# Collection attribute settings

> This article outlines best practices for setting up and using collection attributes in Vestis Labs to support consistent structuring and classification of your collections and the styles…

Source: https://docs.vestislabs.com/settings/collection-attribute-settings/

## Collection attributes – admin setup

This article outlines best practices for setting up and using collection attributes in Vestis Labs to support consistent structuring and classification of your collections and the styles within them.

## Introduction & best practice

Collection attributes in Vestis Labs help organise and define key information across your collections, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout your product development workflow. By assigning attributes—such as collection type, theme, region, drop number, or market—you enable structured data that enhances filtering, reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

While collection attributes are optional, using them is highly recommended to support scalability and maintain organised data across growing collections. Clear attribute definitions in Admin ensure consistent usage, improved searchability, and a more efficient workflow across teams.

## Step-by-step guide

## Create collection attribute

Users can **create a Collection attribute in two ways**:

1. Through the Collection Attribute page
2. Through the Create Collection page.

## Through the collection attribute page

**Where to find it:** Settings → Collection & Style → Collection Attribute

**Requires:** permission `VIEW_COLLECTION_ATTRIBUTE,CREATE_COLLECTION_ATTRIBUTE`

**Navigate** to **Settings \> Collection & Style.** Select **Collection Attribute.**

- Click the '**New**' button - a **Create Collection Attribute** page will show up.

![The Create Collection Attribute form with an empty Name field](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/61-create.webp)

![The Collection Attributes master list with the New button and a three-dot menu on each row](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/60-list.webp)

- **Name** - \*mandatory (for example Season, Year or Collection Type)
- Click **Create** to finish

![The Create Collection Attribute form with a name entered, ready to create](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/62-create-filled.webp)

## Edit collection attribute

- Click the three-dot menu in the attribute's row and select **Edit**
- The **Edit Collection Attribute** page will open
- Change the **Name** and click **Update** to finish

![The three-dot menu of an attribute row offering View attributes, Edit and Delete](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/63-row-menu.webp)

![The Edit Collection Attribute form with the current name and the Update button](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/64-edit.webp)

## View collection attribute

This means that when you want to create a new Collection Attribute, you must first choose an Attribute Master (a main category or grouping). After selecting the appropriate Attribute Master, you can add a Collection Attribute to that group.

- Click the three-dot menu in the attribute's row and select **View attributes**

![The values inside the Drop attribute with their creation and modification dates and a New button](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/65-children.webp)

- Click the '**New**' button - a **Create Collection Attribute Child** window will show up under the selected **Main** **Attribute collection.**

![The Create Collection Attribute Child window with a Name field](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/66-child-create.webp)

- **Name** - \*mandatory
- Click **Create** to finish

![The Create Collection Attribute Child window with a name typed in, ready to create](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/67-child-create-filled.webp)

To change or remove an attribute inside a main attribute, use the pen icon (edit) or the trash icon (delete) in its row. Editing opens an **Edit Collection Attribute Child** window with the **Name** field and an **Update** button. The table also shows **Creation Date** and **Last Modification**.

## Delete collection attribute

Click the three-dot menu in the main attribute's row and select **Delete**, then click **Delete** in the **Delete Collection Attribute** confirmation. This cannot be undone.

![The Delete Collection Attribute confirmation](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/68-delete.webp)

> [!NOTE]
> **Edit**, **New** and **Delete** only appear when your role has the matching collection attribute permission.

## Through the create collection page

**Navigate to** the **Collection Attributes** field in the **[Create Collection page](https://docs.vestislabs.com/collection-style/create-a-new-collection/)**.

- Click **Add Attribute** - the **Add Collection Attribute** window opens

![The Add Collection Attribute window opened from the Collection Attributes field of the Create Collection page](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/69-inline-modal.webp)

- Select a **Collection Attributes Master** in the first field. To create a new master, type its name and choose the **Add** option in the list
- Select a **Collection Attribute** in the second field, or create a new one the same way
- Click **Add** to attach the attribute to the collection

![The Add Collection Attribute window with the Drop master selected and the attribute field below it](https://docs.vestislabs.com/assets/settings/assets/collection-attribute-settings/70-inline-modal-master.webp)

**Nb:** Users can create and **assign multiple Collection Attributes** to a Collection.