Constantly buying a new pair of shoes from the store can be quite the expensive hobby, but these DIY footwear activities are offering fashionistas some crafty alternatives to adding new shoes to their collection.
DIY activities are a fantastically cost-effective way to make items or products that are customized and personalized to your taste. Therefore, why not have some fun with your shoe collection and add some sparkly accents or handmade creations? A great way for fashionistas to add their own charm and style to their accessories, these DIY footwear activities will surely make any pair of kicks something people will remember.
From slippers creatively made from upcycled blue jeans to heels and flats accentuated with gold stars and lace, these DIY footwear activities will definitely add a unique flair to any collection of shoes.
45 DIY Footwear Activities
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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals
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DIY Customized Flip-Flops
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Dress up Your Shoes
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DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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DIY Feathered Heels
This 'A Pair and A Spare' Shoe Tutorial Takes Flight
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DIY Shoe Design Tutorials
Bobsmade Colors Your World
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DIY Laced-Up Pumps
The Brit & Co. Slingbacks Project is a Great Way to Spruce up Old Shoes
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DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
These DIY Gold Tip Shoes Bring Flirty Vibes into One's Fall Wardrobe
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DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Make Any Pair of Flats Fabulous with This Easy DIY Using Old Earrings
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
These 'a pair and a spare' Heels Customize and Update a Classic Shoe Style
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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DIY Kitty Accented Shoes
This Clever Project Lets You Add Some Feline Touches to Your Footwear
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Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
These DIY R2-D2 Pumps are Crafty Star Wars Shoes
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Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
A Beautiful Mess DIY Sneakers Add Spring to Your Step
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DIY Milky Way Kicks
The Goth Reform Space Vans Tutorial Rocks Your Old Sneakers in a New Way
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Festive DIY Accessory Accents
These Confetti-Dipped Flats and Purses are Ideal for any Celebration
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Sneaker Decals
Funkkit Stickers4Sneakers Skins Let You Customize Your Kicks on the Fly
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Studded Sneaks
Kettle Black Converse Shoes Capitalize on the Studded Dud Style
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DIY Crystal-Encrusted Kicks
This Crafty Project Turns an Average Pair of Shoes into a Sleek Design
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DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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DIY Delicate Lace Flats
These DIY Lace Ballet Flats are Elegantly Feminine
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DIY Nautical Floral Sneakers
Make a Fun Summery Statement with This One-Of-A-Kind DIY Sneaker
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Custom Shoe Redesigns
Sneakers Addicts Gives Tips on How to Personalize Your Nike Air Max 1's
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Heart-Shaped Shoe Clips
This DIY Project Lets You Accessorize Your Ordinary Footwear
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DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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Upcycled Blue Jean Slippers
This DIY Project is a Creative Way to Make Use Out of Old Clothing
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Hand Painted Heels
Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes
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DIY Snow Plow Shoes
Why Shovel the Driveway When You Can Foot Plow the Snow Instead?
