October 2011
15 posts
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UnitedStyles
http://www.unitedstyles.com/
WHAT IS IT?
An online fashion design app.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Design a dress using the site’s 5 dress silhouettes and 50+ pattern options. Once you’ve selected your pattern and color palette, you can see your creation in 3D on a live mannequin. Dresses are shipped from China and range between $80-$100. Allow 2-4 weeks for production.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
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Advanced Style
http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/
WHAT IS IT?
A style blog.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
The site features the best street style from older ladies and gents around NYC.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
Facehunter for the 60+ crowd.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
You could only wish to be this cool when you get older. Start getting inspired now.
WHO’S BEHIND IT?
Founder: Ari Seth Cohen
AN INSIDE LOOK:
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OpenSky
https://opensky.com/
WHAT IS IT?
A curated shopping site.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Industry tastemakers in food, style, home and health recommend their favorite items from the site. Suggestions are curated to fit your taste.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
A simpler Amazon.com shopping experience.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
This site just received an additional $30 million in funding and has over 500,000...
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Little Borrowed Dress
http://www.littleborroweddress.com/
WHAT IS IT?
A dress rental service for bridesmaids.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Search the site’s catalog, choose your favorite dress styles, have them shipped to your home to try on for only $5, (if you live in NYC, you can schedule a fitting at their offices). Once you and the bride make your final decision, reserve the dress 3 months in advance to guarantee...
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StyleOwner
http://www.styleowner.com
WHAT IS IT?
Personlized online stores.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Create and personalize an online store by curating content from a catalog of fashion brands. Give your users recommendations on styles and receive a 10% commission on every sale.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
Similar to Goodsie’s build a retailer concept.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
A nice fit for students and...
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LEVI'S VINTAGE CLOTHING
WHAT IS IT?
A clothing site.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Explore iconic Levi’s jeans and clothing from decades past, then share your favorite images with friends through Facebook or Twitter.
[[MORE]]WHAT IS IT LIKE?
An American fashion history lesson.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
A great find for inspirational and historic imagery.
WHO’S BEHIND IT?
Levi’s creative division
MORE...
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The Food Life
http://thefood-life.com
WHAT IS IT?
A fashionable food site.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Industry tastemakers (models, artists, restauranteurs, etc) share food stories, recommendations on their favorite places to eat, and personal recipes.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
Similar content and tone to Milk & Mode.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
Are you a foodie? Do you hangout with foodies? Wouldn’t hurt to...
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OF A KIND
WHAT IS IT?
A marketplace for independent designers.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Get to know everything about the designer and the products they make - posts include their inspirations, behind the scenes on production and construction, and an inside look into their lives.
[[MORE]]WHAT IS IT LIKE?
The shopping experience of New York’s LES circa 2006.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
Do you enjoy...
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FROM ME TO YOU
WHAT IS IT?
A fashion and lifestyle Tumblr page.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
A photography blog that incorporates cinemagraphs (GIF animation) for highly memorable, movable imagery.
[[MORE]]WHAT IS IT LIKE?
The moving newspaper images in Harry Potter movies.
An image flipbook on loop.
DO I NEED IT IN MY LIFE?
If you work in fashion, you MUST know about this site.
WHO’S BEHIND...
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Boutiika
http://www.boutiika.com
WHAT IS IT?
An independent boutique locator.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Broken down by neighborhood, you can find boutiques selling independent designer collections, eco-friendly fashions, consignment, and vintage clothing (currently exclusive to New York and San Francisco). Get detailed information about each boutique: what designers they carry, locations, inspirations, and...
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Society6
http://society6.com/
WHAT IS IT?
An independent artist marketplace.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Society6 provides a community for artists all over the world to sell their artwork without losing the rights on their images. The art is produced into high-quality prints, iPhone cases, T-shirts, and laptop skins. All purchases are shipped directly to the buyer. Users can also follow artist profiles and...
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Stylebook
http://www.stylebookapp.com
WHAT IS IT?
A closet management and outfit building app.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Take photos of all the items in your closet using an iPhone or iPad. Once uploaded, you can organize, schedule, and create outfits. Style moodboards using inspirational images from blogs or your camera roll. The app costs $3.99.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
Building Polyvore fashion sets with your own...
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NOWMANIFEST
http://nowmanifest.com/
WHAT IS IT?
A notification site for top fashion blogs.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
These are the fashion bloggers everyone talks about. One day, this select group decided to join together under one site: NOWMANIFEST. Now you can keep track of BryanBoy, FashionToast, Style by Kling, and Everything But The Dress, all in one place.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
Bloglovin’ for blogging...
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Ruche
http://www.shopruche.com/
WHAT IS IT?
An interactive shopping site.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Ruche sells vintage inspired clothing, shoes, and accessories (there’s also a small selection of indie, plus size, and eco-friendly items). The site features fun, interactive elements: behind the scenes videos, clickable lookbooks and editorial content, and outfit building games.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
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StyleMint
http://www.stylemint.com
WHAT IS IT?
A T-shirt club.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
As a member of StyleMint (monthly dues are $29.99), you’ll receive clothing based on your style profile on the first week of every month. All tees are $30 and designed by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Weekly email newsletters offer fun styling tips and promotional discounts.
WHAT IS IT LIKE?
ShoeDazzle for...
