51 Best Fashion Startups Headquartered in California

51 Best Fashion Startups Headquartered in California

October 24, 2020
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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. Adv3nture

The idea behind this startup: Adv3nture is an apparel lifestyle brand that creates clothing and backpacks for travel.

Headquarters: Beverly Hills, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Lifestyle, Retail

Founders: Mel Lamprey, Zane Lamprey

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2. Life Token

The idea behind this startup: Life Token is an ecommerce Jewelry brand with the mission of spreading kindness and positivity.

Headquarters: Beverly Hills, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Jewelry, Lifestyle, Wellness

Founders: Brad Hunstable, Jimmy Wang

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3. CCCXXXIII

The idea behind this startup: CCCXXXIII is redefining the concept of luxury through the quality and craftsmanship of each product.

Headquarters: Beverly Hills, California, United States

Industries: Consumer Goods, Fashion, Retail

Founders: Unknown

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4. Facetory

The idea behind this startup: Facetory provides glorious refillable well of sheet masks.

Headquarters: Brea, California, United States

Industries: Beauty, Cosmetics, Fashion, Wellness

Founders: Unknown

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5. Sheer

The idea behind this startup: Sheer is a manufacturer of an apparel tech brand designed to offer alternatives focused on wardrobe essentials for women.

Headquarters: Calabasas, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Retail

Founders: Sheer Sebag

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6. Poppy Angeloff

The idea behind this startup: Jewelry for Victorian Girls Living in the Modern World

Headquarters: Chatsworth, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Jewelry

Founders: Doe Deere

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7. Relovv

The idea behind this startup: Relovv is a fashion marketplace and community where members buy, sell, and connect.

Headquarters: Chatsworth, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Marketplace, Women’s

Founders: Unknown

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8. New Manhattan

The idea behind this startup: Automated Tailoring Technology, Automation

Headquarters: Chatsworth, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Industrial Automation

Founders: Unknown

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9. Pixel Eyewear

The idea behind this startup: Protect your eyes from screens with our computer eyewear. Less eye strain & better sleep!

Headquarters: City Of Industry, California, United States

Industries: Eyewear, Fashion, Health Care, Wellness

Founders: Unknown

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10. Mi Terro

The idea behind this startup: We are the world’s biotech that re-engineers food waste into sustainable fibers to replace plastic for fashion and packaging industries.

Headquarters: City Of Industry, California, United States

Industries: Biotechnology, CleanTech, Consumer Goods, Fashion, Lifestyle, Packaging Services, Waste Management

Founders: Robert Luo

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11. Inktale

The idea behind this startup: Simplest online print product marketplace

Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California, United States

Industries: Digital Entertainment, E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Marketplace, Social Media

Founders: Unknown

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12. Savage X Fenty: Lingerie by Rihanna

The idea behind this startup: Savage X Fenty celebrates fearlessness, confidence and inclusivity.

Headquarters: El Segundo, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail

Founders: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

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13. OutSize

The idea behind this startup: An online apparel platform specializing in accurate consumer sizing.

Headquarters: Escondido, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Machine Learning, Retail, Retail Technology, Shopping

Founders: Luke Imai, Miriam Abdoh, Sekaye Knutson

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14. Rodeo Quincy Inc.

The idea behind this startup: Western Fashion

Headquarters: Exeter, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Leisure

Founders: Unknown

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15. Fashmates

The idea behind this startup: Fashmates uniquely combines the power of community and AI technology to inspire and serve consumers, professional stylists and brands.

Headquarters: Fremont, California, United States

Industries: Communities, E-Commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle, Professional Networking, Professional Services

Founders: A Singh, Harish Ramchandani

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16. FashionDx Inc

The idea behind this startup: 360 degree, AI-guided, Digital Retail Solutions for the new normal.

Headquarters: Fremont, California, United States

Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Fashion, Machine Learning, Personalization, Retail Technology

Founders: Tanushree Jana

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17. socialmix

The idea behind this startup: At socialmix, we’re creating a mobile experience and lifestyle brand for the cocktail beverage industry.

Headquarters: Fremont, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Food and Beverage, Mobile Apps

Founders: Gary Gilkison

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18. Paws Puppy

The idea behind this startup: Paws Puppy is an online retailer providing competitive prices on dog toys, dog supplies.

Headquarters: Garden Grove, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail

Founders: Unknown

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19. CONSORTIUM

The idea behind this startup: CONSORTIUM is a ‘comprehensive-channel’ specialty retail platform bringing Mass Customization to the masses.

Headquarters: Glendale, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail, Retail Technology

Founders: Sam Payrovi

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20. Bouquet Bar

The idea behind this startup: Launched in early 2017, Bouquet Bar is a gifting platform selling beautiful florals and unique gifts in luxiorious designer boxes.

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle, Product Design

Founders: David Yusuf, Sal Aziz

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21. LAWLESS Beauty

The idea behind this startup: LAWLESS Beauty offers clean color cosmetics focused on high-impact, full-coverage products.

Headquarters: La Jolla, California, United States

Industries: Beauty, Consumer Goods, Cosmetics, Fashion

Founders: Annie Lawless

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22. The Next Native

The idea behind this startup: A California based online clothing boutique featuring all your favorite brands!