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Self-Designed Heels
‘Shoes of Prey' Can Create the Pair of Your Dreams
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Cardboard Sneakers
I HAVE POP Creates Shoes Made Out Boxes
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DIY Shoe Challenges
Aldo Contest Gives Opportunity to Aspiring Shoe Designers
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DIY Newspaper Heels
These DIY Heels are Stylish and Easy to Create
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DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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Bow Tie Ballet Flats
French Garden Shoes are Adnorned with Cute Customizable Clip Ons
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DIY Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
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Self-Assembled Shoes
The Creo Shoe Concept Lets You Sew and Stitch Your Shoes Together
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Beloved Kick Facelifts
The JGoods Sneaker Restoration Kit Makes Something Old New Again
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DIY Light-Up Kicks
Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations
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Footwear Time Tellers
This Tiny Green Boot Clock Fashionably Displays the Time
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Scribble-Covered Boots
Neighborhood and Clark Desert Boots Create Nostalgia
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Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Timeless Travel-Inspired Footwear
Malvados' 'Ellie' Sandal Collection Comes in a Variety of Colors
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Cartoon-Honoring High Heels
Katy Perry Collections Presents a Hello Kitty Heel Series
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
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Movement-Focused Womens Footwear
FitFlop Launches Two New Footwear Styles for Active Women
Cartoon-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
The Hello Kitty Gazelle Sneaker Honor Her 50th Anniversary
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Low-Cut Premium Padded Sneakers
Dior Presents a Look at its New Lifestyle B57 Sneaker
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Espadrille-Like Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces a Textural Pair of a CLOT Gazelle Shoe
Fuzzy Plush Clog Footwear
The Nike Calm Mule Will Come in Three New Options for the Holidays
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Comfortable Healthcare Worker Footwear
Clove Makes Footwear for Healthcare Professionals
Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules
BLUEMARBLE and Diemme Join on a Transformative Footwear
Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels
Katy Perry Teams Up with Hello Kitty for a New Footwear Capsule
Textural Breathable Lifestyle Shoes
CLOT Takes a Spin at a Pair of the adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Patterned Floral Gardening Clogs
story mfg. and Crocs Join Forces on a New Pair of Gardening Clogs
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
The Common Projects Hiking Boots are Handmade in Italy
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Minimal Sleek Skate Sneakers
CLOT and adidas Remix a New Pair of Gazelle Sneakers
Formal-Ready Collaborative Footwear
CLOT and adidas Join Forces on a New Sneaker Model
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
Rubber Foundation Plaster Sneakers
AIREI Joins Forces with ASICS on a Repurposed ASICS GT-2160
Pool Slide Heeled Sandals
MSCHF Grabs Attention with the New Flipped Flop Shoe
Japanese Upcycling Sneakers
Flower Mountain Invokes Heritage Through its RELOAD Collection
Balletcore Heeled Shoes
Sandy Liang Releases Her Debut Heel Collection with Ballerina Inspiration
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Festival-Ready Footwear Series
ALDO Unveils Various Designs Prepared for Summer Festivals
Customizable Co-Created Sneakers
Golden Goose Offers a Sneaker Maker Experience in Toronto
Embellished Cozy Premium Footwear
Chopova Lowena Presents the New SS24 Collection at LFW
Vibrant Collaborative Footwear Collections
Daniëlle Cathari Reimagines Clarks Originals' Wallabee
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
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
Sneaker-Like Leather Mules
The Goods & Services Mule Boasts a Vibram Outsole
Lacy Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Decorates its Samba Sneaker Model with a Lace Pattern
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Premium Craftsmanship Sneakers
Onitsuka Tiger Unveils the Stylish Mexico 66 Deluxe
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
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
Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails
The imPRESS x Kate Spade Collection is Limited-Edition
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Pre-Distressed Sneaker-Inspired Mules
Balenciaga Drew Inspiration from an Old Footwear Design
Automotive Lifestyle Sneakers
The Piloti Drift Driving Shoes Have Roll Control 2.0 Heel Technology
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Hybrid Laced Sneaker Sandals
adidas Introduces the Summer-Ready Beach Gazelle Silhouette
Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes
