This article showcases Levi Keswick’s top picks for the best ‘Fashion’ startups. These startups are taking a variety of approaches to innovating in the Fashion’ industry, but are all exceptional startups well worth a follow.
We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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1. Hey Sara
The idea behind this startup: Hey Sara is about friends, fun and fashion. Find your own style or be guided by our lifestyle looks and inspirations.
Headquarters: Arundel, Victoria, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion
Founders: Unknown
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2. Adzurra
The idea behind this startup: Mobile app marketplace that connects shoppers to retailers in their area by allowing shoppers to see what’s in-store prior to walking in.
Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion, Marketplace, Retail Technology, Software
Founders: Unknown
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3. Lána
The idea behind this startup: An online, peer-to-peer marketplace where you can list, discover and borrow quality clothes for all occasions.
Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Industries: Fashion
Founders: Edda Hamar
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4. LOTCHE App
The idea behind this startup: LOTCHE is an app for purchasing clothing and accessories.
Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Industries: Android, Apps, E-Commerce, Fashion, iOS, Mobile, Software
Founders: Unknown
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5. Dancing With Her
The idea behind this startup: Dancing With Her is a small Australian business dedicated to breaking the hetero-normative barriers of the wedding industry.
Headquarters: Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
Industries: Blogging Platforms, Fashion, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Publishing
Founders: Tara Baker
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6. NEXXT TO SKIN
The idea behind this startup: NEXXT TO SKIN is an Australian based online lingerie boutique selling Lingerie products for women.
Headquarters: Craigieburn, Victoria, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Lingerie, Retail, Shopping
Founders: Unknown
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7. Birdee
The idea behind this startup: Helping retailers to create a customised shopping experience
Headquarters: Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
Industries: Fashion, Retail
Founders: Michael Huisinkveld
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8. Peekal
The idea behind this startup: Peekal operates short-term retail popups that allows online fashion labels to have a retail presence at low cost.
Headquarters: Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
Industries: Fashion, Retail
Founders: Ben O’Connor
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9. July
The idea behind this startup: July is a direct-to-consumer luggage brand that can own the travel experience for a new generation. (Instagram @july)
Headquarters: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Industries: Consumer, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Internet of Things, Product Design, Retail, Travel
Founders: Athan Didaskalou, Richard Li
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10. Shophunter Pty Ltd
The idea behind this startup: Shophunter is a place where you can shop the world’s coolest hoods, live on mobile.
Headquarters: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion, Shopping
Founders: Unknown
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11. MANRAGS
The idea behind this startup: MANRAGS is a FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING company.
Headquarters: Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia
Industries: Fashion, Shipping
Founders: Unknown
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12. The Volte
The idea behind this startup: Peer-to-Peer Designer Fashion Rental Marketplace
Headquarters: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle, Marketplace, Tourism, Travel
Founders: BERNADETTE OLIVIER
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13. the urge
The idea behind this startup: The urge is a fashion search engine providing shoppers with access to all the world’s leading brands, stores & online retailers in one place
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail Technology, Search Engine, Shopping
Founders: Cayley Ostrin, Doron Ostrin
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14. Make My Piece
The idea behind this startup: Make My Piece allows customer to design their home interiors online and then customize and buy the furniture made to order for them.
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet
Founders: Unknown
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15. Shop You
The idea behind this startup: Shop You is simplifying shopping and saving you time by matching you with brands that suit your style, preferences and body shape.
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce, Fashion, Machine Learning, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Shopping
Founders: Emma Sharley, Kelly Slessor
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16. Mys Tyler
The idea behind this startup: Mys Tyler is the mobile fashion app that matches women to others who have a similar size, shape and style.
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: Fashion, Media and Entertainment, Social Media
Founders: David Vandenberg, Sarah Neill
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17. Blocktexx
The idea behind this startup: BlockTexx is a clean technology company that recovers polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing.
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: Fashion, Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing, Recycling, Textiles
Founders: Adrian Jones, Graham Ross
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18. Bandicoot Imaging Sciences
The idea behind this startup: Bandicoot Imaging Sciences creates a sophisticated digital rendering of clothing materials from photos.
Headquarters: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: Fashion, Retail
Founders: David Monaghan
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19. Hear Us Roar
The idea behind this startup: Hear Us Roar is an online retail store that provides fashion-related products.
Headquarters: Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail
Founders: Unknown
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