Gabby Etrog Cohen x The Duke

Gabby Etrog Cohen has spearheaded PR and communications for some of our generation’s most defining brands.   Whether she’s “tapping it back” at SoulCycle—where she helped grow the company to the cult obsession it is today —or keeping countless women in perfect jumpsuits as head of communications at Rent the Runway, Gabby brings us all along for the ride. We caught up with this magnetic mother-of-two and Salt Shaker to talk hair removal, wardrobe moods and eternal optimism:

Q + A

Has your workout routine changed since leaving SoulCycle or are you still addicted to the dance party vibes and tapping it back?

I still go to SoulCycle at lest twice a week - will always be part of my routine! They are family!

A lot of women say they gravitate towards wearing a ‘uniform’. Is rent the runway moving us away from that? Tell us about this movement of renting clothes.

My style has always been more street/casual versus feminine so I’m basically renting every sweatshirt available on Rent the Runway. I am also taking some risks with dresses and amazing fuzzy jackets. Rent the Runway has certainly elevated my dressing game and I’ve saved so much money since I started renting because I’m not buying clothes!

What is the the outfit that makes you feel most authentically yourself?

Lululemon Align leggings, a fun hooded sweatshirt - if I’m renting it’s Baja East or The Great, fuzzy socks and hi-top Jordan’s.

You recently launched Flamingo a hair removal line for women. Did you learn any unexpected hair removal tips?

SO many -- First, I can actually wax myself - it's really really easy and so much simpler than I thought. Second, great razors don't have to be expensive and made for men. And lastly, making a great razor is NOT easy :)

You have had incredibly demanding jobs, and seem to always make a lot of time for your family, what is your secret to balancing it all?

I f$ck up all the time but I try to focus on work at work and focus on my family when I am at home. But, sometimes I have to take my daughter to a meeting with me or take a conference call when I am watching gymnastics - I've learned to be kinder to myself and not try to be perfect at everything. Also, I try to infuse fun into everything I do.

What family tradition tradition do you look forward to the most each year?

The beach. I grew up in a small beach town on Long Island - Atlantic Beach - we go almost every weekend during the summer and NOTHING has changed since I was a kid. My family loves it and I get to spend time with my parents which is awesome. It is my happy place.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

People to take the elevator to the 2nd floor. JUST WALK.

Quick + Salty

My Favorite Strap

The Duke

In My Dreams, I'd Pair It With

A Hermes Evelyn Bag

But My Actual Every day bag is:

My Parker Thatch Backpack

The Inside Of My Bag

Eclectic, catchall, snacks, lipglosses.

I Stay Up Late With

Podcasts....SO man, my favorite is Bitch Sesh.

My Beauty Security Blanket

Nars blush in Desire

Transport Me, Please

to ANY Backroads trip - especially Iceland

Uniform

Anything rented :)

GIrl Crush

I always have a deep love for SJP.

Karaoke Jam

Midnight Train to Georgia

Celeb Lookalike

Melissa Rivers...not my best moment.

The Cause Closest To My Heart

Animals...I think I was a dog in a previous life. North Shore Animal League people

The Shakedown

Rent the Runway, SoulCycle, Flamingo, The Benny Strap, Hermes Large Evelyn Bag, Lulu Lemon Align Leggings, NARS blush in Desire, Bitch Sesh Podcast