Top Illinois Fashion Startups (53)
EditFirst generation product is a high-end, classic piece of jewelry which targets IoT home connectivity applications by controling various smart home devices such as thermostat, door locks, wireless speakers, etc. without carrying your smartphone. In addition, it provides smartphone notifications, activity tracking and many other features for...
Premium sock company for those who value their time, convenience, and love the feeling of new socks.
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...
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...
Closet in the Cloud is a fashion recommendation engine that finds items you'll love from your favorite stores.
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...
Online shopping is boring. You click on thumbnails and look at images
AN EXPRESSION OF YOU NEW in 2013! We are pleased to announce Cross Bags. Our new bag company that pairs timeless good looks with hardworking features, continuing the legacy of the quality LexiWynn custom experience. Cross Bags is first on Kickstarter and then available for custom order through LexiWynn starting Spring 2013. Since 2006, LexiWynn has been dedicated to helping each customer...
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.
At Neural Trend, we believe in data that translate into actionable insights for apparel retailers. We then take these insights and propagate them into the future of apparel fashion.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Heirlume is a fine jewelry e-commerce site with a focus on helping men find the perfect gift for their significant other. The website has a predictive gifting recommendation engine, unique inventory and takes a data-focused approach. In our gifting experience, we use a personalization algorithm and a social voting tool to help a gift buyer find...
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.
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....
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!
