The RealReal is an online authenticated luxury consignment store. Pre-owned wares are received and inspected by the company’s team of gemologists, horologists, art appraisers, and luxury experts before sale. Merchandise includes men’s and women’s clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories, jewelry and watches, and even fine art. Built out of founder and CEO Julie Wainwright’s home, the company has grown to over 600 employees, with multiple locations across the US that ship product all over the world.
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Polyvore
Company: Polyvore, Inc. | Founder: Jianing Hu, Pasha Sadri, Jess Lee, Guangwei Yuan | CEO: Jess Lee | Since: 2007
Polyvore is a global commerce website based on a democratic, community-powered model. Site users can add products from other websites to Polyvore’s product index, create image collages linking and combining products into outfits, and interact with other users through comments…
Zazzle
Company: Zazzle Inc. | Founder: Jeff Beaver, Robert Beaver, Bobby Beaver | CEO: Robert Beaver | Since: 1999
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Redbubble
Company: Redbubble Limited | Founder: Peter Styles, Paul Vanzella, Martin Hosking | CEO: Martin Hosking | Since: 2006
Redbubble is an online marketplace allowing users to buy and sell art and design products made by artists from around the world. The site also offers associated logistics services in order to facilitate the sale process. Some of the product…
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