Wearable Art & Fashion Customization
Shipped across India
I hand-paint and customize sneakers, bags, and jackets with your ideas, including my signature coffee-dye technique for a vintage look.
Pricing Guide
Basic Color Block & Coffee Dye Customization
Service Scope
- Signature Dyeing: Full immersion process for Vintage Sepia or Aged Earthy tones using coffee or tea blends.
- Minimalist Paint: Customization of the Swoosh with solid colors or simple text like jersey numbers.
- Protection: Factory finish removal followed by 3 to 4 coats of Angelus chip resistant finisher (Matte or Glossy).
Prerequisites
- Base Shoe: Price excludes the cost of the sneaker. Client must ship new white sneakers (AF1 or Canvas) to the Mumbai studio.
- Turnaround: 2 to 3 weeks processing time for drying and curing.
Themed & Character Art Customization
Artwork Specs
- Subjects: Moderate complexity designs like Mario, Powerpuff Girls, sports team logos, or floral patterns.
- Coverage: Covers outer panels, toe box, and swoosh without full background fill.
- Technique: 5 to 7 layers of Angelus Leather Paint for opacity and fine detailing with 00 brushes.
Process Details
- Durability: Industrial grade water and stain repellent coating applied as a final step.
- Revisions: Includes 1 consultation session and up to 2 revisions on the digital mock up.
- Exclusion: Price is for artwork only; client provides the base sneaker (Nike AF1, Jordan 1, etc).
High-Precision Fine Art & Photorealism
Complexity Level
- High Precision: Execution of photorealistic portraits, detailed Mandalas, or city map layouts.
- Full Coverage: Painting extends to all paintable surfaces including tongue tags, heels, and complex background blending.
Premium Features
- Process Video: Includes raw video clips or timelapse of the painting process for social media use.
- Durability: Flexible additives used on toe creases to maximize longevity of intricate art.
- Note: Base sneaker cost is extra.
Luxury Handbag & Leather Goods Marquage
Service Scope
- Surface Adaptation: Custom paint mixture using adhesion promoters tailored for luxury textures like Goyardine canvas or Epi leather.
- Design Types: Monogramming, striping (Marquage style), or isolated illustrative motifs on bags or wallets.
- Finish: Satin or Gloss finish matched to the natural sheen of the luxury item for a factory look.
Handling
- Risk Management: Specialized handling protocols for non replaceable luxury goods.
- Logistics: Requires insured shipping or hand drop off at the Mumbai studio.
About Wearable Art & Fashion Customization
Why I Do What I Do
Art is my full-time hustle, not just a hobby. I get a kick out of turning regular fashion into personal statements. Custom work isn’t always smooth sailing, but making something that’s truly yours - that’s what keeps me going.
Sneakers as My Canvas
I’m obsessed with sneakers, especially Nike Air Force 1. They’re just perfect for painting. I’ve worked on Jordans, Dunks, Converse, and more. Whether you want Tom & Jerry, Star Wars, some Van Gogh vibes, or Indian Chintz, I’m game. I’ve even done city skylines, custom world maps, and jersey numbers. Your kicks, your story.
How It Works
We work together - your ideas, my skills. You bring me a theme (anything, really), I send you a digital mock-up, and we tweak till you’re happy. Once you approve, I hand-paint everything in layers with Angelus Leather Paints. The finished piece is waterproof and chip-proof, so you can actually wear your art.
The Coffee Dye Thing
I’ve got this signature trick - dyeing white sneakers in coffee for a vintage vibe. It’s permanent, smells amazing, and makes an awesome base for designs like old-world maps or florals. I even did a collab with a cafe using their beans!
Beyond Sneakers
I also customize other stuff - luxury bags, leather totes, denim jackets, passport covers. I’ve painted for brands like TUMI, with designs inspired by Indian cities.
More Than Just Paint
This is about making fashion personal. Each piece is a bit of you - hand-painted sneakers (haath se banaya, boss!), accessories that actually mean something. It’s wearable art, not just decoration.
Meet your Expert
Ridhii Makkar
212 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I'm Ridhii. Mumbai is home, and so is my art. People always ask if this is a 'real job' – ha, if only they knew! I started with one order in 2022. Now, I’ve worked with dream brands, judged student competitions, and still get those weird questions. AI art? Maybe it’s cool, maybe it’s not, but nothing beats pouring my own story (and yours) into custom kicks. That’s what makes it real.
My Work
Hand-painting & Customization - I paint sneakers, bags, and more. Each piece gets a personal touch, not just colors.
Coffee-Dyed Sneakers - Yup, I dye shoes with coffee beans. Retro stains, sometimes from your fave brand’s beans.
Live Customization at Events - I do live sneaker customization at pop-ups. You bring the stuff, I paint it on the spot.
Workshops & Judging - I host art workshops and judge college design contests. Always up for sharing and learning.
Unique Themes & Pet Portrait Shoes - Mixing travel, pets, flowers, even Google maps – I turn wild ideas into wearable art.
