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Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I didn't know how to dress

https://brandlist.it.com

Hi HN guys! I hope you have a happy day.

A year ago, I was terrible at grooming and styling myself. To be honest, it severely affected my self-esteem and made me hesitant to even go outside.

I didn't want to be a supermodel or hot—I just wanted to look like a normal person. But when I tried to find clothes, I hit a wall. I didn't know which brands were good, what style I liked, or where to start. I wasted hours just looking for a simple shirt.

So, I decided to solve this problem the way I know how: by building a tool.

BrandList is a directory of fashion brands categorized by specific styles (like "Classic", "Minimal", "Streetwear"). The goal is to help people find brands that fit their vibe without knowing the specific brand names beforehand.

Key Features:

Curated by Style: You don't search by name; you browse by "look."

No Login Required: You can add/suggest brands without signing up (I hate friction).

It is currently an MVP. I would love your feedback on the UX and the categorization. If you know a cool brand, please add it (no account needed).

( 6 comments | on HN )
Re:Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I di... by EthanSeo on Wednesday November 26, 2025 @03:18AM (#46055293)
This is my website! If you are interested, please come and look around! https://www.brandlist.it.com
Re:Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I di... by kartik_malik on Wednesday November 26, 2025 @04:12AM (#46055641)
cloths are good. I like them but don't have money to buy them, lol
Re:Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I di... by deeptishukla22 on Wednesday November 26, 2025 @08:01AM (#46056976)
How are brands added here? I was able to add a brand lol
Re:Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I di... by 0nabilbk on Wednesday November 26, 2025 @09:06AM (#46057519)
looks good, nice idea
Re:Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I di... by elsa26 on Wednesday November 26, 2025 @04:53PM (#46062783)
I like the browse by look not by brand idea. I think you should definitely show some pictures for each brand though, not just one lookbook for a category.
Re:Show HN: I built directory of fashion brands because I di... by illwrks on Sunday November 30, 2025 @07:59AM (#46096287)
Nice idea. It might be good to summarise, in a broad stroke, what each style category is defined by.

Overall I think oversized clothing is back in style. It’s the late 90’s/00’s again!