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Calling all Lovers: Valentine’s Sale
News
Attenzione Romeo e Giulietta: ♥ ♥ ♥ Valentine’s Day Sale 25% off Code: RainLovers “Don’t threaten me with love baby, let’s just go walking in the rain.” Billie Holiday “Pluviophile: a rain lover.” A person of interest “I have rugged,…
The Elusive Sweatshirt Cape Game
Thoughts
We need a better name for that. First of all, there’s “sweat” staring you right in the face. And it’s not like “shirt” brings much to the party. Sweatshirts are likable enough. Dating back to the 1920’s —…
We’re Bringing Good Gifts for the Holidays to Livable Cities
Livable Cities
“Where’s Waldo” comes to mind as we pack up for our tour of a few interesting livable cities. Waldo, or Wally as he was originally named by English illustrator Martin Handford, was always off somewhere mixing it up.…
We’re Getting a Good Feel for Philly
Insights
So we’re making our 6th trip to the Philly Bike Expo and we’re just starting to crack this nut. Our first visit to Philadelphia was during a freak Halloween snowstorm that hit the northeast. Interstate 95 was a…
Do Rain Capes Signal an Unusual Thought Process?
Insights
There’s a disproportionate number of Cleverhooders engaged in making a difference in the way things work. It may be just a coincidence but our capes seem to appeal to an extraordinary number of people with a positive rain-or-shine…
Creating Distinctive Collars and Matching Friendship Bracelets for Old Pals
News
Man’s Best Friend is not an award given lightly. It took dogs thousands of years of good work and faithful companionship to achieve that distinction. In 1764, Voltaire was one of the first to put it in writing…
Rhode Island Thrives by Design
Insights, News
It’s Design Week in Rhode Island and that’s a big deal around here. Rhode Island is a hotbed of creativity and design. In fact, this tiniest of states has the the 3rd largest percentage of creative sector jobs in the country. It’s an embarrassment of riches to be surrounded by so much creative talent in our Ocean State, but we’re happy to take full advantage of the inspiration and collaboration.
Why Kids Love Rain and Other Facts of Nature
News
There’s nothing kids love better than a rainy day (and esoteric rain facts). Rain is a pretty cool phenomenon and kids appreciate that, I bet. Bonobo apes do and boy do they know how to have a good…
Introducing the Latest Cleverhood Rain Cape: Electric Zipster
News
We’re eager to introduce you to the latest in rain cape style: the Cleverhood Electric Zipster. The creative love child of our Classic Cleverhood and the randy Cleverlite, the new Electric Zipster offers a smart alternative to the usual line-up of rainwear options. With its flashy reflective grid, streamlined form, and bike-ability, the Cleverhood Electric Zipster blends style+performance for people with a healthy rain-or-shine attitude.
Creativity Dogs Better Neighborhoods
Livable Cities, News
There’s a big advantage to living somewhere with creative artists, craftsmen, and conscientious small businesses. It helps create a community with a good “sense of place.” Before you know it, it sets off a wicked cycle that results…