Design it yourself at these special stores

Surania

Best for: Bikinis, swimsuits and boardshorts. 

The deal: This European swimwear brand has just launched a new website in Singapore, which lets you design a swimsuit from scratch. All the elements are completely customizable, from the cut, to the colors, to the fabric (with a huge range of bold colors, prints and patterns). The website is very user-friendly and fun to play around on, too.

The price: From $74.95 for a full swimsuit, from $18.95 for separates and from $86.95 for men’s boardshorts.

Get it from: The Surania online store

Timberland

Best for: No-nonsense boots.

The deal: The Timberland bespoke customization service allows you to add a bit more personal flair to their iconic footwear. Pick your style—cropped boots, high boots or boat shoes—and then select your colors, with everything from muted taupes and grays to bright pinks and purples. You can even have your initials embroidered on the shoes.

The price: From $279 upwards depending on shoe type and customization features.

Get it from: The Timberland online store or at the Footwear Plus Store.

Snupped

Best for: Custom laptop sleeves, tablet covers and iPhone cases.

The deal: No more boring iPhone case or dodgy eBay knock-offs. Snupped allows you to customize your own laptop sleeves, tablet covers and iPhone cases with a wide range of patterns and unique artists designs—or even your own favorite photo.

The price: Custom phone cases start from $34, tablet covers from $56 and laptop sleeves from $56.

Get it from: The Snupped online store

Shoemakers Elf

Best for: Custom high heels, wedges and sandals.

The deal: A shoe lover’s dream, this store allows you to create your own shoes on your own terms—from comfy everyday flats to statement stilettos for that special night out. Every element of the shoes is customizable, from style, colors and materials to shoe width and heel height.

The price: From $100 for non-leather sandals to $190 for all-leather heels.

Get it from: The Shoemakers Elf online store

Da’Cave

Best for: Customizable caps.

The deal: For streetwear style aficionados, Da’Cave lets you design your own caps from scratch. Using classic snap back caps, you can pick your colors as well as the words and designs you want embroidered on the front, back and sides. Great for gifts, you can pick someone’s name, a personal joke, or have your own design added to the cap.

The price: Caps are $45 each.

Get it from: The Da’Cave Singapore online store.