Personal Touch

The irreplaceable feeling if a customized facial at Sweet Skin by Ivana in Okotoks, Alta.

Haute Goat

Going beyond human connection is Haute Goat, a happy farm in Port Hope offering barnyard pet therapy through goat shmurgles, alpaca walks, horse cuddles and more. 

Grape Witches

Pouring natural wine, this Toronto boutique on Dundas West connects oenophile expertise with hard-to-find vintages, a personal service you won’t find at your local liquor.

Customization is an exploding trend across all industries.

Here are some of our favourites making every interaction a uniquely special one. 

Organic Bytes

This sister-run bakery makes 100 percent organic cakes available in vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options. From the design to the flavour and the frosting, they’re completely customizable and made-to-order in Calgary and Toronto.   

Essentialist 

This private travel service curates personalized, unforgettable trips for its members, a global community that’s passionate about discovering the world around them.

Brandon Olsen 

The renowned chef behind La Banane and CXBO, Brandon Olsen has recently launched Restaurant Le Melon, a mobile restaurant concept that brings a full-service dining experience into your home.

Melmira

A Toronto intimates institution, Melmira takes a European approach to bra fittings, seeing clients one-on-one by appointment and using experience and expertise, not just tape measures, to determine the best options for their individual needs. 

Philip Sparks

An appointment with bespoke tailor Philip Sparks, who specializes in custom garments for any gender or body type, may involve sipping a glass of bourbon or rye, a flip through his vintage record collection or a visit from Sofia, the studio cat. 

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Credits

COPY, CAITLIN AGNEW; PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF (FROM TOP) SWEET SKIN BY IVANA, ORGANIC BYTES, HAUTE GOAT/JAYE PIX PHOTOS, GRAPE WITCHES/ARDEN WRAY