Riley Edit — Pickle x Oceanus

Oceanus turned Nolita into Atlantis for an evening, sequins, seashells, and that unapologetic maximalist shimmer draped over every hanger. Beaded bikinis and cocktail dresses winked from the racks, the kind of pieces that don’t just sparkle, they start conversations.

Pickle slipped in as the perfect accomplice. While Oceanus said, “Be the main character, even poolside,” Pickle whispered, “and you don’t need a Park Ave closet to pull it off.” Guests browsed, tried, and rented, all with one swipe in-app, and suddenly a $ 1,200 hand-beaded mini was yours for the weekend. It felt less like shopping, more like borrowing from your chicest friend who lives three lives ahead of you.

The founders’ fireside chat wasn’t staged; it was intimate. Hannah (Oceanus) gleamed as much as her gowns, telling stories about disco mermaids, 80s glam nostalgia, and why maximalism should never apologize. Julia (Pickle) had the room laughing with tales of sprinting across Manhattan with last-minute rentals, proving fashion tech isn’t just logistics, it’s lifestyle. Their chemistry reads less panel, more power duo plotting something bigger over spritzes.

The crowd? A mix of sequins, sneakers, and strong opinions on styling a crystal bralette with jeans. Influencers, locals, and best-dressed friends all leaned against seashell wallpaper, sipping canned cocktails, and snapping under Oceanus’ glitter-drenched vision.

By the end, you left with the sense that this wasn’t just about swimwear or rentals, it was about rewriting access. About making glamour shareable. And yes, about walking out on a Thursday night feeling like a starfish could be couture.