Levi KeswickThis 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. RiseUp Fashion
The idea behind this startup: Oceans Apart stands for modern, trendy activewear of the highest quality, sustainably produced and 100% vegan.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Fashion
Founders: Jens Paul Engelmann, Max Algner
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2. Lukso
The idea behind this startup: LUKSO is an open blockchain ecosystem specifically created for the fashion and lifestyle industry.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Blockchain, Fashion, Information Technology
Founders: Marjorie Hernandez De Vogelsteller, Fabian Vogelsteller
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3. FOURSOURCE
The idea behind this startup: FOURSOURCE is one of the fastest growing and most relevant market networks for B2B apparel sourcing worldwide.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Fashion, Internet, Marketplace, Shoes, Social Network
Founders: Godecke Wessel
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4. Buckle & Seam
The idea behind this startup: Buckle & Seam is special personalized leather bags, purses and accessories company.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion
Founders: Steven Bartlett
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5. Panaprium
The idea behind this startup: Panaprium is a direct-to-consumer apparel company that leverages technology to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable fashion.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion
Founders: Alexandre Assoune
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6. QVSTA
The idea behind this startup: QVSTA is an expanding online platform for talents, agents and content creators in the creative industry
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Advertising, Fashion, Marketing, Retail
Founders: Julius Henne, Ludwig Henne
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7. RE-NT
The idea behind this startup: Digital Platform build AI powered rental software connecting fashion brands with end-consumers to offer a clothing-as-a-service model.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: CRM, E-Commerce, Fashion, Information Technology, Lifestyle
Founders: Robina von Stein
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8. ZyseMe
The idea behind this startup: ZyseMe is the fit-to-finish mass customization solution for fashion brands, retailers and producers.
Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce, Fashion, Industrial Automation, Machine Learning, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability
Founders: Bobby Östberg
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9. Boender & Beutel GmbH
The idea behind this startup: T-Shirts und andere Textilien günstig und individuell bedrucken oder besticken lassen bei x-print.de
Headquarters: Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Web Design
Founders: Unknown
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10. retraced
The idea behind this startup: retraced provides a SaaS solution enabling tracing of fashion supply chains with Blockchain technology – Building trust through transparency
Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Industries: Blockchain, Fashion, Information Technology, Internet, Retail Technology, SaaS, Social Impact, Software, Supply Chain Management
Founders: Lukas Pünder, Peter Merkert, Philipp Mayer
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11. UNOWN
The idea behind this startup: UNOWN enables people to subscribe to fashion instead of owning it.
Headquarters: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Industries: Fashion, Internet, Leasing, Rental, Social Impact, Subscription Service
Founders: Unknown
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12. Befeni GmbH
The idea behind this startup: Befeni is a textile and clothing company that manufactures dress shirts are made in our their manufactory.
Headquarters: Langenfeld, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Industries: Fashion, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Product Design, Web Design
Founders: Philip Kamp
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13. Vinokilo
The idea behind this startup: Vinokilo is a social enterprise that runs Germany’s biggest pop-up event for vintage clothes. Clothes are sold at a per kilo price
Headquarters: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, Events, Fashion, Food and Beverage
Founders: Unknown
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14. Shape Me
The idea behind this startup: Shape Me is a direct-to-consumer eCommerce for tailored high-quality shapewear for women.
Headquarters: München, Bayern, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion
Founders: Unknown
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15. the wearness
The idea behind this startup: the wearness is an online marketplace for sustainable clothing, accessories and beauty.
Headquarters: Munich, Bayern, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Founders: Jennifer Dixon, Julia Zirpel
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16. autoRetouch
The idea behind this startup: autoRetouch is the first end-to-end, automated image processing platform.
Headquarters: Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Image Recognition, Internet, PaaS, Photo Editing, Software
Founders: Unknown
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