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Astrid & Miyu launches bespoke necklace service

Astrid & Miyu, the UK’s fastest-growing jewellery brand, has launched a new bespoke necklace service to allow customers to create personalised chains. The brand’s new bespoke fine jewellery welding service ‘Story Chain,’ follows the success of welded bracelets that Astrid & Miyu launched in September 2019 and allows customers to personalise 9k...

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Ostwald on the craftsmanship of couture bags

When you think of couture, most people think of clothing from the likes of Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton, however, there is a growing appetite for one-off pieces in accessories and leading the way is German independent Ostwald merging subtle luxury and traditional craftsmanship to produce unique handbags from high quality tanned and refined...

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Ralph Lauren launches bespoke polo with new personalisation service

Ralph Lauren, in a bid to accelerate its personalisation service, is launching a made-to-order version of its iconic polo shirts. This is the first time the American luxury brand has introduced a full made to order service of its polo’s, available both online and in stores. Prices start at 100 pounds and allow for personalisation and placement...

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Is Amazon about to disrupt the customised clothing market?

As far as global disruptors go, Amazon is at the top of the list. It has shaken up entire industries with its functional yet aesthetically bland e-commerce platform, disrupting – if not bulldozing - brick-and-mortar retail, groceries, even insurance and fashion. While the online behemoth firmly has its eyes on fashion’s luxury sector, it also...

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Video: Meet the Japanese shoemaker who doesn't want his shoes to stand out

Tokyo bespoke shoemaker Shoji Kawaguchi believes that the focus of a man's attire should be on his clothing, not his shoes. However, his shoes must be of a certain quality in order to pass muster. Source: Youtube, CNA

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Stuart Weitzman launches bespoke footwear

New York footwear designer Stuart Weitzman has launched a bespoke customisation service for his iconic pump shoe.Called SWxYOU: Perfect Pumps, consumers can create their ideal pointy-toe pump ranging in height from kitten heel to high heel to towering stiletto for a limited two-week period. Weitzman currently operates 45 retail stores across the...

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Ted Baker launches Custom Made suiting at Selfridges

Ted Baker has launched a personalised suiting service at Selfridges departmentstore in London. Simple titled 'Custom Made' the new service allows customers to chose their fabrics from Italian and British mills in addition to choosing from a range of cuts. Whilst not quite bespoke, the range of fabric choices and cuts allow for a greater and more...

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Stuart Weitzman goes semi bespoke

US-based shoe designer Stuart Weitzman is offering customers a personalisation service called SW x YOU. The service, which quotes up to 8 weeks delivery time, allows customers to 're-design' a shoe, choosing heel height, fabric and colour, as well as width. The first option is to choose between either a 4.5 or 3 inch heel of a sandal before...

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Huntsman tailors to expand womenswear

Huntsman, the Savile Row tailer that has been trading for over 160 years, has been sold to its creative director Roubi L’Roubi in December. L'Roubi acquired the business from a group of investors and shareholders and will focus the company to expand its womenswear offer. L'Roubi, who previously worked as a couturier, will be working alongside...