<p>Which is why Britain’s biggest department store chain is preparing to unveil a “magic mirror” that can superimpose new outfits over your reflection, reports the Daily Mail.<br /><br />John Lewis is working with technology firm Cisco on the equipment, which it hopes to introduce across the country following a trial in its new Exeter store next year.</p>.<p>The “mirror” is actually a sophisticated computer screen with built-in sensors and cameras. <br />When shoppers stand in front of the machine, it scans their body to determine their exact dimensions for sizing garments.</p>.<p>The customer then waves his or her hands in front of the screen to bring up a range of menus in order to select from thousands of items in the chain’s fashion ranges.<br /><br />Once selected, the clothing is superimposed on top of the reflection.<br /><br />The machine is even capable of projecting several items over a shopper at the same time, to show how a complete outfit might look with shoes and accessories.<br /></p>
<p>Which is why Britain’s biggest department store chain is preparing to unveil a “magic mirror” that can superimpose new outfits over your reflection, reports the Daily Mail.<br /><br />John Lewis is working with technology firm Cisco on the equipment, which it hopes to introduce across the country following a trial in its new Exeter store next year.</p>.<p>The “mirror” is actually a sophisticated computer screen with built-in sensors and cameras. <br />When shoppers stand in front of the machine, it scans their body to determine their exact dimensions for sizing garments.</p>.<p>The customer then waves his or her hands in front of the screen to bring up a range of menus in order to select from thousands of items in the chain’s fashion ranges.<br /><br />Once selected, the clothing is superimposed on top of the reflection.<br /><br />The machine is even capable of projecting several items over a shopper at the same time, to show how a complete outfit might look with shoes and accessories.<br /></p>