The Skechers Hands Free Slip-Ins® are Versatile
Artistic Floral Footwear Designs
Ohana Hatake Footwear Was Created by Takashi Murakami
Fantastical Crystal Slippers
Swarovski Recreated Cinderella's Glass Slippers for Disney's 100th
Innovative Foot Care Products
Barefoot Scientist Emphasizes Comfort and Relaxation
Bejeweled Bright Clog Designs
Simone Rocha Creates a New Pearly Version of a Crocs Shoe
Hybrid Love-Motif Cozy Boots
UGG Introduces a New Variation of the Mini Dipper Boots
Romantic Sneaker Releases
The Aldo Heartstep Low-top Sneaker is Valentine's Day-Themed
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Clogs
Filippa K and Swedish Hasbeens Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Artisanal Sunbleached Unique Footwear
JiyongKim Works on 1-1 Special Pairs of Clarks Shoes
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Versatile Mule-Inspired Slippers
Portland Gear Debuts the Ultra-Comfortable Haven Mule
Luxe Long-Lasting House Shoes
The Barbour Hall Quilted Slippers Have a Diamond Pattern
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear
The JIMMY CHOO Crystal Slipper Immediately Turn Heads
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Living Footwear Concepts
Jessica Thies' Synthiesis Project Absorbs CO2 With Algea
Luxury Fashion House Moccasins
Miu Miu Transforms the Clarks Suede Delave Wedge Ankle Boot
Customizable Shoe Insoles
The EcoDasher Insole Comes with Seven Pads for Each Side
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Stunning Japanese Art-Inspired Footwear
Christian Louboutin Collaborates with Shun Sudo
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Whimsical Reusable Nail Sets
Facile Nails' Sunset Wave Kit is a Tribute to the 80s
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Reusable Footwear Gel Cushions
The FOOTCLOUD® Emphasizes Comfort and Confidence
Upcycled Cork Sneakers
Each SOLE Jasper Chukka Pair is Made with 52 Recycled Natural Wine Corks
Bejeweled Checkered Footwear
Mattias Gollin Remixes the Vans Signature Slip-Ons with Jewels
At-Home Manicure Accessories
Sally Hansen Introduces Salon Effects Nail Accents
Virtual Luxury Archives
The Manolo Blahnik Archives Provides a Look at Exquisite Craftsmanship
Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms
Coach Debuts Shoe Charms to Captivate Gen Z Audiences
Beige-Toned Resin-Coated Footwear
Poliquant Designed Custom Desert Trek and Wallabee
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Dynamic Gemstoned Hiking Boots
Advisory Board Crystals Joins Diemme on a Rugged Boot
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Bug-Repelling Charm Collections
Natpat's Latest Launch Introduces a New Line of Accessories
Cross-Cultural Footwear Designs
The Tod’s x Rahul Mishra Collection is Chic and Nature-Inspired
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Loofah-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Caroline Hu Joins adidas on a Special SS24 Collection
Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear
Commbi's Patent-Pending Modular Footwear Uses Swappable Footbeds
Luxury Footwear Debuts
Ottange Makes its Debut as a New Comprehensive Footwear and Accessory Brand
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Storage-Focused Dynamic Footwear
Tagi. Joins Vans on a New Collection of Dynamic Sneakers
Holiday-Ready Reusable Nail Kits
Facile Nails introduces its Holiday Collection
Festive Disney Shoe Charms
The Mickey Mouse Holiday Jibbitz Charms Feature Iconic Characters
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Accessible Foot Health Products
These New ZenToes Products are Arriving at Separate Retailers
Complimentary Footwear Giveaways
Wildling Recognizes the Toll of Foot Changes During Pregnancy
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions
melissa is Releasing Shoes Made from Melfex PVC Material
Animal Print-Inspired Luxe Loafers
Duke + Dexter Launches a New Printed Wilde Penny Loafer
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Engagement Ring Footwear Charms
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery Created a £1,790 Charm to Adorn Shoes
Understated Perforated Lifestyle Sneakers
ALDI Presents a New Minimal Dupe Sneaker Model
Holiday-Ready British-Made Footwear Campaigns
Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Lifestyle Technical Joint Sneakers
New Balance and CNCPTS Creates the Hours and Days Shoe
Fashion-Centric Quilted Slippers
Sandy Liang Presents a New Range of Plush Subu Footwear
Fuzzy Footwear Collections
Dream Pairs Debuts the Fall/Winter 2024 Fuzzy Collection
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Shoe Mileage Trackers
SHOOZ Tracks a Shoe's Lifespan to Prevent Injury
Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs
Simone Rocha and Crocs Develop Dynamic Heel-Clog Designs
Comfortable Stylish Heel Designs
Inez Delivers Heels with Proprietary Comfort Insole Units
Sashiko Stitched Intricate Sneakers
Various Brands & Sashiko Gals Join Forces on Dynamic Designs
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Refined Comfort-Focused Footwear Lines
Elizée Aims to Redefine Luxury Footwear
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Hairy Suede Handcrafted Footwear
Soccertes NY and Romantic Move Join on the Bread Clog
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Colorful Corduroy Collaborative Footwear
Aleali May Joins Clarks Originals on a Colorful Capsule
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection