Alton Lane is an American menswear company founded in 2009 by Colin Hunter and Peyton Jenkins,"STAGE TUBE: Actor Frankie Faison Chats Creative Process, Church, Theatre & More on STAY REGULAR". Broadway World, December 16, 2015 graduates of the University of Virginia."Shop aims to show customers a new lane". Michael Thompson February 13, 2014Kim Bhasin, "Custom Suit Startup Indochino Wants More Physical Stores". Bloomberg Business, December 8, 2015 Alton Lane offers modern bespoke suits, blazers, trousers, tuxedos, and shirts. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia,"Peter Chang headed for Scott’s Addition". Richmond Biz Sense, Michael Thompson May 5, 2015 and its suits are produced in Germany, Italy, and Thailand. Alton lane uses a combination of 3D body scanners and hand measurements to produce fully custom clothing."Chicago-based tailor embraces craft of 'fully bespoke' suits". Chicago Tribune Apr 24, 2015
History Hunter and Jenkins quit their jobs as a management consultant and a history teacher/commercial realtor, respectively, and cashed in their life savings to fund the business.
In 2015, Alton Lane raised $7.5 million to fund expansion."Custom clothes maker pockets $7.5M in capital raise". Richmond BizSense. Michael Thompson December 9, 2015
Showrooms Alton Lane has showrooms in New York City, Boston,"Haute Spots: Shopping Boston’s Stylish Newbury Street". Haute Living, by Kellie Speed | May 13, 2015 Washington D.C., Richmond, Virginia"Body Hug: Alton Lane takes a high-tech approach to designing the right fit for men.". Style Weekly. By Ned Oliver Dallas, Chicago, and San Francisco,"Are these the best-dressed men in San Francisco?" By Maghan McDowell, November 14, 2014"A Fashion Hub Emerges At Nexus Of Jackson Square, FiDi And Chinatown". Hoodline with future locations being built in Nashville, Savannah, Georgia, and Charlottesville, Virginia.
Alton Lane operates on an appointment-only basis. Each client is measured using a 3D scanner."Here's What It's Like To Step Into A 3-D Body Scanner For A Custom-Made Suit". Fast Company."Alton Lane: Savile Row Comes to Connecticut Avenue". Borderstan, December 7, 2011 Clients select a style and fabric for their garment, and the measurements are sent to the manufacturer in Massachusetts where the clothing is made."A Fashion Hub Emerges At Nexus Of Jackson Square, FiDi And Chinatown". Hoodline. In approximately 4–6 weeks, the garments are delivered directly to the showroom and the client is invited back to the showroom for a personal fitting."Alton Lane's Unique Approach To Suits & Tips On How To Look Great in One [VIDEO, EXCLUSIVE]". By Anna Halkidis, EnStars on Oct 20, 2014
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