Oftentimes custom-fitted clothing can be costly and exclusive. But for Stòffa, an independent made-to-measure brand that launched in 2014, the process of buying clothes that are crafted just for you shouldn’t be limited to three-piece-suits or hats and priced outrageously. As Stòffa’s Nick Ragosta explains, “We believe that made-to-measure is an important vehicle for making ‘buy less but better’ a real option.” “First and foremost, …
The barrier between personal designs and tangible textile production has been further reduced. WOVNS, recently fully funded on Kickstarter, has launched a platform for emerging designers—or anyone with a vision—to see their work come to life. One only needs to upload files of their digital designs, select from two fabric qualities and commence. It’s a made-to-order production of entirely custom textiles—whose applications can range from …
For the past few years, it’s been hard to distinguish between all the new companies offering made-to-measure shirts (we’ve had great experiences with J Hilburn and Ratio Clothing). NYC-based Stantt’s strength is in convenience; just take three measurements and then let their DataFit tech do the work. Stantt launched last year, armed with an algorithm built from thousands of different body scans. Simply input the …
