There are plenty of examples of customers who like to lead their own DIY projects, but there are also a number of companies offering customized products to bring that extra something special to an off-the shelf item at the time of purchase.
Oliver Sweeney and Levi’s are two prime examples of brands that are doing this by hosting workshops where people can purchase a plain pair of shoes or a jean jacket and have them instantly embellished with details by renowned artist. The allure of having a completely custom branded item makes these events all the more exclusive for the short time these services are offered.
These kinds of product customizations are ideal for brands, since they don’t have to go out of the way to offer anything outside of its current product assortment.
15 Brand-Customized Products
From Bespoke Shoe Tattoo Services to Custom Denim Embroidery Events:
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Custom-Made Wooden Phones
The Moto X Bamboo Wood Uses The Moto Maker
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Burger-Customizing Chains
McDonald's is Testing Out Build-Your-Own-Burger Locations in the US
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3D-Printed Eyeglasses
The Eyewear Kit Allows People to Customize Their Prescription Glasses
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Custom Denim Embroidery Events
The Levi's x Clea Lala Collab Features Personal Embroidered Denim
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3D Mini Caricature Dolls
Mini Me City Makes Cute Customized Dolls for Special Occasions
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Customized Performance-Enhancing Tools
The Vigo Tracks Your Alertness and Improves Performance
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Personalized Social Media Compilations
Facebook Look Back Celebrates the Site's Tenth Anniversary
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Personalized Sickness-Curing Campaigns
Kleenex Watched Social Media and Sent Out Get Well Kits
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Personalized Travel Apps
Momondo is a Personalized iPad Travel App
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Custom DNA Bracelets
These Bracelets Can Imprint Your DNA
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Custom-Delivery Medication Services
Pillpack Customizes Doses and Delivers Right to Your Door
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Eco-Friendly Customized Printers
The Cocodori Printer Only Prints Snippets of Your Computer Screen
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Custom 3D Game Boards
This Settlers of Catan Board Was Made from Standard Art Supplies
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Wood-Cut Calligraphy Art
Matthew Hoffman's Customized Wood Canvases Boast Popular Sayings
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Webcam-Controlled Gaming Avatars
FaceRig Uses Your Expressions to Animate Gaming Characters
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Temporarily Tattooed Nail Decals
These Ghetto Nailz Designs Let you Have Fun with Your Manicure
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Chic Bespoke Boots
Poppy Barley's Custom Boots are Tailor-Made to Fit Only You
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Customized Bicycle Bell Tunes
MyBell Allows Cyclists to Modify Their Own Bike Bell Sounds
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Japanese-Inspired Selvedge Denim Capsules
Levi's Presents its Made in Japan Collection
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Artist-Inspired Printed Sneakers
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Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
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3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
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Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
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On-Demand AI Fashion
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Archived-Inspired Stealthy Footwear
adidas' Minimal Jeans Trainer is Exclusively Available at JD
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Brand History-Honouring Capsules
Vans and WP Collaborate on a Head-to-Toe Fashion Collection
Selective Retail Pop-Ups
'Woolrich Black Label' by Todd Snyder is Taking a New Retail Approch
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Customizable Retail Experiences
M&M'S® Debuts New Personalized Offerings to Delight Consumers
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Customizable Co-Created Sneakers
Golden Goose Offers a Sneaker Maker Experience in Toronto
Hospitality-Themed Shoe Designs
The JJJJound x Vans Collaboration Embraces Minimalism
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Gold-Toe Sneaker Lines
The Made in Schiaparelli Sneaker Blends Streetwear & High-End Sensibilities
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Luxury Men's Footwear Collections
Stuart Weitzman Embarks on a New Venture with Itss Latest Range
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Student-Designed Footwear Collections
Dr. Martens and Central Saint Martins Join Forces in 2023
Elevated Streetwear Imprints
Vans Just Revealed Its OTW Imprint, Launching in Early 2024
Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear
Stüssy and Levi's Join on a New Collection Together
