CHRIS SMITH
TRUC TRAN
As an Army brat, Chris grew up in California, Germany, Panama, Wisconsin and Kansas. Following that military tradition, he joined the Navy after high school. Later Chris earned a business degree from Pittsburgh State University. He relocated to Denver to work in the oil business in 1996, and while working also earned his MBA. Somehow, Chris discovered his true calling was the men’s apparel business. With no previous experience, he became Rookie of the Year at Neiman Marcus in 2007. Not surprising, as he is very easygoing and quite knowledgeable. He joined the Andrisen Morton family in August 2013 and we’re glad he did. Our customers agree!
Our six full-time master tailors and seamstresses are a vital part of the store’s success, because without an absolute perfect fit, even the finest clothing in the world won’t look good—and neither will you. Our new head tailor, Truc Tran, comes to us from right here in Cherry Creek North, but his journey began on the other side of the world. Born in Saigon, Vietnam (officially known as Ho Chi Minh City), Truc started his tailoring career there, training for a year under the watchful eye of a renowned master tailor. After his apprenticeship, Truc opened his own shop with a dream of reuniting with his family in Colorado, where two older brothers had already immigrated. He achieved this goal in 1992. Truc first worked in Denver for Jos. A. Bank, then at the Squire Shop and Neiman Marcus. About 10 years ago, he again started his own business, which happened to be in the building right next door! His precise machine and handwork, eye for detail and organizational skills are Truc trademarks, as is his very sunny disposition. We are thrilled Truc is now part of the Andrisen Morton family!
Hobbies: Sports, especially baseball and the Rockies. Also attending concerts and traveling. Favorite vacation spot: Panama—he lived there for seven years as a child and finally returned in May. He recently fulfilled another dream to visit Iceland. What he’d wear every day if he could: Blue jeans and T-shirts. Why AM is special: “We are like a family here. The work environment is almost as good as one could ever hope to find.” On style: “Style can definitely be learned, because when I got into the apparel business 10 years ago, I had absolutely none.”
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