Launched June 2005 in New York City, Caravan began as a clothing store on wheels. Brian & Claudine refurbished a RV and they made it into a clothing store. It would visit apartment buildings, hotels, offices and charity events. On certain days it would park in highly trafficked areas such as the West Village and the Meatpacking District.
The Gumbels chose the name Caravan because it lends itself to an eclectic evolving experience, a platform that will always transform with new products and ideas. Every visit to Caravan will offer a fun and unique experience. Caravan will always change and morph into something new.
In 2006, Caravan opened the first brick and mortar location at 2 Great Jones Street in Noho. Caravan on Great Jones was a social shopping space. It was a place where people would shop, learn about new designers as well as listen to some fun music. More then a retail store, instead a showroom of sorts with a lounge area, DJ booth, and designer showcase.Caravan Great Jones was turned over to the Gumbels' good friend in early 2008 so he could create samples for eco(compassion). Claudine & Brian wanted to concentrate on the Upper East Side store while creating a new concept for Caravan. That store closed with many memories some amazing such as the great events from the ELLE STYLE LOUNGE with hosts like Josh Madden, Salt N Pepa and the Project Runway wrap party to the dj mix off to Gift Bags for Good.
Caravan91 opened in January of 2007 as an appointment only boutique. Caravan91 is located in Carnegie Hill at 128 East 91st Street between Lexington & Park. This area is called the Carnegie Hill area. Again, this store hosted many great events from the Keep A Child Event to Lauren Bush's Earth Day party for her FEED BAGS. This space will continue to host parties but will transition to a stylist studio. This is something new and exciting for Caravan. This is a new wave of Caravan, which is always changing.
The stylist studio will open officially during fashion week in September 2008.
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