CBG takes NYC at Coterie!

Okay, hold on to your scarves, because I’m still riding the high from my very first Coterie show in NYC—and it was AH-MAZING!

First of all, let me set the scene. Mallory and I shared a booth with the fabulous jewelry designer Mary K. Kendig and the iconic shoe brand House of ZALO, which instantly made the experience feel like a fashion dream team. It was three full days of non-stop action, and even though everyone told me not to expect many orders (because new brands usually need to show up 2-3 times before buyers take the plunge), CB Grey had no intention of playing it safe!

And guess what? We wrote orders. That’s right—actual orders on our very first show! I can’t even begin to explain the rush I felt when that first buyer said “yes.” It wasn’t just one, either; we gained a couple of custom clients too! I was over the moon! But the magic didn’t stop there.

When things got a little quiet, instead of sitting around twiddling my thumbs, I thought, “Why not bring CB Grey to them?” So, I hit the floor, promo scarves and business cards in hand, ready to make some noise. And you know what? People LOVED it. Walking up to buyers, starting conversations, handing them a scarf with the story of CB Grey—it was a whole vibe. And the best part? The response I got from buyers was beyond encouraging. They were like, “Your scarves are beautiful!” “I love this concept!” and “Can’t wait to see more from you!” Hearing those words from industry professionals was like gasoline on a fire—I was pumped!

I also got to meet and network with other brands, which was honestly just as exciting as meeting the buyers. The energy in the room was infectious, and it felt so good to be part of this incredible community of creatives. I had people from other booths come over and say, “We’ve heard about CB Grey, and your booth looks amazing!” I mean, talk about validation!

Would I have loved for every single person I met to place an order? Heck, yes! But knowing that now hundreds of buyers and brands actully know about CB Grey feels like a win all on its own. This was just the beginning! We’ve officially put CB Grey on the map, and I can’t wait to build on this momentum.

So, Coterie, thank you for an unforgettable first show! I’m already looking forward to what’s next. Stay tuned—CB Grey is just getting started! 🎉✨