Shoes, Bags & Watches

boohoo—whose brand name is intentionally not capitalized—is a direct to consumer young adult fashion brand. They’re the flagship company in a family of value-focused clothing & accessory brands targeting teenagers and young adults aged 13-30. The popular brand began in Manchester, England in 2006, and has grown internationally, with over five million customers (according to their...

Dolls Kill is a direct to consumer clothing brand that pushes the boundaries of the ordinary in their fashion-forward clothing. This company was built on the principles of self-expression and encouraging those who dare to be different! This brand takes an innovative approach using six dolls, each of which represents a different style and browsing...

Bespoke Post is a direct to consumer “Modern Men’s Club” with monthly boxes of goods and guidance for men. Each month offers a variety of themed products (completely customizable online) ranging from shaving gear to home bar essentials. Another great perk with their subscription boxes are the deals you’ll get on their standalone products! As...

Dia & Co is a direct to consumer women’s plus size fashion subscription. They make shopping for clothes easier and more enjoyable than ever! For only $20, you get personal styling without leaving the comfort of your home. The Dia & Co process begins with completing a style profile that is closely analyzed to piece...

UNIQLO is a direct to consumer clothing brand inspired by the values of Japanese culture, delivering apparel that exceeds customer expectations, with a combination high quality and low prices. Founded in 1984, UNIQLO has grown into retail stores in 14 different states in the US, and many other locations worldwide. Their retail locations offer an...

Zara is a direct to consumer fashion brand, providing premium, value-priced clothing for men, women, and youth. This popular brand has one of the largest Facebook followings we’ve seen to date, approaching 30 million likes! Zara is part of the Inditex family, a worldwide powerhouse with 8 brands and nearly 7,500 stores at the time of...

Poshmark is a direct to consumer resale clothing app and website that’s skyrocketed to popularity, in large part due to its super-simple (and fast) process of selling fashion items through their app and website. The ” largest social marketplace for fashion” has a straightforward fee structure: it’s free to list, and upon a sale, you’ll...

Fashion Nova is a wildly popular direct to consumer brand with a wide range of trendy, low-priced clothing for women and men. There are currently five Fashion Nova stores in Los Angeles, as of the time of our review. This No Middleman favorite offers free shipping on orders over $75. Clothes can be returned via...

Gymshark is a direct to consumer fitness apparel and accessories brand based in the UK. This popular brand began in a garage and quickly became one of the biggest names in fitness clothing, with a huge social media following—3 million Instagram followers, as of the day of our review! The Gymshark vision is to “create...

ThredUp resale clothing is one of our favorite direct to consumer clothing marketplaces for gently worn women’s and kids’ clothing. We consider this both a valuable service for selling (or swapping) your old items, as well as a cost-reducing online retailer. The selling service: just stuff your unwanted clothes into their easy-to-use Clean Out Bag,...

Torrid is a direct to consumer plus size clothing company known for their comfortable, perfect-fitting styles that enhance women’s figure and self-expression. This No Middleman Favorite provides clothing for sizes 10-30 and delivers an outfit for any type of occasion. On top of their cute clothing, they also offer accessories and shoes to complete the...

Allbirds shoes are quickly taking over in the direct to consumer shoes category! Allbirds manufactures sustainable shoes from wool and tree fiber. Headquartered in San Francisco, their shoes are made for everyone: men, women, and kids. The trendy designs, lightweight material, and sustainable sourcing of Allbirds shoes have skyrocketed this brand’s popularity with consumers, and...

Everything But The House brings extreme convenience for buyers and sellers in estate sales online, with a handy direct to consumer estate selling service. The buyer/bidder interface works just like a real auction—a countdown! Similar to the allure of Ebay, the bidding and countdown feature is both an opportunity to find unique items and great...

Away is a travel and lifestyle brand, offering stylish, high-quality, direct to consumer luggage at an affordable price point. Their suitcase prices started at only $225, on the day of our review! The popular brand was named to Fast Company’s 2018 list of most innovative companies in their category. Away’s founders met at Warby Parker...

Untuckit is a direct to consumer shirt brand that will leave you looking sharp even at your most casual! The brand found their niche (and their name!) when encountering the difficulty of finding a shirt that fits well and looks good while being untucked. Their variety of styles, patterns and designs makes Untuckit shirts a...

Frank And Oak is a direct to consumer men’s and women’s clothing brand based in Montreal, Canada. They sell a wide range of stylish clothing and also offer a monthly subscription service called the Style Plan membership. The popular leader in men’s and women’s fashion has a massive following online, with over 350,000 Instagram and...

Nomatic is a direct to consumer travel gear brand with functional travel bags that encourage life on the move. Nomatic’s products are created with durable, quality materials to outlast any adventure, with a lifetime guarantee! Their brilliant design provides top-tier functionality to increase organization while on the go. They have also branched out to create other functional gear...

Beckett Simonon is a direct to consumer shoe brand pairing value pricing with great design. They achieve this by crafting all of their products to order. By cutting out inventory costs, the brand is able to offer high-quality products at affordable prices. Each of the products is handcrafted by experienced artisans to bring you the...

Tecovas Boots is a direct to consumer brand that offers handmade cowboy boots, leather goods, and western wear at approachable prices, for both men and women. On their LinkedIn page, the Austin-based brand says they’re the first pure-play e-commerce brand in the western footwear space. Tecovas.com summarizes their focus and approach at the top of their website:...

Universal Standard is a direct to consumer plus-size women’s clothing line. They set out with the goal to bring fashion-forward clothing to all women without putting a size restriction on it. Universal Standard clothing comes in a wide selection of apparel and accessories that will have you feeling vibrant and ready for any occasion. Their...