Headquarters: La Mesa, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion

Founders: Unknown

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23. Vape Shop Online USA – Vapori Vape

The idea behind this startup: Vapori Vape is USA online Vape Shop. It is #1 online vape shop for all vapers seeking to buy a vape vape, vape cartridge and vape mods, pods

Headquarters: Long Beach, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Health Care

Founders: Unknown

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24. mnml.la

The idea behind this startup: mnml is an online-only apparel company that offers high-quality, progressive designs without the retail markup.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion

Founders: Matthew Fields

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25. GOOD AMERICAN

The idea behind this startup: A new generation lifestyle brand for the empowered woman who wants to make the most of herself, inside and out.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: B2C, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion

Founders: Emma Grede, Khloé Kardashian

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26. Planet Express Shipping LLC

The idea behind this startup: Planet Express is an US based package forwarding company providing US address for international customers for their shopping.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail

Founders: Unknown

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27. Birdy Grey

The idea behind this startup: Direct-to-consumer bridal startup providing millennial bridal parties with aspirational gowns at affordable prices.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Wedding

Founders: Grace Lee, Monica Ashauer

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28. Anese.co

The idea behind this startup: Anese is a direct to consumer skincare company empowering women to embrace their bodies through community and self care.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Health Care

Founders: Unknown

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29. Cubcoats

The idea behind this startup: Cubcoats is a venture-backed, startup creating one-of-a-kind, 2-in-1 products that kids love.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion

Founders: Spencer Markel, Zac Park

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30. JW PEI

The idea behind this startup: JW PEI is a fashion brand that designs women’s vegan leather backpack.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Women’s

Founders: Unknown

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31. Entireworld

The idea behind this startup: Provider of an online marketplace designed to offer on-demand consumer products.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Marketing

Founders: Unknown

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32. Little Sleepies

The idea behind this startup: Little Sleepies is an e-commerce shop that provides sleepwear for babies, kids and adults.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion

Founders: Unknown

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33. 11 Honore

The idea behind this startup: 11Honoré a size-inclusive shopping site that for the first time ever, gives more women the option to experience the best designer clothing

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Product Design, Retail, Shopping

Founders: Kathryn Retzer, Patrick Herning

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34. LA Collective

The idea behind this startup: Vertically-integrated fashion brand incubator which develops lines in partnership with celebrities and social media influencers.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Incubators

Founders: Jaynee Silvers Singer, Karl Singer

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35. Harper Wilde

The idea behind this startup: Harper Wilde owns and operates an online portal for shopping lingerie.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion, Lingerie, Women’s

Founders: Jane Fisher, Jenna Kerner

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36. For Days

The idea behind this startup: For Days is a new OS for manufacturing and commerce.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Manufacturing

Founders: Kristy Caylor, Mary Saunders

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37. Thrilling

The idea behind this startup: Thrilling puts favorite vintage and secondhand clothing stores online.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion

Founders: Brad Mallow, Shilla Kim-Parker

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38. Zungle

The idea behind this startup: Zungle develops sunglasses with built-in bone conduction speaker and noise cancelling mic.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Lifestyle, Wearables

Founders: Chris Hong, David Park, David Park, Jason Yang, Sean Bang, Sean Bang

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39. Flex Suits

The idea behind this startup: YOUR SOURCE FOR FINE, AFFORDABLE MENSWEAR

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Product Design

Founders: Unknown

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40. Tinted

The idea behind this startup: TINTED is a digital community focused on the representation of all the shades in between.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Retail

Founders: Unknown

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41. Ateyo

The idea behind this startup: Apparel designed specifically for gamers. Comfy IRL. Virtually Unstoppable.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: eSports, Fashion, Gaming

Founders: Breanne Harrison- Pollock, Rachel Feinberg

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42. PixieLane

The idea behind this startup: Platform and community for mom entrepreneurs selling kids & women’s apparel via hybrid e-commerce and direct sales distribution model.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Direct Sales, E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail

Founders: Danit Benito, Kristen Uppal, Lori Price, Yoni Kassar

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43. BSAMPLY

The idea behind this startup: BSAMPLY is a B2B Sales Platform designed to make sales processes easier and faster. From research to purchase.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: B2B, Data Integration, E-Commerce, Fashion, Operating Systems, SaaS, Sales Automation, Software, Textiles

Founders: Andrea Fiume, Federico Bianchi

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44. Max-bone

The idea behind this startup: Max-bonean is an elevated pet label company.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion

Founders: Parisa Fowles-Pazdro

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45. Buy2Bee

The idea behind this startup: Cross Border Fashion and Luxury B2B + Dropshipping

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: B2B, E-Commerce, Fashion

Founders: Unknown

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46. Switch

The idea behind this startup: Unlimited access to luxury, designer jewelry.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Collaborative Consumption, E-Commerce, Fashion, Jewelry, Rental, Retail

Founders: Adriel Darvish, Elliott Darvish

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47. Flip Fit

The idea behind this startup: Flip Fit is a fashion focused social media application

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Shopping, Social Media

Founders: Jonathan Ellman

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48. Pop & Suki

The idea behind this startup: Direct-to-consumer accessories brand co-founded by best friends Suki Waterhouse and Poppy Jamie

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Jewelry, Lifestyle

Founders: Leo Seigal, Poppy Jamie, Suki Waterhouse

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49. Miles and Milan

The idea behind this startup: Miles and Milan is an apparel and fashion platform for children.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Children, Fashion, Retail

Founders: Shennel Fuller

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50. Argent

The idea behind this startup: Argent is an online retailer of women’s clothing and apparel.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion, Retail

Founders: Eleanor Turner, Sali Christeson

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51.MusicLens

The idea behind this startup: MusicLens is a maker of smart glasses designed for use in daily life.

Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States

Industries: Fashion

Founders: Junyi Liu

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LeviKeswick serves as a vibrant hub for diverse individuals to share their stories, absorb and contribute to emerging fashion trends, lifestyle concepts, and innovative ideas. We offer valuable insights and advice, amalgamating information painstakingly curated by experts in the field, alongside fashion connoisseurs and influential social media personalities.