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Textural Collaborative Sneaker Models
Union and Nike Join on a Field General Sneaker
Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers
PUMA Unveils a Pair of Frilly Palermo Denim Sneakers
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Collaborative Fashion Denim Collections
Kiko Kostadinov and Levi's Drop Co-Branded Jeans
Handstitched Denim Sandals
Birkenstock and Jesse Leyva Honors the Art of Boro in New Capsule
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Timeless Boot Designs
Brandle Emerges as a Symbol of Pacific Northwest Craftsmanship
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Juxtaposing Artful Denim Capsules
Levi's and Kenzo Join Forces on a New Collection Together
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
High Fashion Workwear Boots
Louis Vuitton and Timberland's New Boot Set to Debut at Fashion Week
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear
JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes
Paint-Adorned Rugged Fashion Boots
MM6 Maison Margiela Presents a New 1460 8-Eyelet Boot
Experiential Lip Color Services
Lip Lab Toronto's Lipstick-Creation Experience is Customizable
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Whiskey Branded Apparel
Jameson and Dickies Debut a Collection of Apparel and Whiskey Bottle
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Shoes
Birkenstock Presents a Special Filson Collection of Shoes
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Bespoke Vehicle-Inspired Partnerships
Can-Am & The Shoe Surgeon Create Bespoke Sneaker Designs
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Retail Sneaker Collaborations
Sneaker District and Reebok Join Forces on the Club C Mid II Vintage
AI-Powered Garment Customizers
H&M Group Introduces the New AI Clothing Creation Tool
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Scrach-Off Detailed Sneakers
The You're Welcome AJ1 Zoom CMFT 2 SE Has a Scratch Off Logo
AI-Powered Denim Catalogs
Salsa Jeans Implemented MySize's Smart Catalogue to Improve Fit & Sizing
Denim-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers
The Bleached Denim Air Jordan 1 Shoes are Meant to Fade
Denim-Made Lifestyle Sneakers
atmos and adidas Refreshes the Samba with the Sambae
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
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Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
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Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
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The Manolo Blahnik Archives Provides a Look at Exquisite Craftsmanship
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
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Poliquant Designed Custom Desert Trek and Wallabee
High-Quality Handmade Boots
Nicks Handmade Boots Showcases Exceptional American Craftsmanship
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New Balance Presents a New Fabric-Centric Boro Pack
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Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations
Dio Joins Otani Workshop on a New Playful Collaboration
Customizable Glass Packaging Services
O-I Launches Personalized and Embossed Customized Packaging
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Efficient Made-To-Order Wedding Services
Revelry Boasts Stunning Made-To-Order Dresses
Multi-Generation Footwear Campaigns
Red Wing Heritage's Will Your Wings Stitches Wills Into Boots
Statement-Making Logo-Adorned Jeans
Chanel's Denim Collection Emphasizes the Brand's Identity
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Branded Customer Resale Marketplaces
Relove Enables Businesses to Launch C2B2C Storefronts
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Animal Print-Inspired Luxe Loafers
Duke + Dexter Launches a New Printed Wilde Penny Loafer
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Custom Photo Puzzles
Make Your Puzzles Enhances Customer Experience of Its Services
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Bespoke Car Art
Heritage Customs X Henk Schiffmacher Create a Tattoo-Inspired Land Rover Defender
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
Clothing Repair Hubs
M&S Promotes Circular Fashion with the Launch of its Clothing Repair Service
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Customizable Charm Collections
Rembrandt Charms Has Introduced a New Personalization Collection
Elevated Streetwear Labels
Streetwear Label Vans Launches its New Premium Brand, OTW by Vans
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
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Branded Custom Device Skins
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Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
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Video Call Shopping Services
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Debut Footwear Lineups
Le Tigre Taps Designer Brands for a New Footwear Collection
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Made-to-Order Bridal Collections
Cecilie Bahnsen Unveils its First Made-to-Order Collection
Customizable Digital Studio Platforms
Designtex Presents the New Digital Studio Tool Platform
Custom Apparel Sports Partnerships
Canada Basketball Announces Its Partnership with INDOCHINO