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. Closely
The idea behind this startup: Closely creates sportswear for momen.
Headquarters: Göteborg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Industries: Fashion
Founders: Unknown
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2. Hoofstep
The idea behind this startup: Hoofstep is a mobile app for horse owners.
Headquarters: Helsingborg, Skane Lan, Sweden
Industries: Fashion, Information Technology, Mobile Apps
Founders: Priscilla Olsson
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3. Wacay
The idea behind this startup: Wacay provides clothing manufactured for sustainable style rather than seasonal fashion.
Headquarters: Hovås, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Industries: Fashion, Leisure, Manufacturing, Product Design, Sustainability
Founders: Evelina Bryngelsson, Magnus Liljeblad
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4. Boositifed
The idea behind this startup: Boositifed operates as an influencer platform.
Headquarters: Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden
Industries: Brand Marketing, Consulting, Fashion
Founders: Imad Ibrahim, Nathalie Lameri
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5. Afound
The idea behind this startup: Afound sells menswear and womenswear online and in stores.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Fashion, Marketing, Retail, Sales
Founders: Unknown
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6. CDLP
The idea behind this startup: Menswear
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Fashion
Founders: Unknown
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7. Off Script
The idea behind this startup: Off Script is the best way for creators to set up their very own e-commerce, sell products they love, and help their community.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Shopping
Founders: Gus Fune, Henrietta Fromholtz, Pontus Karlsson
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8. SWATI Cosmetics
The idea behind this startup: E-commerce
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle
Founders: Vishal Nanda
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9. Hyber
The idea behind this startup: Imagine all the stuff your child needs growing up. Hyber is a rental platform for short use, long lasting kids products.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Children, E-Commerce, Fashion, Product Design, Retail, Sustainability
Founders: Douglas Heidergren
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10. Astrid Wild
The idea behind this startup: Astrid Wild is an outdoor clothing brand designed for women.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Outdoors
Founders: Jemina Pomoell, Maria Paulsson Rönnbäck
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11. Lace Laboratory
The idea behind this startup: Lace Laboratory is a swedish company that provides high quality lingerie.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Fashion, Lingerie
Founders: Unknown
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12. Boldliving.se
The idea behind this startup: An e-commerce site focusing on scandinavian design.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Web Design
Founders: Sebastian Plengier Ehrnfelt
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13. Baetes
The idea behind this startup: Baetes develops the next-generation e-commerce platform for the fashion industry.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Shopping
Founders: Erik Sjoberg, Filip Waak, Fredrik Heiding
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14. KSTING
The idea behind this startup: A digital booking platform for fashion professionals
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Fashion, Photography, Staffing Agency
Founders: Erwan Lemonnier
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15. Hackyourcloset.com
The idea behind this startup: Hackyourcloset.com was founded in 2019 to reduce and prevent waste in the apparel industry.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Big Data, Fashion, Subscription Service
Founders: Lisa Gautier, Mikaela Larsell Ayesa
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16. CLOKKA
The idea behind this startup: CLOKKA is the safest way to buy and sell watches.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle, Retail
Founders: Chris Knight, Olof Sjöstedt
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17. The WOW Closet
The idea behind this startup: Designer dress rental service based on sharing economy
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Consumer Lending, Fashion, Rental, Retail, Sharing Economy, Sustainability
Founders: Oksana Poliakova
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18. xNomad
The idea behind this startup: Xnomad is a marketplace for short-term retail space connecting brands and e-commerce stores.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Commercial Real Estate, E-Commerce, Fashion, Marketplace, Real Estate, Retail
Founders: Jonathan Haralambakis
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19. Daisy Grace
The idea behind this startup: A combined media & retail & ecommerce concept based on women’s wear.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Digital Media, E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail
Founders: Hannah Widell
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20. TPH (The Pasta Haters)
The idea behind this startup: The first software solution dedicated to independent vintage shops.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: B2B, E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail, Retail Technology, Software
Founders: Lisa Gautier, Maki Kobayashi
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21. Left or Right
The idea behind this startup: Left or Right is a social decision app that helps its users make everyday decisions with confidence and ease.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: Fashion, Mobile Apps, Social
Founders: Anna Kult, Henrik Sandström, Lisa Rytter, Maryam Gharemani, Pelle Almquist, Sofi Fahrman
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22. Drool
The idea behind this startup: Explore the latest fashion and accessories at the best prices possible.
Headquarters: Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Lifestyle, Service Industry
Founders: Axel Skytting, Gustav Bauer
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