Third Wave Fashion

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Meet Paige Hogan, TWF Graphic Design Intern.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

Awkward.

How do you think others would describe you in 3 words?

Awkward?

What are your go-to blogs for fashion & tech news info?

I’ve subscribed to a lot of places like R29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, etc. just so I have things to read in my inbox throughout the day to have a brief mental check out. Other than that, when I’m exploring websites like Designspiration or Dribbble I normally see ads for tech websites and check them out that way. There, too—a lot of people who create those trendy apps, usually create more than one so I try to look up the company or creator to see what else is out there.

Pick one: music, food, or movies.

Music.

If you could listen to one artist forever, who would it be?

Calvin Harris.

What do you love most about working with Third Wave Fashion?

I haven’t been here for too long, but I really enjoy all the people who work here and can’t wait to get to know them more! I already feel like I can be a lot more creative here in terms of doing design work, and I’m pretty excited about it.

Who’s your style or business crush?

I hate to be like, “I love looking at men’s fashion,” but seriously I love looking at men’s fashion. It’s just so cool and clean. I shop with my boyfriend or walk in to places like Top Man or Ernest Alexander and just wish that they made bags like that for women. There’s just something about the simplicity of their style that I enjoy, so don’t be surprised if you catch me reading a GQ whether it be for the fashion or clean typography.

What’s your favorite startup right now, and why?

Well, I’m not sure if they are still technically a startup right now, but I signed up for Instagrid a little while back because I use Instagram about 3 times a day and I wanted a way for people to view it with out having the hassel of going through all my tweets. The site is extremely clean and straight forward—this is my instagrid: http://instagrid.me/p_razzed. The company that designed it is called Social Print Studio and they also came up with Printstagram, so you can turn your Instagrams in to tshirts, memory boxes, stickers, posters, tiny booklets, and prints.

Who inspires you—whether in business or in life?

Anyone who can openly speak their mind, whether it’s good or bad. Some of these people can come off as catty or standoffish, but I admire the honesty. We all need a reality check from time to time, it’s what makes us better.

Where do you see yourself in 7 years?

Hopefully, I will have opened my own agency that doubles in both visual and verbal communication for companies that are just starting out, or in desperate need of a makeover. As much as I would love this company to be set up in Munich or Milan, I’m just hoping I’ll still be in NYC at the very least.

Watch Out Wednesday: Stylebook

Most of us already keep the majority our lives on our smartphones, so why not keep our closets on there, too?

With the new app, Stylebook, you can. Yes, it’s just like Cher’s virtual closet that we all lusted over, but better. With Stylebook, users can upload images of every single item in their closets. You can organzine your clothes by categories and create mood boards, putting together full outfits. Want to keep even MORE organized? Utilize the calendar feature and plan out your outfits for the entire month. There is also a packing list feature to make sure you never forget anything while traveling again. 

Other features include a size tracker, a style expert, a library to hold your style inspirations, and shopping features to help you fill any gaps you might find in your closet. 

This app is $3.99 to download, but it’s a small price to pay to keep organized virtually and never have to say again, “My closet was clean, until I decided to get dressed.” 

Plus: Refinery 29 listed it as one of its 8 mobile fashion apps worth downloading! 

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new exclusive membership program, Style Startups!

If you know us, you know that our sole reason for existing is to help fashion tech entrepreneurs kick more ass, and that’s exactly why we designed this program.

Check out the announcement here; and when you realize you can’t live without it, make sure you apply and join us in the awesomeness.

XO,

TWF

Tired of buying clothes that just don’t fit right?

Clothes Horse aims to fix that problem by recommending sizes and clothes to apparel shoppers based on their style and body type. They have a patent-pending data-driven way to help shoppers make decisions that are individualized for them.

Clothes Horse doesn’t just help out shoppers, but also brands. By using Clothes Horse technology, brands can see an increase in sales and a decrease returns—resulting in more customer loyalty.

To start, users input their information about size, height, weight (don’t worry, it’s kept a secret!) and upload images of their favorite items of clothing. Then when someone is shopping online, she/he can use the profile suggestions to be able to make more accurate decisions about what to purchase—leaving both the shoppers and brands happy!

So, what exactly is a Clothes Horse? 

Watch-Out Wednesday: The Cools

“The Cools“—no, that’s not the name of the latest underground rock band, but rather a new social online marketplace for fashion, art, and design. A user can buy, sell, and browse products based on her/his style, taste, and personality.

When users sign up, they are asked a variety of entertaining questions to give a sense of their style; from there, products and inspiration are displayed on the user’s profile. Users can also add quotes and descriptions about themselves on their profiles, similar to Facebook.

If you find something you think is “cool,” you are encouraged to share with your community and connect with other buyers and sellers who share your same taste. Products also have a “buy” button for when you think it’s so cool you wish to own it. You can follow your friends, as well as tastemakers like the Clarins sisters. Another element that makes The Cools so enticing is their sleek, crisp, and minimalist design and brand identity.

Keep up with The Cools on Facebook, Twitter, and their blog.