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ALCHE.ME: Journey To Self-Actualization

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ALCHE.ME: Journey To Self-Actualization

Defined as a “seemingly magical process of transformation, creation or combination,” alchemy represents the metamorphoses of self and self-actualization. And in a world where self-love is reduced to a mere hashtag reserved for trendy t-shirts or selfie captions, the need for self-exploration and self-care has never been more critical. In designing our first 365 days, we at oneKIN have thought very intentionally about how we can provide a transformative experience for our reta

Teri Williams - What Black Excellence Looks Like

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Teri Williams - What Black Excellence Looks Like

Last month, we had the pleasure of meeting President and COO of OneUnited, Ms. Teri Williams, in a very intimate setting (shout to theBOM and WeOfColor for making that possible). And frankly, if you hadn’t heard of OneUnited or Ms. Williams until reading this, you’d be in the majority. Personally, we found ourselves admitting aloud, “how aren’t more people talking about her?!”, which caused us to reflect for a moment on the many ways in which women of color are often silenced

theBOM Pop-up:
Culture X Community X Commerce

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theBOM Pop-up: Culture X Community X Commerce

Setting: Mid-December. NYC. Weather as unpredictable as expected this time of year: Current Temp – “X”; Feels Like – “Y” do I keep doing this to myself? You navigate the busy-ness of a New York City street compounded by holiday foot traffic. Your Destination? SoHo. 477 Broadway, 2nd Floor. Why: First of all…there are rumors of cocktail and whiskey samplings and catered bites… open-bar style. There are also rumors of a pop-up shop of pretty exceptional brands under a single r

The oneKIN Story

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The oneKIN Story

Customers want an uncompromising shopping experience: one where they’re not required to water down their preferences, or squeeze themselves into an image of beauty that doesn’t fit. Retailers of Color want to be heard. And through their products, communicate their stories and aspirations of well-being for all people. Indeed, it is often a dual spirit of activism and entrepreneurship that fuels their ambition to create, not merely products, but holistic experiences that speak