JackThreads was founded by Jason Ross in 2008. It is an online retailer of men’s lifestyle apparel and shoes. T-shirt prices start at USD 18, denim jeans at USD 25, casual shorts at USD 10, and shoes at USD 60. They also carry bags, watches, grooming items, sunglasses, hats, and belts. It offers discounts for military, first responders, and teachers. In 2010, it restarted under new management. It was bought by Thrillist.
Aside from JackThreads, there are other sites & stores like it.
Karmaloop
Greg Selkoe founded Karmaloop in 2000. It was bought by Shiekh Shoes in 2016. They curate apparel items from big name brands like Adidas, Puma, Dr. Martens, and Timberland to name a few. They offer clothing, including underwear and sweatpants, footwear, bags, belts, hats, watches, wallets, and jewelry. Their women’s line also offers scarves and purses. They carry men’s and women’s streetwear clothing. T-shirt prices start at USD 8, denim jeans at USD 18, casual shorts at USD 15, and shoes at USD 25.
Last Call
Last Call is owned and operated by the Neiman Marcus Group. Unlike its pricey outlets, Last Call offers discounted prices from brands like Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Longchamp, Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford, Burberry, Valentino to name a few. They have men and women’s apparel, bags, fragrances, jewelry and watches, accessories, and fur. They also carry a kids line. T-shirt prices start at USD 7.35, denim jeans at USD 28.50, shorts at USD 13, and shoes at USD 23.45.
6pm
6pm prides itself as the go-to for discount fashion. It is the discount brand of Zappos IP, Inc. and has been operating since 2007. Their merchandise are mainly sold through their online shop but they have one brick-and-mortar shop in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. It carries luxury brands like Tory Burch, Coach, Nine West, Asics, Cole Haan, Zac by Zac Posen, and Levi’s among others. They have men’s, women’s, and kid’s apparel, shoes, bags, accessories, fragrances, and jewelry. T-shirt prices start at USD 8, denim jeans at USD 15, casual shorts at USD 17, and shoes at USD 10.
PLNDR
Another online fashion retailer founded by Greg Selkoe, PLNDR is a member-only site that conducts flash sales with discounts up to 80%. Like its “sister” company Karmaloop, PLNDR carries several lifestyle brands like Adidas, Pink Dolphin, Billionaire Boys Club, Embellish, HUF, and All Good to name a few. T-shirt prices start at USD 5, denim jeans at USD 18, casual shorts at USD 12, and shoes at USD 32. Aside from clothing, they also offer other essentials like hats, bags, belts, sunglasses, wallets, and jewelry.
Topman
Topman was founded in 1978 and is owned by the Arcadia Group. It specializes in men’s clothing, while its sister company, Topshop, caters to women’s clothing needs. This British brand supports budding British talents by supporting them and featuring them in their stores. They also carry well-known brands like Levi’s, Champion, Kappa, Tommy Jeans, Guess, and Nicce to name a few. They carry a complete line of men’s apparel, including suits, swimwear and underwear, shoes, fashion accessories, watches, and jewelry. T-shirt prices start at USD 6, denim jeans at USD 35, shorts at USD 30, and shoes at USD 50.
