In SF there are quite the slew of different fashion startups aiming to improve and renew your wardrobe while saving you money and time. I decided it's time to take a close look at some of these offers.
Here's the first four that came to my mind:
- Style Lend - "Borrow and lend designer dresses with local fashionistas"
- Own the Runway - "Best friend with a much bigger closet"
- Le Tote - "Netflix of fashion"
- Stich Fix - "Online personalized styling service for women"
Here's the differentiation:
Concierge service.
Pick dresses, stylist comes to you with your selections and extras, keep for one week, return. |
Rent for one week
Actually lend from a designer dress owner |
About 1/4 of retail price
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Find it.
Book it. Wear it. Return it. Sales Stores |
Different rental times (4, 8 days),
New Beta tests: 1. Netflix DVD style - keep 3 return pieces when you want new ones from your queue 2. Yearly subscription - free insurance & shipping |
About 1/4 of the retail price, almost double for longer rent time
Subscription: $30/yr |
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Unlimited looks
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Different pieces every month
Option to buy pieces you want to keep |
$19.99/month - statement accessories
$49.99/month - garments and accessory mix Free shipping |
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At the time your stylist selects your items on a date you choose, you will be charged a $20 styling fee. That $20 will be applied as a credit toward anything you keep from your shipment.
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$20 per styling
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