Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is a fashion platform that rents designer dresses, clothing, and accessories for women through its online store and physical locations. Its catalog covers party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, rompers, outerwear, tops and bottoms, jackets, coats, jewelry, handbags, scarves, hats, and sunglasses. The company operates stores in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C., and serves customers nationwide online. It supports rental, subscription, and resale options, enabling customers to access a vast closet without ownership. The business emphasizes a cloud-based closet concept and a distinctive reverse logistics network to manage inventory across channels. With partnerships with hundreds of designer brands, Rent the Runway provides hundreds of thousands of pieces for work, weekends, and special occasions. Founded in 2009, the platform aims to disrupt traditional fashion consumption by offering flexible, on-demand access to apparel and accessories.