Top Illinois Fashion Startups (55)

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...

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...

Olfactif, hailed by Elle, Allure, InStyle, and Glamour magazines, is the original niche perfume discovery service for women and men. We are an online platform for introducing perfume lovers to the niche fragrance world through our critically acclaimed subscription service and sampling program.

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.

Gage Diamonds is Chicago's premier retailer of engagement rings, wedding bands, fine jewelry, and designer watches. Our retail showroom is located in Chicago's vibrant River North Gallery District, home to the latest wave of internet start-ups and packed with restaurants and excellent access to transportation and entertainment. The first of its kind, Gage Diamonds offers 100% no-credit-needed financing up to...

A different artist designs each and every shoe. Artists get global exposure and you get original shoes that stand out. www.bucketfeet.com

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. 

At Best of Seven, you'll find colorful, versatile apparel and accessories for game day and every day. Founded by a stylish sports fan looking for fashionable, colorful clothing and accessories to wear to sporting events, Best of Seven offers mix and match items in a broad color range for the big game or wherever life takes you! Best of Seven...

Central Standard Timing Introduces the World’s Thinnest Watch: The CST-01  Central Standard Timing, a Chicago-based company, is pleased to announce the debut of the world’s thinnest watch, the CST-01. An innovation in contemporary time keeping, at 0.80mm thick the CST-01 is thinner than a credit card and was inspired by the capabilities of E Ink’s electronic paper displays. Central Standard Timing created...

Stokkup is a revolutionary program that will boost efficiencies and shop communication. The screen printing industry is complex, your shop management system doesn’t have to be. From creating a work ticket, sourcing garments and sending artwork approvals to the dark room, scheduling work flow production is crucial to efficiencies and profits. If your shop is in need of work flow...

Mira creates design-forward and fashion-focused products that women actually want to wear, enabling them to get deeper insights around their habits and make healthier choices everyday. Our stylish, smart jewelry line not only captures your activity, but fits with your personal style and helps you feel better too. We believe tech, fashion and function are not mutually exclusive, and that...

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 constantly seeking the latest trends and offering them to you at customer friendly prices. Mila Grace predominantly features dresses for all occasions and all seasons, all year round. Party Dresses, Bachelorette, Girls Night Out, Date Night, Sun Dresses and even swimwear for all you babes who love the water.

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...

Tangiblee is a fast-growing, profitable B2B SaaS (e-commerce) start-up (and Techstars 2014 alum) that is changing the way online shoppers experience product content. Our Product Experience Platform extracts a retailer's existing product content (imagery & product specs)and transforms it into interactive experiences for online shoppers - dramatically improving our retail clients' critical business metrics such as Conversion Rate, Average Order...

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...

The Wool Maker is a US brand, we have stores in USA & UK. As an expert in making woolen clothes, our jackets and clothes are the perfect fit for the people that want to embrace fashion. We mix warmth with fashion so that our customers can get the best clothing experience. Shop now!

Styku helps consumers find clothing that fits without trying them on. Unlike virtual fitting rooms, that don't predict size or fit, Styku leveraged Microsoft's Kinect for Windows devices to measure the real shape of consumers and matches their shape with the real shape of clothing. Once measured, consumers can view their recommendations via a private link on the web. Styku...

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...

Brideside is a concierge shopping experience that makes bridal party planning a piece of cake. Our dedicated style consultants work closely with brides and bridesmaids to curate their vision from our collection of leading designers. We are a rapidly growing team of innovators, fashion lovers, technologists and can-doers--join our team!