September
Items of the Week
Items of the Week
This item is back again this season in our drinkware section, featuring a spooky purple face.
What is Halloween Tumbler?
Creators of RGB, this dynamic duo also makes a multihued puzzle featuring land animals and sea creatures. Bonus: what are their names?
Who is Carnovsky? Bonus: Francesco Rugi & Silvia Quintanilla
This best-selling hoodie features an iconic landmark. She can also be found in t-shirt and pin form.
What is Statue of Liberty Hoodie?
This Queens-based Latine artist is the brain behind our Future is Colorful/Inclusive merchandise and pronoun pins.
Who is Bianca Designs? (will also accept Bianca Negrón)
It's a car, it's a truck, it's a van! These sweet little toys come in a range of shapes and colors, and are fun for all ages 3 and up.
What is CandyLab?
This colorful mini item comes in a pack of 12, and is recommended for ages 4 and up.
What is CF Mini Colored Pencils?
It's your birthday! Author of our very own Colorstrology, and creator of the Colorscopes room in Chicago.
Who is Michele Bernhardt?
Take a bite out of this sticker, inspired by the city's fruit-themed nickname.
What is NYC Apple Icon Sticker?
Founder Amanda Stewart created this company to design clothes for her son. Her Art Supply t-shirt is a collaboration specifically made for Color Factory!
What is Mochi Kids?
Founded by Jaden Smith, this top item is refreshing hydration in a plant-based carton.
What is Just Water?
This red hot tee was all the buzz when we first received it. Made for adults (yes, really), it comes in sizes XS-2XL.
What is Cherry on Top Baby Tee?
Unlike the lives of color, this author's name should be no secret -- she's the creator of A to Z!
Who is Kassia St. Clair?
A t-shirt with a twist! Showcases an iconic landmark, now featuring pink spectrum spectacles.
NYC Icon Tee
These two parents are on a mission to create products that can be washed a million times and still be wearable. Their city-specific prints are featured on PJs and onesies at all three venues.
What is Smaller Things?
Fun, fizzy drinks to enjoy with the whole family. Comes in 12 flavors and contains no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners!
What is United Soda?
The item that kicked off our month-long shop competition. These can be found at all three venues.
What is NYC Puffy Stickers? (will also accept Puffy Stickers)
Creator of Chicago's Gradient Remix, this British artist has a silk scarf of the same name.
Liz West
Beep beep! This hair accessory has been hand-painted to resemble a hallmark of NYC transportation.
What is Hand Painted Yellow Taxi Cab Claw Hair Clip? (will accept any combination of these words as long as it includes "taxi" and "clip")
This queer, Chinese-Filipino artist is based in Brooklyn. She created both a magnet and postcard for Color Factory, unique to each of the three venues.
Who is LeAnne Gan?
Unique to NYC, this subway-style graphic sweater comes in a cozy hunter green color.
What is NYC Lettering Sweatshirt?
Inspired by Japanese Shinto Kumiki puzzles, these little friends range from $15-35. Name two of the four types we sell.
What is cubebot? We sell the CF x Areaware ($22), Best Friends Set ($35),Micro Skeleton ($15), and the Milo Skeleton ($15)
This Texas-based designer and illustrator has both a Hall of Fame at our Houston location, and is the creator of our cute pendant pins, featuring slogans like 'World's Kindest Heart' and '1st Place in Staying Hydrated'.
Who is Carra Sykes?
Photographer Brian Kelley's archived collection of ephemera found on the New York City Subway.
What is NYC Transit Authority: Objects?
This Seattle-based artist is part of our Pride line! In 2023, we collaborated and started selling both a t-shirt and glittery pin set featuring the slogan "Live in Color".
Who is Ry Makes?
Featuring three hallmarks of the New York City-scape, this top item also comes in sticker and keychain form. Name two of the three we sell.
Enamel Icon Magnet-- Apple, Taxi, Statue of Liberty