Tagged: fashion

July 31, 2014 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

A new crowdfunding platform dedicated to fashion launched this past wee.  My-Pepite, based in Paris, was created by three friends passionate about fashion. The site hopes to give fashion designers a chance for their brand to grow by generating visibility and funding.  My-Pepite has positioned… Read More

July 26, 2014 @ 8:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Here is one for the summertime.  Aussie Flip Flop Company “Willi Footwear” has caught the attention of some major media including the Daily Mail and Mashable.  The flexible funding campaign for the new spin on flip flops went live last week and apparently raised $10,000… Read More

July 22, 2014 @ 9:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Looking for a new way to buy a luxury watch without the high end costs? Leonard & Church are ready to bring fancy timepieces to consumers for half the price of any retail stores. The company decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to… Read More

July 18, 2014 @ 6:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Monsieur Fox, the luxury menswear and accessories brand focusing on everyday elegance, is the first Fashion Forward company to be selected to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Eureeca, “signifying the growth of the fashion sector as a driving force in the region and a growing industry that is attracting… Read More

June 27, 2014 @ 7:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Setting out to bring the most comfortable shoe to the market, Unbelievable Testing Laboratory has managed to raise $112,951 from 1648 backers during THE NINJA’s crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The company originally set out to raise $15,000 for the new line, which is noted as “impossibly… Read More

June 21, 2014 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ah, sweet summertime! June 21st is the initial first day of the Summer and what better way to celebrate the warm season than sharing some fun-in-the-sun crowdfunding projects? Looking for a pair of shorts to take rock on the beach or a new pair of… Read More

June 10, 2014 @ 12:00 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

New York-based Ringly launches its pre-sales crowdfunding campaign today after raising its million dollar seed round this past September.  The tech start-up aims to solve the recurring frustrating problem of missed calls and texts with its chic line of smart jewelry that caters to a… Read More

May 29, 2014 @ 8:27 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Walking the crowdfunding catwalk looks easy for the nascent global sustainable fashion brand Front Row Society.  In their third crowdfunding round on Seedmatch, the fashion label quickly raised €28,000 with the help of thirty three investors, reaching 56% of their €50K goal.  The funding limit… Read More

May 18, 2014 @ 12:54 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

BuyMyWardrobe recently initiated its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, to date securing over £35,000 of its £150,000 target goal for 4.00% equity offered. In RealBusiness, CEO and Founder Kal Di Paola shares her sustainable fashion company’s vision: “We aim to build BuyMyWardrobe into the number one… Read More

May 7, 2014 @ 3:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mia Melon, the leading brand in fashionable and functional women’s outerwear, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to help raise funds for its  2014 line of women’s coats. Setting a $50k goal in order to cover manufacturing and shipping costs, the project was completely… Read More

May 2, 2014 @ 11:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sharing some exciting news for its growing community, Australian crowdfunding website StageLabel introduced a new feature called “Concepts.” The site has built a traditional idea of campaigning but focuses on the fashion industry. As part of bringing a little democracy to the site, StageLabel is… Read More

April 8, 2014 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Combining e-commerce, crowdfunding, and social media, Crowdemand is a new fashion technology platform launching today that connects consumers directly to the designers they love on their desktop, tablet, and mobile device. Established contemporary designers present pieces via the “crowd commerce” site, with consumers ultimately deciding… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 8:16 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

With just 83 backers, New York City based Martin de Tours’ Made-to-Measure Customized Suits have exceeded their modest $20,000 crowdfunding goal and raised just under $44,000 with 35 days left on their Kickstarter campaign.  Aiming for “old school tailoring” utilizing  “new school technology,” Martin de… Read More

February 22, 2014 @ 4:05 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Overlooked by Traditional Funding Methods, Companies Now Getting the Validation and Support Needed via Crowdfunding. Earlier this month, Roula Ghalayini and her successful Poupée Couture crowdfunding campaign on Eureeca.com was featured on Crowdfund Insider, generating much interest not only with her success but as a female… Read More

February 13, 2014 @ 9:24 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Headed by Chief “Nixpert” Joanna Griffiths, a graduate of INSEAD’s MBA program, Knix Wear’s first indiegogo campaign generated $60,450 CAD, 50% over their goal, and helped launch their successful seamless Knix and lacy Knixy lingerie lines. Toronto based Knix Wear’s latest indiegogo campaign effectively launches their new… Read More

February 11, 2014 @ 10:01 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

[new_royalslider id=”15″] Dressing in crowdfunded culture is even easier for men. There are many, many options; highlighted below include successful kickstarter campaigns, most of which morphed into dynamic product lines. [*Full pretail/retail disclosure: some items are still in production, and hence, untested. Others’ crowdfunding campaigns… Read More

February 8, 2014 @ 2:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding on equity platform Crowdcube, East End Manufacturing has closed their funding round raising £250,000 for 24.79% ownership in the company.  East End Manufacturing had initially targeted a raise of only £108,000 but was significantly over-subscribed.  Investors numbered 231 with the single largest amount being… Read More

February 6, 2014 @ 5:33 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

[new_royalslider id=”13″] Is it easy for a woman to dress fashionably from head to toe in crowdfund couture? Yes, and, as it turns out, more and more easily given the growing options. [*Full disclosure: some of these items are still in production, and hence, untested…. Read More

February 5, 2014 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Poupée Couture Crowdfunding on Eureeca.com Hits Equity Goal in Just 10 Days. After capturing global recognition, Dubai based fashion accessories brand Poupée Couture has successfully crowdfunded using Eureeca.  The company was looking to raise $68,250 for 10% equity which they achieved in the first few days… Read More

November 18, 2013 @ 1:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

In an attempt to disrupt the entrenched forces of the sports apparel industry, Tribesports leveraged their sizable community to launch a very successful crowdfunding campaign with the goal of launching their own performance clothing brand.  On a goal of raising £30,000, Tribesports closed their campaign… Read More