Guide: Online Customization Brands

Custom made is the new black

Read here our top 7 list of the best brands (within fashion, sports and even furniture) which offer custom made products. They all have different approach to customization, which is pretty cool. For example, some brands monogram one’s initials. Other brands offer the possibility to change different aspects of the products, such as materials, colors or patterns. Some brands offer a complete customization. In this case the customer can even take part in the design process.

Custom made fashion is the future

Custom made fashion was most often associated with haute couture or tailor made fashion. Unfortunately, only the privileged could afford this kind of clothes. However, today we see more fashion brands realizing that each customer is special and everyone has personal preferences. Here is our list of the best brands for custom made products (in no specific order):

#1 Bespoke knitwear – UMd

The UMd knitted sweater with customizable pattern available in few color combinations.

UMd are offering merino wool knitted sweaters and scarves for both women and men. The cool thing is that you can play with the placement of the patterns and the color combinations to create unique designs. You should definitely check it out!

#2 Made to measure womenswear – Studio Heijne

Studio Heijne is the fashion brand which offers customization in both design and fit. All the garments can be made in your size. And you can play with the design to customize it to your style. You can choose between multiple materials and colors, adjust the neckline, the dress, the skirt or the sleeve length too. Just like that, your garment will be on your door front within less than 3 weeks. Standard sizes are so 20 century! Custom made fashion has all the benefits. First of all, the garments will fit perfectly. Secondly, you’ll feel  more comfortable and more confident. So stop compromising, and start customizing! Get you custom made look here.

#3 Combinable bags and accessories – O bag

You probably heard about the O Bag by now. If not, I am sure you’ve already seen it in the city and wondered where can you get one. This Italian brand let you create your own bag and other accessories such as watches and glasses. They offer different sizes, shapes and textures. The main body material is made of a special quality. It’s soft, waterproof, easy to take care of and good to the environment. Furthermore, you can choose the handles, the interior bag and some stand out elements as well. At the end you’ll be amazed by the bag you’ve created for yourself. Go creative on their website here.

#4 Modular handbags – Modjewel

Aren’t we always looking for the one little bag that can carry all of our essentials. One that can keep all the daily necessities well organised. We actually need different ones. One for work, another one for Saturday’s brunch, and one more for going out and another one to go with this leopard skirt. Modjewel has the solution. Their bags are designed so that you can rebuilt them to fit all the occasions in few seconds. Their handbag system allows you to completely transform the shell and switch few different clasps. Fun, smart and lovely designs! Get yours here.

#5 Custom footwear – Wiivv

Moving from bags to shoes. No matter how good you styled your look, it’s worthless if you don’t feel comfortable. Our feet carry all our weight, and they deserve to be well taken care of. That’s why even our most beautiful shoes often stay unworn in our closet. And I am not talking about the high heels only. Everyday shoes can be very unpleasant to wear all day as well. That’s why Wiivv created a solution. Here we are talking a custom made fit! You just have to take few photos of your feet and they’ll manufacture the perfect custom made insoles for you. They’re ingeniously engineered to be breathable, light and to support you feet. Try it here!

#6 Customized sneakers – Nike ID

You might be surprised to find Nike on the custom made brands. Sport brands have always been way ahead of fashion when it comes to new technologies and innovation. Nike started with customization by introducing only one style. Nowadays, you can customize a wide range of footwear, both lifestyle and sports shoes. Some Nikes are fully customizable, such as the Air Max 97. As all the other brands offering this service, the ordering process is very easy. Also, it only takes few weeks for the pair of sneakers to be delivered to you. What are you waiting for. Get your own Nikes here.

I hope you will enjoy our custom made brand tips for your personalized shopping!

Let us know if you have any amazing custom made brands that didn’t make it to our list.

Editor's note: This article was originally published in July 2019 for Studio Heijne stories and inspiration blog.