about what exactly you’re layering. Try a comfortable button-up shirt for your base layer. In 100% cotton, it’s lightweight and breathable. With a classic blazer over, you’ll look perfectly put together. When the temperature starts to rise, add a fun, easy tennis skirt, and flip-flops (they’re back!). Don’t forget a big tote to carry your tennis gear (or groceries), your favorite sunglasses, and a very appropriate tennis bracelet 🎾.

Nelson Blazer

Hutton Shirt

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Williams Skirt

Tennis Tote

Roxanne Assoulin Tennis Bracelet

Tkees Sandals

One of the easiest outfits for spring involves a set because it’s one-and-done! If you’re going on vacation or dreaming of tube-top weather, pair your top with a comfortable stretchy mid-length skirt, which is a sophisticated (dare we say, sexy?) new style (you can pair it with a solid white tank or tee for more coverage if preferred). Throw on an oxford shirt for some modesty, or add a sweater for early-springtime wear. Add casual shoes to finish your look and maybe a hint of gloss on your lips 💋.

Dee Skirt

Jo Tube Top

Quin Oxford Shirt

Tkees Sandals

Westman Atelier Lip Gloss

Now or later, on the court or not, a chunky tennis sweater is a sure way to keep warm but still look the kulest. Layer it over a striped button-up in coordinating green with casual bottoms (pants now, shorts later), fun socks, retro sneakers, and playful, quirky eyewear, and you are ready for the first serve 🎾.

Flynn Sweater

Hutton Shirt

Reebok Sneakers

Courtside Sock

Bottega Veneta Glasses

Corbin Short (coming this summer!)

KULE Spring 2023 Outfit Anatomy Striped Sweater Look

For a classic outfit (with a twist), try our bestselling striped cotton Tatum sweater (in a new cheery royal blue color) layered over a lightweight, collared, or hooded layer (great for a spring shower!). Wide-leg khakis on the bottom will keep you looking casual but still chic. Styled with a loafer or Chelsea boot now and sandals later because the window in which you can perfectly pair trousers with sandals only lasts so long!

Tatum Sweater

Kerber Jacket

Loewe Khaki Trousers

Prada Terry Scrunchie

Tkees Sandals

Here’s to the warmer days ahead! ☀️

Feeling inspired? We have more seasonal dressing tricks up our sleeves 😉. Shop the new KULE Spring Collection for more inspiration.

O BOY

O BOY

O BOY

Post Category → Styling

She Wears the Pants

Nikki Kule, Founder of KULE based in NYC

Sarah Clary, Stylist and Creative Consultant based in Brooklyn, New York

Arkeedah McCormick, Social Media Manager and Creator based in Atlanta, Georgia

Michèle Ouellet, Model and Co-founder of Lorenza Wine based in Venice, CA

Lilly Sisto, Stylist and PR Consultant based in NYC

Gym Tan, Content Creator based in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Tee Guide

A Glossary of KULE Tees 🙂

The Modern

The Modern Long

The Wynn Baby Tee

The Boyfriend

The Classic

The Baja

The Malibu

The Turtleneck and Tissue Turtleneck

The Rugby

The Tank

The Lenny

On the Dot

One Tote: Six Outfits

Travel Day

Two Daytime Looks

Two Dinner Looks

One Brunch or BBQ Look

The Spring Shirt Sandwich

As the Middle Ingredient

Doubled-Up

A Pop of Color

A Light Top Layer

No Tucks Given!

The Anatomy of a Spring Outfit