Customized beauty isn’t the only new luxury. While you may not be ready to design a full-on head-to-toe outfit, setting yourself apart with a customized hat, handbag, workout separate or piece of jewelry is a great way to express yourself without veering too much outside your comfort zone. So what exactly can you customize and where can you do…
The Best Customized Accessories for Summer
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Poolside
Straw Hat, $225 at Poolside
The name says it all. While there are plenty of witty options to choose from, Poolside also offers customization on straw hats (as well as handbags).
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DivvyUp
Custom Face Socks, $24 at DivvyUp
If you're going to go bold with bright socks, you may as well go all the way and have them customized with someone's face. If you want multiple visages, it'll cost extra.
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Alala
Make Your Own Rules Captain Tight, $185 at Alala
Not only can you customize one of the brand's best-selling leggings by picking colors and patterns for each panel, but there's a free monogramming option.
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Ryan Porter
Products and prices vary at Ryan Porter
Ryan Porter's tagline is "totally personal" and the brand lives up to that. For as little as $19, you can customize anything from a bracelet to a ring to a bathing suit to a key chain.
Image: Ryan Porter Facebook Page
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Ray Ban
Custom Shades, prices vary at Ray-Ban
Ray-Bans never go out of style and because they tend to flatter so many face shapes, they're totally omnipresent. Now you can customize a pair to stand out without ditching the timeless shape.
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Private Party
Custom Swimsuit, $99 at Private Party
Private Party has so many fun swim options, but if you've got something even better in mind you can customize a suit for no additional charge.
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Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry
Custom Emerald Cut Rainbow Eternity Band, around $15,000 ($9,000 without diamonds) at Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry
Rainbows are having a serious fashion (and food!) moment right now. For the ultimate in rainbow luxe expression, check out this eternity band that can be customized with your choice of diamonds and colored stones.
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Zoe Lev
14K Gold Large Locket, $650 at Zoe Lev
Fill this 14-karat solid gold locket with charms of your choice and hang it on a chain for a uniquely fun piece (chain and charms sold separately and include a wishbone, lips, peace sign and happy emoji).
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Edie Parker
Bespoke Clutch, prices vary at Edie Parker
While there's a long list of knockoff brands that sell this style cheaper, Edie Parker offers a number of different custom retro clutch styles. Pick your fave color, shadow, hardware, font and text.
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Jennifer Fisher
Build Your Own Necklace, prices vary at Jennifer Fisher
Celebrity fave Jennifer Fisher lets you not only design a custom necklace (pick the chain, length and charms), it'll actually display your creation on a spectrum of skin tones.
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Dana Rebecca Designs
Initial Ring, $660 at Dana Rebecca Designs
This is a perfect lightweight summer accessory. You can customize the ring with anyone's initials for a beautiful and meaningful piece.
