Rent The Runway

Overview

Founded in 2009 and based in New York City, this organization is a fashion technology company offering an online rental marketplace for designer clothing and accessories. Its platform features products from over 700 designers, including dresses, everyday wear, children's clothing, and home décor, aiming to make luxury fashion both accessible and sustainable.

Customers can rent items for short periods or opt for monthly subscription plans, each including options such as backup sizes, garment purchase, and secondhand buying. A significant dry cleaning operation ensures garment care is part of the rental price. The company targets modern women and young professionals seeking affordable high-end fashion, adapting its business model to focus on digital subscriptions and expanded drop box locations, with a strong commitment to convenience and sustainability.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 888-914-9661
• Website: renttherunway.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rent-the-runway

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Retail technology innovation
• Fashion sustainability
• Apparel & designer clothing rental
• Subscription to fashion services
• Luxury fashion accessibility
• Online shopping and platform experience
• Logistics and fulfillment optimization
• Fashion analytics and data
• Supply chain management
• Customer personalization and engagement
• Digital wardrobe management
• Collaborations with designers
• Circular fashion and sustainable wardrobe
• Big data and analytics application
• Fashion industry disruption
• Fashion e-commerce solutions
• Clothing sharing economy
• Order fulfillment and delivery logistics
• Reverse logistics and returns
• Personal stylist services

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amazon SES
• Fastly CDN
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Greenhouse.io
• Microsoft Office 365
• MongoDB
• Postmark
• React Redux
• Remote
• Render
• Sailthru

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

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