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Folksy: Etsy Across The Ocean

Friday, January 30th, 2009

I’ve found a whole new site full of unique apparel to drool over — but this time, it’s priced in pounds! Folksy showcases handmade goods in a way that is not dissimilar to Etsy. While Etsy seems to cater primarily to American crafters, however, Folksy focuses far more on British work.

I’m relatively sure that you can get a crafter to mail their products anywhere around the world if you’re able to pay the postage. It’s a theory that I may have to test as I browse through the site.

Customizable Keds

Monday, August 18th, 2008

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Do you have a photo that you think will look awesome on a pair of shoes? Zazzle has teamed up with Keds to allow you to upload photos or designs. Your designs are then printed on your choice of Keds shoes. Talk about unique kicks! So far, the shoes are limited to women’s and kids’ styles. I’m not sure if they’re planning to add men’s styles down the road.

Zazzle, CafePress and similar sites have created a sort of revolution in apparel. We can have clothing that looks like it was mass-produced — with low prices and decent quality, mass-produced isn’t always a dirty word — but with our own unique designs. It’s an interesting twist on the DIY approach.

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