Top Illinois Fashion Startups (54)
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...
Rare Dirndl is traditional German clothing that is fresh, modern and edgy made for fashion forward men and women. The design studio is located in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of Chicago. Our focus is to bring a contemporary look at the traditional dirndls, lederhosen, and tracht.
Premium sock company for those who value their time, convenience, and love the feeling of new socks.
The Bra Lab is a brand new patented design concept that features three separate bra components, multiple loops on the interior of the cups and back straps along with a silicone non slip strip on the inside of the back strap. This allows a multitude of strap position options as well as a strapless feature.
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...
A different artist designs each and every shoe. Artists get global exposure and you get original shoes that stand out. www.bucketfeet.com
APIs, white label products and developer tools for retailers, marketplaces and fintech companies. Offerings include appraisal technology, infinite closet platform, digital currency, search engine and e-commerce software.
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...
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...
PlusNavigator seeks to empower full figured women apparel consumers around the world by providing education, acknowledgement, and information in an easy, accessible manner. PlusNavigator is the first online comprehensive service based resource for persons who shop and/or wear full-figured (plus size/extended size) clothing. PlusNavigator assists consumers in the following ways:Platform for social interaction with peer reviews and feedback on shopping locations,...
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...
Now there is a stylish solution for busy moms and dads craving convenience and fashionable choices when shopping for their kids. Mac & Mia, a new children’s clothing service, delivers stylish and consciously-crafted pieces, handpicked by style experts, to customers’ doorsteps. The Mac & Mia experience allows parents nationwide to skip the shopping trip and easily outfit their newborn to six-year-olds...
Seesaw Society creates classically beautiful children's clothing for infants and toddlers. Some time ago, two friends (and moms) began talking about an idea for children’s wear. A line filled with clean, classic, and delightfully playful designs for little ones. Timeless, quality clothing that makes dressing children stylishly a cinch--whether you're off to a playdate at the park or a special celebration....
Quality and affordability go hand in hand at Antarctic Leather. We understand the importance of providing products that not only meet high standards but also remain accessible to a diverse range of customers. By partnering with reputable tanneries, we can guarantee that our leather is processed using the finest materials and adheres to stringent quality control measures. This serves as...
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!
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.
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...



































