Getting a custom suit made usually demands rulers, tape measures and something called an "incline tool" to get the measurements just right. It also takes time –- well over an hour, at least — not to mention a lot of patience and a trained eye.
But at the Arden Reed tailor truck, it takes little more than a click and a short wait. The 3D scanner does the rest.
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Carlos Solorio, co-founder of Arden Reed, claims that this is the most efficient way to get a bespoke suit. The company has done away with the traditional measuring procedure and managed to fit the entire process into a 20-minute visit. Arden Reed offers a wide selection of fabrics and options for its suits, creating just about any kind of suit a man would need.
After a short measuring session (the 3D scanner requires you to strip off your clothes) and selecting the fabrics, Arden Reed takes care of the rest. Six weeks later, your suit arrives.
The company’s formula has drawn customers all over New York City, and although most of the work is done by appointment, Arden Reed is still open to walk-ins. Solorio says the next venture is expanding the business to Los Angeles and eventually San Francisco.
Today, the truck can often be found roaming the side streets of Manhattan. Wintertime is a slower season for the truck — probably something to do with needing to stand scantily clad in a scanning booth.
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