The fashion industry and online shopping opportunities are constantly evolving to cater to savvy consumers who know what they want. With the help of fashion bloggers, style sites and industry pros in the know who educate shoppers online, anyone can become a fashionista. These four brands are at the forefront of the bespoke fashion trend, enabling you to customize your closet with the click of a mouse.
Shoes of Prey
Design your own shoes with Shoes of Prey, founded by Michael Fox, Mike Knapp and Jodie Fox out of Australia.
“Our mission is to empower women to design the shoes they have always dreamed of and get exactly what they want, rather than being limited to what is in season and available in stores,” says Fox.
Using the 3D Designer program, customize the shape and height of your shoes by choosing from one of 12 classic styles — ballet flats, stilettos, sandals, oxfords, wedges and more. Then pick from more than 300 fabric colors and textures including 12 new bright pastel and rich classic suede colors. Shoes of Prey will then ship your creation straight to your door. Or, visit select Nordstrom stores and work with a stylist to design your ideal shoe. Great for personalizing bridesmaid shoes or customizing the perfect pair to complement a special occasion outfit.
Bespoke by Optique
When it comes to eyewear, “one size does not fit all,” says Winnetka’s Optique, frontrunners in quality eye care and luxury lenses. Enter Bespoke by Optique: London-based designer Tom Davies guides a team of first-class designers to craft made-to-order specs in top-of-the-line materials to ideally frame for your face. Precise measurements are taken to ensure the fit and functionality of the frames and then the glasses are handmade to exacting specifications. Bespoke even laser-engraves the frames with your name. Browse more accessories by Optique in Make It Better’s Shop for Good.
eShakti
For a dream dress tailored to your body, check out eShakti. Select a design, pick the color and fabric, choose how much you want to spend and include your measurements, then customize the details. Do you want a shorter hemline, longer sleeves, more room in the middle or a plunge neckline? For $7.50 per component, eShakti caters to your every whim, ensuring you get exactly what you want. Your affordable dress is then handmade and shipped directly to your door in less than three weeks. For on-the-go customization, try the eShakti app.
Knockaround
Celebs flock to premium sunglasses line Knockaround, developed in sunny San Diego by a man known simply as “Ace.” The brand is constantly crafting new styles to keep clients, including Snoop Dogg, Natalie Portman, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Alba and Ashton Kutcher, satisfied. Customize your own shades in the Custom Shop on Knockaround’s website. Choose between Premiums or Fort Knocks styles and then select the color of the front frame, left and right arms, the lenses and even the hardware. Or for fun, try the “randomize” option and leave the design up to chance. The best part: Each pair is only $30–$35.
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