Currently being used by over 200,000 retailers and over 8,600 brands, JOOR is the leading wholesale platform that connects brands and retailers. Launched in 2010 by Monica Bijoor, JOOR recently closed a $16M Series C round led by ITOCHU with participation from existing investors Canaan Partners and Battery Ventures. Already in 144 countries, JOOR plans to […]
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Rockets of Awesome Raises Another $19.5M to Empower Kids to Shop Online for Clothing
The common catchphrase that parents know best is being challenged by NYC fashion startup, Rockets of Awesome, which offers quality childrenswear at accessible prices. This direct-to-consumer brand fashion company gives younger kids the freedom to dress how they want by allowing them to personalize their own box of clothing from a range of patterns and colors. […]
Rebag Raises Another $25M to Be The Go To Destination for Buying And Selling Luxury Handbags
Keeping up with fashion trends can feel a lot like keeping up with the Smiths, but certain luxury items will stay in fashion forever – especially if they are coveted products like the Hermes Birkin. So, Rebag has taken this mentality and translated it into a thriving “seller-first” destination for buying and selling luxury handbags. […]
Sneaker Marketplace Stadium Goods Acquired by Farfetch for $250M
Stadium Goods, the sneaker multi-channel marketplace, has been acquired by Farfetch, the luxury fashion platform in a deal with an enterprise value of $250M.
This NYC Startup Has Created a Global Marketplace for Men’s Fashion
Nominations are now open for AlleyWatch’s 2019 NYC Tech Influencers feature. Know someone amazing who belongs on this list? Nominate them today here. Nominations open until 12/15. Every fashion enthusiast knows there comes a time when you have to sort through your closet and reevaluate your wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t benefit from it… Grailed […]
Conscious Consumerism in Fashion
During the Balanced Fashion event Sept.27th, focused on conscious shopping, we sat down with the industry thought leaders in ethical and sustainable fashion space. Our panelists: Patrick Duffy, Founder of Global Fashion Exchange & Intandem Creatives, Anabel Maldonado, Founder of The Psychology of Fashion, Tara St James, Founder of Study NY and Production Coordinator at Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator, Taryn Hipwell, the […]
Sarafan Raises $1M for the AI Engine That Identifies Fashion Items
The saying we all want what we can’t have may be outdated now that Sarafan Tech is around. This AI engine recognizes clothes, shoes, and beauty items from photos and videos. In less than 1.5 milliseconds, users can find exactly where to buy items from any content posted by their favorite media site, blog, or […]
This NYC Startup Makes Your Morning Routine Speedier Than Ever By Avoiding This
The dilemma of ‘to tuck’ or ‘not to tuck’ is a problem that people grapple with before getting dressed, and this problem is only exacerbated when shirts are not specifically designed to be tucked in. That’s why UNTUCKit was created. Since 2011, this NYC startup has been providing men with high-quality shirts designed specifically to […]
Willow Raises $2.5M to Bring Innovation To The Incontinence Market
Incontinence issues are never fun, and traditional incontinence undergarments often prioritize utility over style and comfortability, but Willow is a new startup that changes that by prioritizing style, comfort, value, and accessibility. The company produces extremely thin but super absorbent, odor-protected underwear, and everything is disposable. The brand is committed to privacy and delivers shipments […]
This NYC Startup Just Raised $1.7M to Prove that the Retail Apocalypse is Not Real
We’ve all heard the stats and have seen articles that mention how brick-and-mortar stores are coming to an end, but is that actually true? According to PERCH, the experiential marketing platform that uses patented, cutting-edge technology to give items a life of their own, the retail apocalypse is just talk. That’s because in the last […]
Blockchain Technology Applications in Fashion: Part 2
In the first article of this series, Application of Blockchain Technology in Fashion Industry, I wrote about the effects of blockchain on the pre-consumer aspects of a fashion product lifecycle. I covered the way supply chain can become transparent using blockchain products tracking on every stage of production. Blockchain can also facilitate the product authentication process […]