Winter Lane Tech

The latest on fashion and beauty + tech startups

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Jeetly

New Fashion Startup Jeetly caters to petite customers

Read more at: 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alisoncoleman/2015/04/12/why-customers-are-calling-the-shots-at-fash-tech-startup-jeetly/

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M. Gemi, a new startup from the founders of Rue La La

Rue La La founder Ben Fischman's newest startup, M. Gemi, launched this morning and sells high-end shoes made in Italy.

Read more at: http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/03/24/m-gemi-official-launch-ben-fischmans-next-fashion-startup-m-gemi/

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ButchBaby

Introducing the new “alternity wear” ButchBaby, which offers androgynous maternity wear for expectant “masculine, transgender and queer individuals”.

Read more at: http://www.fastcompany.com/3043702/most-creative-people/butchbaby-is-alternity-wear-for-those-who-prefer-androgynous-pregnancy-

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DECIEM

Toronto-based beauty company DECIEM not only sells but manufactures its own products.

Read more at: http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2015/03/inside_the_offices_of_abnormal_beauty_company_deciem/

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STYLR

Launched a few days ago, STYLR allows you to shop the looks you love on Instagram. 

Read more here: http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/stylr-one-click-social-shopping-instagram/616904

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Simon Announces Ten Startup Finalists

In partnership with Decoded Fashion, Simon has announced ten finalists in their "Future of Retail: Meet The Disruptors" competition who will participate in SXSW's new lifestyle hub, SXstyle.

Read more here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ten-startups-named-finalists-in-simon-and-decoded-fashion-meet-the-disruptors-retail-technologies-competition-at-sxsw-300049574.html

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David and Alan Tisch Raise $7.5M for New Venture

New startup Spring has just raised $7.5M to fund (what's believed to be) an innovating shopping app. So curious to see what this is!

Read more at: http://fortune.com/2014/07/09/david-alan-tisch-raise-7-million-spring-startup/

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Frill to appear on SharkTank

Frill is a fashion startup that makes custom-made dresses for sororities and bridal parties

Read more at: http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/morning_call/2015/03/raleigh-clothing-company-to-appear-on-march.html

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Rebecca Minkoff's Digital-First Stores

Rebecca Minkoff's new stores in NYC are on the cutting edge, featuring digital lookbooks and interactive dressing room walls. 

Read more here: http://www.wsj.com/articles/designer-rebecca-minkoffs-new-stores-have-touch-screens-for-an-online-shopping-experience-1415748733

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Need, an innovative magazine and e-commerce experience

Need is a curated online shopping experience for men in a magazine-style format that features a small, select set of products each issue.

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California startup rethinks wedding business

Vow to be Chic is a SoCal-based startup where brides and bridesmaids can rent dresses for weddings.

Read more at: http://www.thelosangelesfashion.com/2015/03/03/socal-based-startup-vow-to-be-chic-reshapes-bridal-shopping/ Image from link above

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NYC Startup Trellie Makes Modular Jewelry

Read more at: http://www.alleywatch.com/2015/03/this-nyc-startup-is-the-smallest-modular-smart-jewelry-technology/

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Malaysian fashion startup FashionValet Gets Series A Funding

Read more at: https://www.techinasia.com/malaysia-fashionvalet-funding/

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Tom's Outpost

Tom's has finally opened a store in Nolita that features a cafe/roasting bar and outdoor space:

http://ny.racked.com/2015/3/2/8134285/toms-outpost-nyc#4681362

Image from link above

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Pastel Dress Party

Fashion startup Pastel Dress Party offers custom-made bridesmaids dressed socially tailored to your unique measurements. 

Read more at:

http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2015/03/toronto_startup_makes_ordering_custom_dresses_easy/

Image from: pasteldressparty.com

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3D printing brings inserts to uncomfortable shoes

New fashion startup SOLS just recently raised $11.1M in series B funding to bring custom, 3D-printed shoe insole inserts to consumers.

Read more at: http://www.businessinsider.com/sols-3d-printing-startup-raises-11-million-2015-2

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Nastygal raises $16M in Series C

Read more at: http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2015/02/27/ron-johnson-leads-16m-funding-for-fashion-company-nasty-gal/