Shark Tank Fashion Brands and Companies: Where Are They Now?

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Shark Tank has served as the world's quickest MBA for many couch-surfers—it's nothing if not a crash course in what it takes to develop a product, build a brand, and pitch potential investors. And while show fans will know that all sorts enter the tank (all sorts), plenty of fashion brands have made an impression too. Here are a look back at nine of our favorites and where they are now. The brand: Mix Bikini The season: Season 3 The deal: Barbara Corcoran invested $50,000 for a 25 percent stake. What is it? A reversible mix-and-match bikini that's constructed so the left and ride sides can be disconnected. The company bills each suit as having eight different possible combinations. Can you buy? Yup, online and rebranded as Versakini. There is also reportedly a kiosk in a Florida mall. The brand: Mo's Bows The season: Season 5 The deal: Daymond John advised the brand to avoid taking any of the offers put on the table, instead offering to act as a mentor free of charge. What is it? Snazzy bow ties made in Memphis by tween Moziah Bridges. Can you buy? In the brand's online shop and at Neiman Marcus. The
Shark Tank has served as the world's quickest MBA for many couch-surfers—it's nothing if not a crash course in what it takes to develop a product, build a brand, and pitch potential investors. And while show fans will know that all sorts enter the tank (all sorts), plenty of fashion brands have made an impression too. Here are a look back at nine of our favorites and where they are now. The brand: Mix Bikini The season: Season 3 The deal: Barbara Corcoran invested $50,000 for a 25 percent stake. What is it? A reversible mix-and-match bikini that's constructed so the left and ride sides can be disconnected. The company bills each suit as having eight different possible combinations. Can you buy? Yup, online and rebranded as Versakini. There is also reportedly a kiosk in a Florida mall. The brand: Mo's Bows The season: Season 5 The deal: Daymond John advised the brand to avoid taking any of the offers put on the table, instead offering to act as a mentor free of charge. What is it? Snazzy bow ties made in Memphis by tween Moziah Bridges. Can you buy? In the brand's online shop and at Neiman Marcus. The