Artisans

A. Caraceni - First Fitting

This is what happens during a first fitting at A. Caraceni

As the more attentive readers amongst you may remember, a few months ago, I selected a Super 110’s fabric by Vitale Barberi Keep reading

Sartoria Flacco

A new tailoring house in Potenza

"The idea to set up a tailor’s atelier came to me from reading your blog.” Are these really the opening words of Antonio Margiotta, the co-foun Keep reading

Edesim Cotton Gabardine

The idea for this suit came while watching a classic of Italian cinema

The idea for this suit came to me in a flash of inspiration while watching a classic of Italian cinema, “The Leopard”. Gl Keep reading

Dalcuore Three-piece Suit

Tobacco coloured Will Bill Irish linen

I met master tailor Dalcuore in Naples a year and a half ago, in his atelier in Riviera di Chiaia. Before the summer exodus this year, I managed to Keep reading

Antica Sartoria Leonardi

Review of a suit made from an Ariston mohair fabric

Alfonso Leonardi, proprietor of the tailor’s of the same name, after years with Kiton and Borrelli, some years ago has taken the plunge and gone Keep reading

Gabardine on the Amalfi Coast

Villa Il Mulino in Praiano

I recently had the pleasure of spending a weekend in the magical frame of Praiano, a village in the very heart of the Amalfi Coast. Our villa, named Il Mulino, featured an infinity pool with a breathtaking view of the sea, of the nearby Positano a Keep reading

Sartoria Carfora

An entrepreneur from Lazio bets on a young and talented tailor

Recently a new laical tailoring house has come to light in the crowded industry of the Neapolitan Keep reading

A. Caraceni - The measurements

Double-breasted suit made with Super 110's fabric by Vitale Barberis Canonico

Some weeks ago, I had the privilege of trying the experience of a bespoke suit by A. Caraceni, the world-renowned tailoring house of Via Fatebenefratelli 16, Milan. With no doubt, I went for their signature double-breasted cut, picking a light pin Keep reading

Coppola Dude

Details of the jacket: Holland & Sherry fabric, three roll two buttoning, two patch pockets, boat-shaped breast pocket, soft shoulder and rollino sleevehead Pleat sung Keep reading

Tweed & Casentino

Details of the look:  The Bespoke Dudes Eyewear Sunglasses // Edesim Napoli Casentino Coat // N.H Sartoria Jacket // Besani Shirt // Chiaia Napoli Tie // Salvatore Am Keep reading