These are the Top Clothing and Apparel Startups in United States (2021)

June 14, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best United States based Clothing and Apparel startups. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Clothing and Apparel industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

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We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies 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

Top United States Clothing and Apparel Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

AskLily

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AI solution empowering brands and retailers with data on the preferences of their online shoppers.

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treet

treet

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Treet helps fashion brands own their resale experience by launching their own fully-branded resale marketplace.

Skims

Skims

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Skims is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear.

The Fascination

The Fascination

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The Fascination is an eCommerce firm that provides clothing, food, lifestyle, wellness, beauty products, home decor, and accessories.

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Creatively

Creatively

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Creatively connects the creative community through best-in-class portfolios, collaborative features, and opportunities around the globe.

Queenly

Queenly

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Queenly is a marketplace and search engine for the formalwear industry.

FINESSE

FINESSE

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FINESSE is a fashion house that leverages AI on big data and community feedback to predict trends and optimize distribution.

RTFKT

RTFKT

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RTFKT is a developer of custom sneakers designed for video game enthusiasts.

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Flip Fit

Flip Fit

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Flip Fit is a fashion focused social media application

Ubasti

Ubasti

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Ubasti allows models and aspiring models to monetize their content using blockchain NFT technology.

SILQ

SILQ

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Delivering in-line intelligence online.

Syrup Tech

Syrup Tech

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Syrup is a machine learning decision-support system for inventory optimization in retail

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Mockingbird

Mockingbird

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Mockingbird is a new baby gear brand on a mission to empower parents.

Wearloom

Wearloom

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The hub for resale clothing.

SOCKSOHO

SOCKSOHO

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India’s largest Direct to Consumer Socks Brand for Men

Everywhere Apparel

Everywhere Apparel

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Everywhere Apparel manufactures clothes created from recycled textiles intended to clean the earth while clothing the planet.

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Short Story

Short Story

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Short Story is the first online retailer and top rated personal styling service focused exclusively on petite women’s sizing.

IN-HOUSE APPAREL

IN-HOUSE APPAREL

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Online Fashion Marketplace

Gales

Gales

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Gales manufactures footwear for healthcare professionals, delivering comfort, support, and protection.

Fitted Laundry

Fitted Laundry

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Fitted is bridging the gap between laundry and fashion.

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Katla

Katla

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Sustainable direct-to-consumer fashion

Kassa Trade, Inc.

Kassa Trade, Inc.

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An apparel manufacturer for both the physical and digital worlds.

COUTURME

COUTURME

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COUTURME is AI-powered custom dress designer online, starting with bridal and formal gowns.

Neatsy AI

Neatsy AI

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Sneaker platform with AI-driven fit recommendations.

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PulpoAR

PulpoAR

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PulpoAR is developing integrated augmented shopping technology and AR commerce platforms for retail.

Happiest Community

Happiest Community

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Global Community + Lifestyle Brand on a mission to ‘Make Humanity Happy’™. Our Community and Products sow & grow happiness

TRILL

TRILL

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TRILL is an app that allows users to purchase and discover new streetwear items.

Kandui Holdings

Kandui Holdings

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Kandui’s priority is building long term value for acquired brands, start-ups and other partnerships.

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ShopYourFit

ShopYourFit

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The Fashion Meta-Search Engine that matches users with clothes that will fit them properly

CasheApp

CasheApp

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CasheApp is an aggregator in the sneaker and streetwear market that allows users to make intelligent buying and selling decisions

Glyph

Glyph

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Glyph is a minimalism company. Our shoes are digitally knitted to be the only pair of shoes a person needs to own.

Illest

Illest

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Minimal abstraction apparel by BLVCK DIVMOND.

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Moda Design District

Moda Design District

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Marketplace

Kicksnation

Kicksnation

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Kicksnation is a provider of online platform focused on the modern sneaker.

Storey

Storey

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Storey is a digital wardrobe organization system that will benefit consumers.

Xena Workwear Inc.

Xena Workwear Inc.

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Crafting stylish, comfortable safety footwear and apparel for women in STEM and the trades.

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Runway Buy

Runway Buy

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Runway Buy is a video mobile and web marketplace for both established and emerging fashion designers.

Snaps Ventures

Snaps Ventures

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Snaps Ventures is a manufacturer of snaps for caps intended for national basketball association.

The Mercer Club

The Mercer Club

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The Mercer Club is an online rental marketplace for luxury clothing.

Harper Coats

Harper Coats

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Harper Coats makes modern outerwear at accessible prices so customers can fall in love with winter again.

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FashionDx Inc

FashionDx Inc

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The complete AI Stylist for e-com, in-store clienteling & conversational commerce !

Radical Girl Gang

Radical Girl Gang

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Radical Girl Gang is the online marketplace to shop emerging women-owned brands.

Snip

Snip

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Engine-aggregator powered by Artificial Intelligence to search smartly and quickly for best deals in fashion market

Fit to Form

Fit to Form

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Fit to Form is an online portal for shopping women dresses based on their exact measurements.

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Woolloomooloo Shoe

Woolloomooloo Shoe

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Woolloomooloo Shoe manufactures footwear made from quality Australian merino wool.

B224 USA Co.

B224 USA Co.

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Fragrances & Baby Apparels

it81

it81

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It81 is a fashion and clothing apparel.

AROS

AROS

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Asos is an online platform engaged in the retail of fashion and beauty products for men and women.

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Ana Luisa

Ana Luisa

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Ana Luisa offers sustainable jewelry directly to consumers.

Stylette Kids

Stylette Kids

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Stylette Kids provides an accessible platform with high quality clothing for rent.

DressX

DressX

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DressX is the largest fashion store of digital-only collections from most well-known brands and 3D designers.

