Custom-made Stores
A list of the coolest custom-made shops around.
An Earnest Cut & Sew
Meatpacking District - New York, NY United StatesNow this is what we call a flagship. Popular high-end denim manufacturer Earnest Sewn opened An Earnest Cut and Sew as a demonstration of their dedication to high-quality denim. Besides the full line of Earnest Sewn denim, look for the An Earnest...
CB I Hate Perfume
Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY United StatesAt CB I Hate Perfume expect to find several score vials of perfumes proprietor and perfumer Christopher Brosius certainly does not hate, but first let's consider scents that would draw his ire. The typical cologne for example, that smells...
Dark Garden
Hayes Valley - San Francisco, CA United StatesEvery so often we come across a store that does something unique, really, really well. Such is the case with Dark Garden. The store focuses on making one-of-a-kind, custom corsets. Using old-world techniques, they create corsets in traditional...
Duncan Quinn
West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA United StatesCombine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits carefully crafted from a variety of luxurious...
Duncan Quinn
Nolita - New York, NY United StatesCombine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits carefully crafted from a variety of luxurious...
Greenwich Letterpress
West Village - New York, NY United StatesGreenwich Letterpress combines the classic craft of letterpress with modern city sensibilities. While custom work is the bread and butter of the business, the spacious retail location is notable in its own right, carrying a fun, playful spread of...
Hardware
Leslieville - Toronto, ON CanadaIn the furniture at Hardware seems custom-built for Andre The Giant (RIP) don't be alarmed. They used big materials. The furniture of Hardware is created using salvaged home building materials of yesteryear. Barns, wide-plant hardwoods, old doors, and the like are reborn into harvest...
Henrybuilt
SoHo - New York, NY United StatesHenry probably didn't make your new table, but Scott or another craftsman probably did. Name after founder Scott Hudson's grandfather, Hernybuilt hand builds furniture and kitchen cabinetry in its own workshop. The woodwork has a...
Henrybuilt
Downtown - Seattle, WA United StatesHenry probably didn't make your new table, but Scott or another craftsman probably did. Name after founder Scott Hudson's grandfather, Hernybuilt hand builds furniture and kitchen cabinetry in its own workshop. The woodwork has a...
Jean Shop
Meatpacking District - New York, NY United StatesThere's something to be said for going to the source. With designers coming out of the woodworks to present their interpretation of distressed jeans to sell to consumers for an ungodly sum, Jean Shop offers a more hands-on approach. Walk in,...
Kuhlman
Belltown - Seattle, WA United StatesKuhlman is best described as New York flavor without New York fuss. The first thing to notice is the series of small, well-regarded New York and European clothing lines the store carries. The second thing is the aft area from which you can have...
Let There Be Neon
TriBeCa - New York, NY United StatesIf you've ever wondered where neon signs come from, at least in New York, the answer is Let There Be Neon. The shop is the destination in New York for light-emitting signage, mainly neon, but also LED and other lighting systems. The space...
Liste Rouge
Saint-Honoré - Paris, FranceAs luck would have it, you can't afford the custom Escalade, and the build-to-order yacht, well, at least not this year. How about focusing on some more attainable, practical luxuries? The custom-made shirt from Liste Rouge for example. Men's button-down shirts are crudely sized to...
Lord Willy's
Nolita - New York, NY United StatesAt Lord Willy's wearing a suit and tie is more an avenue for expression than a symbol of corporate conformity. Combining expert British tailoring with one-of-a-kind suitings and shirtings, the Lord Willy's look is both formal and fun at...
Matières à Réflexion
Haut Marais - Paris, United StatesReader Suggested: Very nice boutique in the independent/designer area Haut Marais. Their bags are made from vintage leather jackets (women and men!). What I really liked, they have their "atelier" in the shop and you can bring your own vintage jacket, select your design and they will make it to order. On...
Seize Sur Vingt
Nolita - New York, NY United StatesYou can easily pay hundreds of dollars for a men's shirt made from a well-known designer, and for that price what do you get? A nice looking shirt that sort of fits you. For about the same price, New York atelier Seize sur Vingt will custom...
Soolip Paperie & Press
West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA United StatesWhat started as one person's passion for paper has turned into a perfect little paper shop. Soolip carries its paper by the sheet. Traditional Japanese papers, unique Parisian papers and modern printed papers are among the selection. The...
Strange Invisible Perfumes
Abbot Kinney - Venice, CA United StatesIn a country used to buying its perfumes at the department store counter, the idea of customized fragrances and a master perfumer is as good as a fairytale. Strange Invisible helps bridge the gap, bringing a European style parfumerie to the shores...
Elsewhere
Sites we dig
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- Hint Mag
- IHT Style
- JC Report
- LA.com Shopping
- Men.Style.com
- NY Mag Fashion
- NY Times Fashion & Style
- Refinery 29
- Style.com
- Superfuture