Top Illinois Fashion Startups (56)
USAgain is a for-profit textile recycling company that collects reusable clothes, shoes, and household textiles to divert them from landfills. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and municipalities, they operate a wide network of collection bins and 'TreeMachines' to extend the life cycle of clothing. Their mission is to be a global leader in secondhand clothing, creating sustainable value for people...
Featured as "One of the Top Six Tailor's in the World by JW Marriott Magazine, and well recognized as Chicago's Premier Custom Clothier. BALANI Custom has a 5 Star rating on Yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/balani-custom-suits-and-shirts-chicago-2 BALANI's mission is to provide exceptional clothing and consultation with an emphasis on sleek and modern presentation. We are committed to truly collaborating with our clients and exceeding their expectations...
Everpurse is hardware company focused on the fashion industry. We make groundbreaking products that re-imagine what fashion does for us through technology. We launched our first product, the Everpurse clutch, on Kickstarter.com in September 2012. Since then we have built, by hand, thousands of our first fashion-tech product for customers...
A different artist designs each and every shoe. Artists get global exposure and you get original shoes that stand out. www.bucketfeet.com
RIPT Apparel sells pop culture, parody artwork on apparel through the means of a little thing called the internet. We are a small, nimble team of fun, hard-working people near downtown Chicago. We play as hard as we work and we play to win. Privately held and profitable, RIPT Apparel is growing fast. RIPT Apparel was featured on the 2014...
Chicago Hustles Magazine is an independent magazine produced by a creative duo that shares the passionate stories of artists and entrepreneurs located in Chicago. In a city like Chicago with so much constantly going on, it often takes a lot of hustle to pursue one’s dreams. We have heard so many...
What started as a t-shirt company has since expanded into a full lineup of unique and uncommon apparel, accessories, and home decor. We love helping art unknowns become art totally-knowns, and every time a purchase is made, an artist is supported.
We are online and deal with both men and women Smart watches of top global brands in a cost-efficient manner. Keep up with the latest trend with our online available Smart watch which is stunning in design and splendid in color.Quality and precision are assured. Get dazzled by these stylish watches for a trendy lifestyle.
CakeStyle is a personal styling service for busy women that delivers a box of handpicked clothing and accessories to your door each season. Our expert CakeStylists select pieces from brands like Elie Tahari, Diane von Furstenberg, and Theory based on your fit and wardrobe needs. We then send your box to your door, and you keep what you love and...
We created the first interchangeable glasses and sunglasses company. Now you can buy your lenses once and move them between many frames. Just like you, our glasses are designed to change. One set of lenses, as many frames as you want. And every frame has a story to tell: challenging the way you see and the way others see you....
Monarc is a bespoke clothier that blends fashion and technology to reinvent how men shop for custom menswear. We make custom clothing affordable and accessible to the mass market by offering a seamless online retail experience with Style Advisors who come to you. After extensive research and multiple trips around the world, we've built a unique...
We make better organic essentials for real life families. Over 150,000 parents have trusted us for their baby’s first hello—and we do not take that responsibility lightly. We are as committed as ever to delivering better organic products for babies, kids, and the planet. Better For Our Planet: We believe organic is the thoughtful, better choice. From seed to soil to production...
Bamboo Supply Co. sells the best products made from bamboo. The current line of socks, boxers, underwear, and shirts are all made from super soft, moisture wicking, and sustainable bamboo — more to come soon! Customers can also buy by text (or any other request — we give great sock fashion advice) in the Bamboo Supply Co. Priority Sock Club.
SnapSuits.com makes custom suits and tuxedos for $250 shipped in 14 days. We are the fastest and most affordable custom suit company in the world. Our slogan is #NeverRentAgain, and our biggest market is suits and tuxedos for groomsman and weddings.
We are a free and subscription driven website that celebrates the people, companies, brands, publications and credited fashion images that lead the industry. The end result is an online portfolio of images for fashion industry professionals and companies to utilize through profiles and enthusiasts to browse. In addition, our second business unit MyFDB Enterprise offers digital asset management and distribution...
The Patternbase is a leading textile design studio located in Chicago, Illinois. We specialize in hand-illustrated, painted, and digitally rendered pattern designs for the apparel, beauty, paper goods, and interiors industries.We are committed to creating and providing unique, compelling, trend-focused prints and illustrations to enable clients to become cutting edge in their market place. We aim to help your brand stand out...
From providing daily style inspiration to mapping out neighborhood shopping excursions, Garmental.com is the local style and shopping expert for locals, destination shoppers and travelers alike. Initially developed as a “look a day” website, the brand has grown into a full community of users looking for a blast of style inspiration, local shopping advice, editorial, ratings, and reviews. Additional features...
Founded a decade ago on the premise that a well-made tie shouldn’t cost a fortune, The Tie Bar has become the #1 e-commerce destination for stylish men's accessories - namely neckties, bow ties, tie bars, pocket squares, socks and a host of other products. By designing its own products and offering the largest selection online, The Tie Bar allows men...
Public Rec makes leisure apparel that fits. Whether you’re staying in or venturing out, our stylish take on high quality, tailored comfort allows you to focus on what you do, not what you’re wearing.
We live and breathe festival season all year round and are passionate about creating pieces you will feel amazing in. To us, Festy Besty means good vibes, great times and best friends. We have styled thousands of festival goers, performers and celebs, but our favorite moments are meeting all of you IRL!
