Unbox the Dress

Unbox the Dress is an innovative D2C brand that specializes in wedding dress upcycling services and luxe garment redesign. The company offers a custom-built design platform and a unique manufacturing model, providing women with both emotionally-rewarding and sustainable solutions for their wedding dresses. Currently, 70% of married women in the US store their original wedding gowns, and Unbox the Dress aims to change this trend by enabling women to preserve, store, and transform their beloved gowns into more than 40 design options. Operating out of a state-of-the-art production facility in the heart of the Carolina's garment manufacturing district, Unbox the Dress has garnered attention and support within the startup community. The company secured the NC IDEA SEED grant and is a member of Winston Starts. Additionally, it successfully completed the Brandery's first all-virtual accelerator in 2020. Founded in 2018, the company is led by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Lorraine Stewart and Grace Rojek. These marketing mavens are driven by their passion for connecting generations and women while providing sustainable solutions to consumers. As the recipient of a recent Seed Round investment at 01 January 2024, Unbox the Dress is positioning itself as the next great D2C brand in the e-commerce and sustainability sectors.