made-to-measure

adjective

made-to-mea·​sure ˌmād-tə-ˈme-zhər How to pronounce made-to-measure (audio)
-ˈmā-zhər
: fashioned to measurements specifically required : custom-made
a made-to-measure suit

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The brand advocates for slow fashion, by offering made-to-measure and bespoke jeans. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025 This can be seen in his Oscar look for the evening, a midnight blue Giorgio Armani made-to-measure tuxedo. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Brody wore a made-to-measure three-piece Thom Browne tuxedo featuring a large broach. Mikelle Street, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 Treatment protocols here are made-to-measure and use the brand’s products, which are created with bio-fermentation, enzymatic catalysis and plant cell culture technologies. Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 Think made-to-measure bomber jackets, tracksuits stitched from Italian leather, and fishing vests made from houndstooth wool. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025 Once reserved for exclusive made-to-measure clients, the brand’s signature elegance is now accessible to a global audience. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 The individuals create their own made-to-measure perfumes, which are then available to the public. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Special orders might include made-to-measure furniture and even rooms created around a scent, too. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of made-to-measure was in 1885

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“Made-to-measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/made-to-measure. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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