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Curtsy

Curtsy is a sustainable clothing resale app.

Y CombinatorSummer 2016ActiveConsumerApparel and CosmeticsMarketplaceSustainable FashionE-commerce

What they do

Problem

Gen Z women lack an easy, mobile-first way to buy and sell secondhand fashion tailored to their preferences.

Solution

Curtsy is a mobile marketplace app that enables users to list and purchase secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories shipped directly between sellers and buyers, taking a fee per sale.

Who it's for

Primarily Gen Z women (about ages 15–30) who want to buy and sell secondhand fashion via their phones.

Founders

David Oates
Founder/CEO
Eli Allen
Founder

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