Although a lot of the things we buy are mass-produced, a customized shopping experience can instantly turn a product that looks like any other into something that is uniquely your own. This past year, luxury brands like Prada and Jimmy Choo have offered shoe customization services, but these kind of experience have moved beyond catering to people who can afford personalized designer goods, as seen in a Levi's event where people were invited to get a denim garment embroidered.
In some cases where it's difficult to customize a product itself, the shopping experience itself can be turned into something tailored with help from staff, augmented reality or apps. This makes the experience of picking a product interactive, highly personalized and it still caters to the individual needs of a consumer.
27 Customized Shopping Experiences
From Personalized Designer Heels to Shopping Consultation Apps:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 3, 2014 — Marketing
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Custom-Designed Shopping Bags
Choose Your Package Can Be Printed with Ads or Nutritional Info
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Bespoke Shoe Tattoo Services
Oliver Sweeney is Inviting People to Get Tattooed Shoes by Henry Hate
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Personalized Designer Heels
For Two Days, Prada Allowed Consumers to Order Bespoke Shoes
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Shopping Consultation Apps
The Fitt App Provides a Second Opinion When Shopping
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Personal Fragrance Finder Shops
The Fragrance Lab by Selfridges Perfectly Matches You to a Perfume
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Stiletto Customization Services
Jimmy Choo's Shoe Customization Allows You Creative Control
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Custom Denim Embroidery Events
The Levi's x Clea Lala Collab Features Personal Embroidered Denim
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Futuristic Shopping Beacons
The ‘Estimote’ Uses Your Smartphone to Customize Your Shopping Trips
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Augmented Reality Dressing Rooms
The KinectShop Aims to Revolutionize the Retail Experience
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Custom Denim Shops
Build-Your-Own Jean Collection with the G-Star Raw Atelier
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Digital Retail Mirrors
The Mirrus Retail Mirror Supports Unparalelled Customer Interaction
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Product Customization Platforms
Hatch's Compass Shows the Many Ways You Can Personalize Items
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Augmented Reality Shopping Helpers
IBM Mobile App Personalizes Buying Experience
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Pop-Up Designer Nail Bars
The Les Vernis Couleurs Culte de Chanel Nail Bar is Coming to Selfridges
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Consumer-Made Lipsticks
The Bite Beauty Lipstick Lab Lets Customers Make Their Own Lipstick
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Retail Recommending Booths
Inspiration Corridor Offers Fashion Suggestions and Helps Locate Items
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Personalized Virtual Boutiques
Boutine Lets You Create Your Own Outfits, Shop Looks & Earn Money
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Augmented Reality Catalogues
The 2014 IKEA Catalogue and App Virtually Display Decor
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Augmented Reality Makeup Mirrors
ModiFace's Augmented Reality Mirror Debuted at CES 2014
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Tailored e-Shopping Platforms
Curisma Customizes Product Recommendations for Shoppers
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Augmented Jewelry Applications
The De Beers 'My Forevermark Fitting' is a Digital Diamond Trial
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Personalized Pin-Based Retail
Zappos 'PinPointing' App Offers Suggestions Based on Pinterest Posts
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Virtual Fashion Sampling
Webcam Social Shopper by PrestShop Creates an AR Fitting Room
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Augmented Reality Shopping
The 'Augment' Application Allows You to Try Out Purchases Digitally
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Personalized Supermarket Prices
Kroger Rewards Gives Customers Discounts Based on Shopping History
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Virtual Furniture Shopping Apps
The Augmented Pixels ShowInRoom 3D Tablet Tool Debuted at CES 2014
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Hyper-Targeted Check-Ins
Foursquare Local Updates Lets Brands Send Messages to Specific Users
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Personalized Streaming Merch Features
The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Comfortable Hybrid Heels
Sneex Fuses the Performance of Sneakers with the Style of High Heels
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
AI-Powered Styling Apps
StyleHack Changes the Way People Dress with AI Style Analysis
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Instant Virtual Fitting Tools
HeyBeauty AI Try-On Copilot Let's You Try on Clothes With a Click
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores
Hedi Slimane Design the Celine Miami Flagship Store
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Customizable Retail Experiences
M&M'S® Debuts New Personalized Offerings to Delight Consumers
Experiential Intimates Spaces
Knix Opens Immersive Retail Location at Premium Shopping Centre
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Branded Low-Cost eCommerce Stores
Amazon Haul Offers Low-Cost Products to Attract Shoppers
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
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
Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers
Sneex is Sara Blakely's Latest Venture of Hybrid Footwear
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Zoovu Offers a Personalized eCommerce Solution with AI
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
Packaging-Inspired Footwear Designs
adidas Introduces the Unique Box Shoe Through its App
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
AI Fashion Tools
Snazz AI Suggests Personalized Outfits Based on Your Style
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Premium Athleisure Retail Concepts
CASA FILA is an Experiential Pop-Up in NYC
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI-Powered Outfit Shopping Features
The eBay Shop the Look Feature is Powered by eBay.ai
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Culturally Rich Sports Stores
adidas' New 'Home of Sport' Flagship Features Unique Digital Tools
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Gamified Fashion Customizations
DKNY x FashionVerse Create an Immersive Fashion-Forward Universe
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
AI Shopping Customization Tools
The Zegna X Experience Merges AI Technology & Traditional Retail
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear
JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes
Experiential Lip Color Services
Lip Lab Toronto's Lipstick-Creation Experience is Customizable
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Shoes
Birkenstock Presents a Special Filson Collection of Shoes
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Bespoke Vehicle-Inspired Partnerships
Can-Am & The Shoe Surgeon Create Bespoke Sneaker Designs
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AI-Powered Styling Platforms
Amazon x Wishi Redefine Luxury Fashion with AI-Powered Styling
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
AI-Powered Garment Customizers
H&M Group Introduces the New AI Clothing Creation Tool
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Accessible Fashion Tours
The Walmart Style Tour Shares Personalized Color Analysis & Styling Tips
AI-Powered Denim Catalogs
Salsa Jeans Implemented MySize's Smart Catalogue to Improve Fit & Sizing
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Digital-First Luxury Apparel
Maison Margiela Unveils a New Digital Product Collection with Mmerch
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Virtual Luxury Archives
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
Denim Shopping Voice Assistants
The Levi’s Jeans Fit Guide on Alexa Considers Personal Preferences
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Virtual Eyewear Retailer Experiences
Walmart Optical Virtual Try-On is Available Online
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Efficient Made-To-Order Wedding Services
Revelry Boasts Stunning Made-To-Order Dresses
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Fit-Finding Denim Apps
Goldie Helps Women Find Their Perfect Pair of Jeans
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Digital Luxury Apparel
Meta and Valentino Have Partnered to Launch a Line of Digital Clothing
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Personal Shopping Assistants
Klarna Debuts a More Personalized Shopping Feature Dubbed Ask Klarna
Versatile Fashion Inspiration Apps
Urrban Tailor Helps You Find an Outfit For Any Event
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Virtual Outfitting Tools
StyleScan Has Launched Stylescan Studio as a New Shopify App
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Gamified Shopping Experiences
Browse Booster Rewards Coupons for Product Views
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs
Inez Delivers Heels with Proprietary Comfort Insole Units
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
Elizée Aims to Redefine Luxury Footwear
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Personalized E-Commerce Platforms
Jarikre Debuts a New E-Commerce Solution for Nigerian Consumers
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Customizable Shopping Management Tools
HandyTote Ensures Items are Easily Classified and Located
Made-to-Order Bridal Collections
Cecilie Bahnsen Unveils its First Made-to-Order Collection