Slick Chicks
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founder | Helya Mohammadian |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Clothing |
| Website | slickchicksonline |
Slick Chicks is a patented[1] adaptive underwear that is designed to empower people with a disability or physical challenge. They feature hook-and-eye fasteners at the waistband, so anyone can seamlessly transition in and out of their clothing, regardless of their physical situation.[2]
History
In 2012, Mohammadian applied for a patent on 'Underwear with refastenable side attachments', the fastening technology used in Slick Chicks products.[3] The patent was granted on April 9, 2019.[1]
After two years of research, design, and testing, Slick Chicks came to market in 2014.[4]
By 2015, Slick Chicks launched an e-commerce site, selling their three styles: bikini brief, thong and boy short.[5] In August of that same year, Slick Chicks filed for a trademark. This trademark was granted in August 2017 for use in commerce, specifically lingerie.[6]
In June 2016, Slick Chicks launched on Kickstarter, seeking $15,000. The project was successfully funded and raised a total of $17,672.[7]
In June 2017, Mohammadian appeared on Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME to pitch Slick Chicks to the studio audience. She won over the audience and the prize of $6,500.[8]
Slick Chicks has gained acclaim within the inclusive and adaptive clothing industries, including features in Forbes,[9] Fashionista,[10] and Refinery29.[11]
In April 2019, Slick Chicks founder Mohammadian was granted a patent for the undergarments.[1]
Founder
Helya Mohammadian is the CEO and Founder of Slick Chicks and a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology. She has an extensive background in fashion design and product development, with over 15 years of e-commerce and retail experience.[12] She is the inventor of the patented technology behind Slick Chicks underwear.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "US Patent for Undergarment Patent (Patent # D 844,933 issued April 9, 2019) - Justia Patents Search". patents.justia.com. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ "Slick Chicks Conquers World's Biggest Problem: Taking Off Underwear Without Removing Clothes". Newscult. 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ a b Underwear with refastenable side attachments, 2013-12-05, retrieved 2018-04-12
- ^ "Countdown to Curve: Nov 26, 2014 | The Lingerie Journal". The Lingerie Journal. 2014-11-26. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
- ^ Yi, David. "Women can now change their undies sitting down, with pants on". Mashable. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "SLICK CHICKS Trademark of SLICK CHICKS INC. - Registration Number 5266557 - Serial Number 86736331 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "SLICK CHICKS: THE PANTY SOLUTION FOR ALL WOMEN". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME Episode 3 Recap | Steve Harvey's FUNDERDOME". ABC. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ Robinson, Cheryl. "How This Entrepreneur Is Making The Undergarment Industry More Inclusive". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ Rihter, Ivana. "Slick Chicks Is the Label to Watch Making Underwear Accessible for All Bodies". Fashionista. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ Dumais, Eliza. "This Adaptive Underwear Might Just Change The Way You Get Dressed". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ "Unbound Woman of the Week: Helya Mohammadian, Slick Chicks Founder". Unbound. Retrieved 2018-04-12.