Top Illinois Fashion Startups (55)
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...
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...
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,...
Petite Plume was inspired by the desire to create sophisticated and comfortable sleepwear in the most exquisite cotton available. In this elegant range of sleepwear, you will see elements of classic colors and styles reminiscent of a bygone era. The finest attention to detail can be seen throughout the range, from engraved buttons and tuck pointing to handwritten gift cards and...
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...
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.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
Welcome to Fewer, Better. Fewer, better is the philosophy behind everything we do. We create timeless collections for the modern woman through meticulous design, carefully selected fabrics and simple functionality. Each piece is made with integrity and kindness from the highest-quality materials and created by skilled craftsmen throughout Europe, South America, China, and the United States. Cuyana is driving dynamic changes in the...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.


































