Deus ex machina

"Deus is a completely different kind of motorcycle company. While focussing on the design and construction of custom motorcycles, Deus promotes and celebrates a custom motorcycle culture that first appeared in Europe and America in the 1940s which has recently been revived by groups of young enthusiasts in Japan, America and Australia." This is how Deus' website opens the "about us" page.
To us Deus is just more than another motorcycle brand. Stylish, researched and well refined custom pieces of artwork, this is what it's all about.  Just spend some minutes surfing DEUS and their GALLERY.

Personalized sandals

One of the most interesting initiatives we could see this year at Feria del Calzado in Madrid was at the Ipanema stand. Famous Gisele Bundchen's sandals were available and both base and straps could be chosen amongst 8 colours. A dancing brazilian artesan took then care of mounting the two pieces to provide you with your own sandals. Nice uh? Looking on the internet (www.giselebundchen.com) it's not yet available for purchase, let's wait and see.

Cakes Haute Couture

There are plenty of pastry shops that can make a cake by order. The point is how appealing, and good, it will be. We have been honestly impressed by Cakes Haute Couture, a spanish company lead by
Patricia Arribálzaga who is also a well known artist who designs extraordinary edible works of art.
Just take a look to their press references and, better or sweeter, to their amazing products.
Unfortunately you can try and order your favourite one only by appointment.
cakeshautecouture.com

HIDI, soon to come

HIDI is the newcomer in leather bags, purses and accessories and it has been created to find the uniqueness that truly characterises who we are.
HIDI is the acronym for “Hey I Did It” meaning that you choose and create your own leather carry-all to make your HIDentity stand out. Italian leather with nearly seamless construction, HIDI’s fall collection pops with charming design and inventive functionality, giving the wayward adventurer plenty of options for  roaming about town. HIDI presents elegant, everyday (and night) bags with clean lines and eye-catching shades. 
myHIDI is the newest way to personalize your favourite accessories offering you
the opportunity to create your own personalized bag in four  easy steps.
Cannot wait for the ultimate Sartorialbag? The new website will be landing in less than a week.

A very personal fingerprint

Is there anything more personal than your own fingerprint?
How would you share it with someone? We found a very original way to say "I love you" and bring with you, or better on your hand, your partner's fingerprint. Brent Williams's firm, from Maine, has a long list of customizable rings following your taste and pocket.
Time to get married!

Make it unique

Amongst the fashion brands Jean Paul Gaultier is for sure the one that never stops surprising us. Buying online its fabulous perfumes was not enough. Now you can choose your JPG fragrance and make it unique by writing on the bottle your favourite sentence just by clicking on the engrave option. Give it a try,  it will be the perfect gift for incoming Christmas time: jeanpaulgaultier.com

Push the Concierge button

Vertu is currenty considered as the leader brand in the luxury handphone world. Their cellphones are elegant, poshy and can be ordered even in the golden version. But what we love the most is that one of the services acquired with a Vertu mobile is a year's free concierge service called Vertu Concierge. Operated by Ten Lifestyle Management worldwide, it is accessed through a special button, the "Concierge key", on the side of every phone.
This hot button puts the user through to a team of lifestyle managers who can book services such as gourmet dining, luxury travel or accommodation around the clock, 24 hours a day.
A good way to feel special whenever you need it!
Vertu Concierge

Urban spectacles

Is it possible to have your own pair of glasses? Well it looks easy as any optician can provide you a pair of graduated lenses... But today we are talking about custom made frames and Urban Spectacles is one of the first brands producing them. The most interesting aspect is that the main involved material is wood, a natural, renewable and even trendy resource.
Scott Urban himself, sculptor, designer, and owner of the brand will take care of your special order.
Check it out at: http://urbanspectacles.com/

Italian custom bikes

Probably the biggest customized sector is the motorbikes one. But today we will mention the no polluting bikes. The trend in NY and Tokio, and lately in Milan, is riding a fixed bike (no gears) to go to work, stylish dressed and keeping an eye on the environment.
Amongst the huge offer we suggest to take a look to Bressan bikes, a brand based in Verona, dedicated to special orders since 1942. Ready to get yours?
http://www.bressanbike.com/