This category features new business ideas relating specifically to fashion. With companies providing offerings in the areas of shoes, accessories, apparel and applications for the social fashion-ista’s, these posts are for those looking to find companies helping everyone be more fashion conscious.
If you’re fan of Big Bang Theory you must remember the episode in which Raj and Howard created the “Internet Kissing” prototype. For those that aren’t familiar, this “device” sensed where you placed your lips, and a secondary “robot” in another location would simulate the actions to allow two people in a far distance to “connect” physically. Watch the video below to see it in action because words can never give the scene the justice it deserves.
When this episode aired the idea seemed comical in its context yet encompassed some genius to it. How can two people entertained in a long distance relationship provide the comfort of physical intimacy? Skype took conversations to one level, Snapchat’s pushed it to another point, but the latest Durex experiment takes the “Howard and Raj Internet Kissing” idea and makes “touch over the internet” possible.
As we live in the middle of winter and start dreaming about warm weather that will creep in around the corner, it’ll be the time to open the bank account and start planning for summer time adventures. But did you just spend a boatload of funds on a snowboard or ski gear? If you’re like many of us, then you’ll begin scouring the net in the next few weeks for pre-sales on new mountain bikes, helmets, outdoor running gear, and more. Even then you’ll probably end up paying more than you ever wanted to.
Buystand is an online marketplace for outdoor, fitness and active enthusiasts to get the gear they love at the price they want to pay – say, 25% less than retail. Sort of like a Priceline for adventure apparel seekers, the platform lets shoppers set their preferred price matches retailers willing to sell in that price range.
Buy your favorite color: Orange, Purple or Pink. Don’t use it as eye-shadow, instead apply it to your hair. And you’re done, show off your brightly colored hair. The Kevin Murphy Color Bug is a new way to change your hair color, without the hourly long process of applying hair dye.
Developed as a way for models to change hair color without the commitment of dyeing all while applying it on a whim in a full on bright color. One day a model or yourself may want a crazy wild hair color, but then usually the next day it isn’t as desired and because its usage is for such short periods the application should be quick, simple and doable by oneself. Color Bug is a wipe on, wipe off color application for your hair available in pink, purple, orange and white – not just for models.
Launched in December of 2012 by housemates Scott Purcell and Frank Arthur, Man of Many is a new source for the latest and best in men’s products, gear, gadgets, technology and style. The site offers a carefully and manually curated selection range of finds for gentleman to stand out from the crowd. Sharing things not seen anywhere else for every type of man is the mission of the new website that’s updated daily with their Aussie larrikinism and style.
Similar to the hugely popular Uncrate, the duo behind Man of Many were always following similar blogs as a hobby searching for the latest in new tech and style. They decided to launch a similar web portal but with their own Australian flavor and feature more than just ‘consumer products’ but also great videos, television shows, movies and architecture.
It’s one thing to be aware of deals via Fab.com, Groupon or the many other daily savings sites, but it’s another thing to be entertained with deals based on your buying behaviors. Bync, is a free service that delivers highly relevant deals and coupons by syncing to your bank and credit cards to determine where you shop the most.
Founded by Ryan Bales from Boulder, Colorado, the idea came about after being frustrated with receiving numerous daily deals from sites like the one’s mentioned above that had nothing to do with his interests. Simply sync your bank and credit cards to Bync, it then discovers where you like to shop, and you get alerts when your stores have deals.
Walking through a local Foot Locker makes us wonder: how do some of these shoe designs ever make it past the design stage? Are there people that actually demand these designs? Take a look through Bleacher Reports 50 ugliest basketball shoe designs and it’s easy to see that sometimes bad decisions make its way into production.
Sneakerly is a new startup taking a more Kickstarter-esque approach to footwear design. The UK based platform connects creative individuals with original quality footwear production by allowing you to design and decide what they make. Illustrators, designers and artists submit their artwork and Sneakerly showcases the designs on their site for you to decide on what they manufacture. Thus reducing the likelihood of another Nike CB ’94 from ever seeing the light of day – hopefully.
With rumors swirling before the expected announcement of the iPhone 5 today, one of many upgrades being discussed is a longer battery life for the popular device. It’s without question iPhone user’s squirm as 10% life notifications pop-up regularly unless the device is plugged in regularly. But according to the reports Apple will be adding 40% more juice with a larger battery to increase time needed between charges.
Even with extended battery life, there still will be a problem with iPhone’s and smartphones in general with time between charging being insufficient. Everpurse, by Chicago native Elizabeth Day Ormesher Salcedo believes a lady shouldn’t have to sacrifice fashion to be practical with an iPhone charger. The clunky iPhone charging accessories aren’t the most sensible items for a woman on the go.
If you’re human, you’ve had a moment where an unforgiving stench begins to reside in a gym bag, dirty hamper, or a drawer filled with un-cleaned tops, sweaters and pants – it’s a smell that you can’t run from. Even more unforgiving, if you grew up in a home where curry was your mom’s favorite cooking ingredient, you know that you can forget about keeping clothes smell free.
Well, maybe not anymore with Fresh Threads. The portable clothing fresheners available in subtle citrus, soft amber and classic clean, are 4” of circular deliciousness that can fit into any place you keep your clothes to keep them smelling a way they should. Instead of spraying Febreeze everyday or using those other useless aerosol sprays, these clothing fresheners last up to 4 weeks and can be tossed into a drawer, gym bag, hamper or anywhere else to keep you from wondering “is that me?”
This Chameleon Bandage takes the concept of band-aid protection a notch higher by becoming literally invisible. A concept design and recent entry to the 2012 IF Design Talents by Xue Xing Wu, Zi Yu Li, Yue Hua Zhu and Zhi Qiang Wang the human bandage blends with your skin to be unnoticeable.
Although the designers haven’t specified yet if chemicals are needed to have the chameleon effect take place, the idea that you can walk around without ever having an obtrusive bandage seen again is an appealing idea – Especially in those awkward places, like chins or cheeks. Can you spot the bandage on these models?
Picking out an outfit to wear out can take long enough, but figuring out the right complimentary hues for the cosmetics to use can be a mistake-ridden process. Or if you’re a male and are following your significant other around the mall as she tries to make the right decision in the cosmetic aisle – the both of you could benefit from using the new iPhone app by L’Oreal Paris.
The Color Genius takes the guesswork out of picking the right shade of makeup to go with an outfit. Simply snap a picture of the dress, select the tint that is desired, and then decide if you want to Match It, Blend It, or Clash It. In seconds you’re given a carousel of cosmetics to choose from, with names and descriptions that will go perfectly with your attire.
