Blog
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…
News Flash: Cityhood Collection Bows at Bike Expo New York
News
NEW YORK CITY — Against the backdrop of the 40th anniversary of the largest charitable bike ride in the US, we’re proud to roll out the first Cityhood collection at Bike Expo New York. Cityhood is a curated…
Here’s a Good Deal: April in Cleverhood
News
April is the traditional opening month for Spring. It’s a noteworthy time for us here at the ‘hood. As they say in Paris: Les pluies d’avril apportent les fleurs de mai. That’s a good deal. Spring showers for May flowers, particularly after…
Getting Smart in Our Neighborhoods
Insights
Time for another Providencehood. It’s our regular excuse to get together with friends, neighbors and other small businesses from the Creative Capital, or the entire Ocean State for that matter. Rhode Island may be small but we’ve got a…
Cleverhood Introduces High-Performance Rain Capes for Dogs
News
For six years, we’ve been squeezing new performance advantages out of fabrics and materials in pursuit of the best rain capes for human beings. Now, we’re ready to leverage that particular expertise for the dogs among us. The…