Top Illinois Fashion Startups (54)
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...
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.
Luxury Garage Sale ("LGS") is an upscale consignment brand headquartered in Chicago. We offer a curated, high-fashion product assortment in our consignment boutiques, online and through our personal stylists. Named as one of Lucky's favorite boutiques in the country, Luxury Garage Sale has been featured in Refinery29, Marie Claire, Elle, Daily Candy, Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago Magazine, Racked, NBC, FOX and...
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...
Rinica is a family woman-owned skin-care startup from Chicago and our products are Made in USA We are based in the suburbs of Chicago, right smack in the middle of the country. We believe in developing local community by bringing 21-century jobs - and we know that natural skin care is the future of skincare industry.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Chipkos is an online shopping destination for sharing and social curation to support causes. The site features thousands of charities and products from thousands of stores including Amazon, eBay, Nordstrom, Target, Gap, Patagonia, Barnes & Noble, Nike, Zara, Toms, Ralph Lauren, Apple and many more. Since our founding mid 2011, we have generated over $100K in revenue through online sales.
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....
I created See Song Designs to provide trendy and fashionable women with unique and high quality jewelry at an attainable price point.See Song Designs mixes bold pieces with bright colors that are inspired by floral and geometric patterns. I love using intricate knotting and weaving techniques to create one of a kind pieces.Fashion jewelry and accessories have always appealed to...
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...
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...
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.
Liken is an app that allows you to get trusted recommendations of people from your phone or Twitter contacts while you shop. Simply take pictures of what you are interested in comparing, choose your friends whose option you want and send, then sit back and see what you people recommend! It's never been easier to make better shopping decisions!


