StayCool Brands

StayCool Brands

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Patented a cap with in-built ventilation system to reduce heat exposure in work environments to the head & neck area.

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VATA 7

VATA 7

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VATA 7 offers sports lovers sporting goods and clothing accessories.

socialmix

socialmix

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A mobile app for personalized cocktail recommendations and services.

PLAY OUT APPAREL

PLAY OUT APPAREL

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PLAY OUT APPAREL is an apparel and fashion company that specializes in design and distribution of gender-equal underwear and athleisure

Scout

Scout

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Scout is a workflow tool designed to automate and streamline everything to do with managing alternative assets.

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Swoptop

Swoptop

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A platform where women trade the dresses they only wear once

EleVate

EleVate

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Elevate is a new brand of custom shoe insoles.

DOWNKORE

DOWNKORE

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DOWNKORE is a community platform for the global dance community.

Lalo

Lalo

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Lalo is a modern baby and toddler brand built for today’s families.

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Riverside Apparel

Riverside Apparel

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Riverside Apparel provides comfortable and classy clothing for toddlers to adults.

ONDO

ONDO

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ONDO is an ethical apparel brand that reinvents wardrobe essentials, starting with No Show socks.

Saie

Saie

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Saie is a cosmetic company that offers a toxic-free cosmetics beauty brand and affordable and effective makeup.

Tapestry Girls

Tapestry Girls

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Tapestry Girls is a global distributor of tapestries, home decor and furnishings.

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GRACI NOIR

GRACI NOIR

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GRACI NOIR is a clothing line founded by Jamaican musician Grace ‘Spice’ Hamilton.

Halfdays

Halfdays

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The first outdoor apparel company built from the ground up for women

Lumacart

Lumacart

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A hybrid commerce platform converging local commerce and ecommerce. We are democratizing shopping for shoppers.

Fuego

Fuego

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Fuego is a dance-inspired athleisure brand with a line of patent-pending dance sneakers

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Taelor

Taelor

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Taelor helps busy men look good without the commitment of buying clothes. AI-powered menswear rental subscription service in the U.S.

Fashmates

Fashmates

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Fashmates is an AI-powered styling platform that powers outfit-based shopping recommendations for online fashion brands.

Pristēm

Pristēm

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Reimagining laundry & dry cleaning services.

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Borobabi

Borobabi

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Borobabi is a circular clothing solution that offers ethically and sustainably crafted clothing.

Shopr

Shopr

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Online marketplace that connects shoppers to the local apparel stores around them to get their items delivered within 2-hours.

The Perfect Jean

The Perfect Jean

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The Perfect Jean For Perfect and Imperfect Men

Seam

Seam

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Seam adds convenience to travelers by getting their rental items in the hotel closet before they arrive.

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Haus of Jaeger

Haus of Jaeger

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A premier strategy consulting firm in PR, branding, celebrity relations, social media & growth strategy for the luxury & fashion industry.

Dora Maar

Dora Maar

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Dora Maar is a marketplace for pre-owned luxury fashion creating a new luxury consignment shopping experience.

Rent-a-Romper

Rent-a-Romper

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Rental Clothing for Children

ANOMA Inc.

ANOMA Inc.

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Online marketplace for beauty products.

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DXM

DXM

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DXM provides open technology and MFG platforms for apparel and footwear companies.

Perk

Perk

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Methodically engineered essentials that let you do Monday, look Friday, and feel Sunday. It’s daily wear with simple shopping.

Bundl

Bundl

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Bundl is a marketplace and management platform for children’s and baby apparel and accessories.

NFTYCO

NFTYCO

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NFTYCO Rare and unique digital assets for gamers, collectors, sneaker heads and designers.

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Proneer

Proneer

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Vertical SaaS Solutions for Apparel Retail

LOCKER

LOCKER

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A web extension and social shopping platform that makes online shopping fun & super easy.

Lux Beauty Club CBD

Lux Beauty Club CBD

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FIND YOUR BALANCE.

ALT+SOFT

ALT+SOFT

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Sustainable Fashion

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LUKH

LUKH

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LUKH is an online Indian fashion service offering modern styles for rent in the US.

Portefini

Portefini

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Portefini is a tech-apparel aggregator bringing a whole new perspective to a huge but century-old apparel industry that is facing challenges

Erem

Erem

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Erem is a designer of desert outdoor footwear intended to sell boots.

Visibly Black

Visibly Black

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Visibly Black is a leading specialty retailer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

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ClothesLyne

ClothesLyne

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ClothesLyne develops an online and mobile marketplace that connects customers with a variety of laundry service providers.

Closest Closet

Closest Closet

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Closest Closet is a circular marketplace for used fashion where members use their items as currency.

Fame By Sheeraz

Fame By Sheeraz

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Media company

dree

dree

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dree develops, markets, and operates a mobile platform that allows members to request an on-demand laundry concierge.

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Woodley + Lowe

Woodley + Lowe

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Direct to consumer brand offering everyday lifestyle apparel for Gen Z.

BANGS Shoes

BANGS Shoes

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BANGS Shoes is a retail company specializing in shoes, boots, and sports gears.

Bodify.io

Bodify.io

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Bodify is a web-based platform with artificial intelligence to help online shoppers find the best brands for their bodies.

Faces & Laces

Faces & Laces

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Faces & Laces is a beauty brand that offers a line of hair and cosmetic products.

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MYRA Crossbody Phone Cases - Wearable Tech for Women

MYRA Crossbody Phone Cases – Wearable Tech for Women

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Be handsfree with easy access to your cell phone. Never lose your phone again! Comfortable and adjustable rope.

PROTA FIORI

PROTA FIORI

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Sustainable Luxury Women’s Footwear

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