How have you influenced each other’s personal style?
Sophie Cohen: I think we both are always taking inspiration from each other when it comes to personal style. Sometimes, I will put on an outfit and think that I look like a spitting image of my mom. We both gravitate toward the same closet staples: a great baggy jean, an oversize blazer, and, of course, a pop of color. My mom says that I have inspired her to step outside of her comfort zone and dress outside the lines. Susie always looks the most chic, and I always try to emulate her energy when I get dressed in the morning. We are always discussing what brands we love and what pieces we want to add to our wardrobe. There is also nobody that knows my style better than my mom; she always knows what to pick out for me and understands the way I dress to a T.
Are there any items that you love to borrow from her closet and vice versa?
Sophie: Our closets are constantly interchanging! Every time I go home, I come back with a couple of my mom’s goodies. My favorite item at the moment that I stole from Susie are her classic nude-and-black Chanel ballet flats that she found at her store. I am very lucky that my mom has been so kind to pass down so many vintage designer purses to me as well. When I go to visit her, I pack light, knowing I will most likely steal her pieces and, of course, need to leave room in my suitcase for all the purchases from her store! Susie loves my costume jewelry, and occasionally, she’ll steal her shoes right back from me!
How did your vintage boutique come to be, and does Sophie ever help out with it?
Susie Cohen: Just like Sophie, I started my career in the fashion industry as a buyer at Bloomingdale’s. Such a full-circle moment! It has been such an incredible journey to grow Refind as it has become one of the top luxury resale shops across the country. Soph is constantly helping out, even all the way from NYC. Even before I owned the shop, Soph would go in there and style looks for social media content. She is always posting us on her social media platforms, where we have gained so many customers from. She is also our best customer, almost always dressed in a Refind piece. She has connected us with many NYC fashion-industry consignors and customers and is always sharing our story to her network. And of course, whenever she is home, she is put right to work at the store! She works right alongside me, selling to customers, taking over our Instagram Stories, and, of course, modeling in our famous live shows. As a true fashionista, she is always in heaven being in the store surrounded by so many fabulous goodies!
