Buying for someone who already has everything usually ends in one of two places: a gift card, or something they will politely put in a drawer. There is a third option. Give them a pair of earphones nobody else owns, in colours you picked for them.
On our 3D designer you choose the colour of every section of a pair of Apple EarPods, and our team wraps the cable by hand to match. It takes a few minutes to design and it is one of the few gifts that is genuinely theirs alone.
Why a personalised gift works for someone who has everything
People who have everything rarely lack things. What they lack is something chosen with them in mind. A personalised gift shows the thought before it is even unwrapped, and earphones get used every day: on the commute, at the gym, on calls. Every time they plug them in, they see the colours you picked.
How to design a pair as a Christmas gift
- Check their phone. USB-C fits iPhone 15 and newer, iPads with USB-C and Macs. Lightning fits iPhone 14 and older. Not sure? Our guide to USB-C vs Lightning EarPods explains how to tell.
- Pick their colours. Look at what they wear most, their football team, or their zodiac power colour. You set four colour blocks, a spiral and a zigzag braid, from a palette of 30 colours.
- Turn it and check it. Rotate the 3D model and zoom in. What you see on screen is the pattern we follow.
- Add to cart. Need more than one? Set the quantity and every pair is made to the same design.
Christmas colour ideas to start from
- Classic Christmas: Red, Forest green and Blush. Festive without looking like a costume.
- Winter evening: Navy, Grey and Light blue. Calm and easy to wear with a dark coat.
- Something sweet: Burgundy, Fuchsia, Blush and Lilac. One of the ready-made designs you can start from.
- Warm and bright: Mustard, Orange and Salmon. For the friend who never wears black.
These are only starting points. Every section can be changed, so make it look like them.
A New Year gift for the people you start the year with
New Year is a good moment for matching pairs: one design for a group of friends, a couple, or a whole family. Design it once, set the quantity, and each pair is made the same way. Two pairs come to €152, which also qualifies for our free shipping on orders over €150.
Before you order a custom gift
- Timing. Each pair is handmade to order and leaves our workshop within 7 business days, then travels to you. If it has to be under the tree, order in early December.
- Double-check the connector. Because every pair is made for one person, personalised items can’t be returned or exchanged unless they arrive faulty.
- Screen colours. Thread shades can look slightly different from one screen to another. The pattern itself is exactly as shown.
Looking for more gift ideas?
If you are shopping for several people, our Christmas gift guide is organised by the kind of person you are buying for, from the commuter to the one who loses everything.
Frequently asked questions
How much do custom EarPods cost?
Each pair is €76, with either a USB-C or a Lightning connector.
Can I see the design before I order?
Yes. The 3D designer shows the full cable as you build it, and you can rotate and zoom before adding it to your cart.
Are these real Apple EarPods?
Yes. Every pair starts as a set of Apple EarPods, and we wrap the cable by hand in your colours.
