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5 fantastic fashion apps

10.2.2022

Translation: Eva Francis

Which labels really are sustainable? How do I keep track of what’s in my wardrobe? Where can I find the sweater my favourite influencer is wearing? These 5 free fashion apps will answer all these questions and more.

There’s an abundance of fashion apps for smartphones and tablets. Most of them are useless. I’m a great fan of fashion – not only at work, also in my private life – and I’ve downloaded quite a few fashion apps. While I deleted most of them after a short time, these five apps have stood the test of time.

#1 «Good on you» for ethical fashion choices

Want to buy more sustainable fashion and need help navigating the jungle of brands? «Good on you» provides more transparency. The app is a kind of CodeCheck for fashion labels. However, instead of providing details on ingredients or nutritional values, the smart shopping advisor gives you an environment rating for over 3,000 fashion labels – including information on how well they do regarding animal and human rights. The brands are rated on a scale from one («avoid») to five («great»). The app also recommends equivalent or better alternatives and gives you great tips for ethical shopping in general.

«Good on you» is entertaining and informative. In addition to an overall score from one to five ...

... the app also offers a detailed description of the rating and indicates when the rating was last updated. Images: Screenshots Good on you — «Good on you» is entertaining and informative. In addition to an overall score from one to five ...

Here’s the free app for iOS and for Android.

#2 «Save your Wardrobe» for creating a digital wardrobe

This app is all about ethical fashion, too. Besides environmentally friendly materials, how long you keep a piece of clothing is also an important cornerstone of the slow fashion movement. In other words, what happens to all those fashion items you own? Do they join the piles of clothing in your wardrobe and never see the light of day again? «SYW» doesn’t want this to happen, so the app allows you to create a digital version of your wardrobe. It's worth the effort. Taking a picture of each item is a great chance to reconsider if you actually like it or want to give it away, donate or sell it.

The app is easy to use: choose a neutral background...

...and the SYW app makes the background disappear. Images: Screenshots Save your Wardrobe — The app is easy to use: choose a neutral background...

Check out the free app for iOS and for Android.

#3 «Combyne» for virtual style creation

Want to take you digital wardrobe one step further? If so, «Combyne» might be for you. This app doesn't only allow you to digitise your wardrobe, it also lets you put items together as you wish and create outfits – just for fun or to plan your event outfit in advance. You can save your looks in private folders or share them with your friends and the Combyne community. This app is great for anyone who knows the movie «Clueless» (1995) and, like me, dreams of Cher Horowitz's wardrobe. Or for all those who’ve fallen in love with swiping while using Tinder. You can combine your outfits as you wish or put them together by swiping (see below). Speaking of combining, have you been looking for a specific item of clothing for a long time? No problem, as Combyne lets you access more fashion items than the ones you own. This way, you can see whether the sweater of your dreams goes with your other clothes before you actually buy it.

Want to create new looks by swiping or by combining as you wish?

Plan a new outfit down to every detail – including a colour-matching iPhone. Images: Screenshots Combyne — Want to create new looks by swiping or by combining as you wish?

Here’s the free app for iOS and for Android.

#4 «LTK» for tracking down fashion items

Let’s be honest: how often have you stumbled across a piece of clothing or an accessory on Instagram and couldn't stop thinking about it? If the influencer doesn't tag the product, you’ll never know where to find it. This has happened to me many times and is really annoying. «LTK» (formerly: Liketoknow.it) is here to help. Once you register, the app wants to know what topics you’re interested in. Then you can scroll through a feed that’s tailored to your needs and find inspiration – just as on Instagram. Like an item? Click on the picture and find out where you can buy it. No research required. Happy shopping!

The app isn’t only great for daily inspiration, ...

... it also lets you save or buy outfits or items you like. Images: Screenshots LTK — The app isn’t only great for daily inspiration, ...

Check out the free app for iOS and for Android.

#5 «Vogue Runway» for the finest catwalk looks

Don't dream of fashion items, but of visiting Fashion Week one day? If so, «Vogue Runway» could be a small consolation for you. After all, getting tickets to Fashion Week is impossible if you don’t work in the fashion industry or know the right people. This app, provided by the renowned fashion magazine, allows you to experience the event from the front row – via (live) stream. It doesn’t only show you the most beautiful runway pictures, but also all the looks of the renowned designers. You’ll be up to date with the latest collections without needing an invitation to the event. My recommendation – I find this even more exciting than the shows themselves – is checking out the Street Styles from the cities in which the shows take place. They’re recorded in a separate section within the app.

Find current and past collections – the archive dates back to 1992 for some brands.

The fashion events off the catwalk are just as exciting as the collections shown at the main shows. Images: Screenshots Vogue Runway — Find current and past collections – the archive dates back to 1992 for some brands.

Find the free app for iOS and for Android.

Which one’s your favourite fashion app? Let me know in the comments.

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Vanessa Kim

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When I’m not exploring the depths of the sea as an open water diver, I enjoy plunging into the world of fashion. On the streets of Paris, Milan and New York is where I keep my eyes peeled for the latest trends. And I’ll show you how to take them from the catwalk to your everyday life.

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