Ohne Studio
A Brooklyn-based studio offering one-of-a-kind, naturally dyed products, hand-selected vintage, and pre-loved homewares. Ohne Studio is part of our 'We Started Here' series because while they launched their business online, Hester Street Fair was their first-ever opportunity to sell their wares in person.
Ohne Studio comes from the stylish and creative minds of Danielle Marchese, Adela Libic, and Stephanie Marchese. Having been friends for a while and having always talked about working on a project together, they launched Ohne based on shared passions for creativity, thrift shopping, and treasure hunting. As avid collectors, they often found themselves with more items than they could keep (very relatable on our end), and that's when they realized that sharing their finds with others would be the perfect path.
Ohne's first time selling IRL
"Ohne was in business only a few months prior to Hester, and we were selling exclusively online. We weren’t sure what to expect but our first live selling event was super exciting and a huge learning experience. We had so much fun, and great sales and this event really kickstarted our business. We met so many amazing vendors and connected with new customers that are now our regulars. It was amazing to interact with customers in person and get feedback on our product."
Why Hester Street Fair?
Quite often, our fair is at first a fun-filled destination for many people who later become our vendors. Ohne is no different as they used to visit us regularly to discover NYC's small businesses best. They wanted to try their hand at selling with us at The Seaport, and it certainly paid off.
"The entire Hester team made the experience so easy and enjoyable, which is so important for new vendors. We felt we were part of a community that is hard to find at most selling events – and for this reason, we plan to come back to the fair in the future. We have always loved Hester and have shopped at the fair in the past. Everything aligns with our brand so we knew this was the place for us. Signing up was straightforward and the communication and setup process was pretty easy and smooth."
