Mario Talarico Umbrellas

A downpour of Neapolitan craftsmanship since 1860

He was born surrounded by umbrellas into a large family, an umbrella-making dynasty. Eighty-four years later, those umbrellas are still his livelih Keep reading

The Spanish Chapter: Sastreria Serna

Which are the distinctive features of the Spanish jacket?

  During a recent trip to Spain, I met Agustin Garcia Mont Keep reading

Edesim Sartoria Napoli: The Navy Blazer

Brief history of the garment and review

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The Sicilian Chapter: Sartoria Davì

From Palermo to London, thanks to the knowledge of the English language

The Sicilian Chapter: Sartoria Crimi

Curved dart and peculiar construction of the under-collar

Very few cities besides Naples can boast having residents that can genuinely be defined as true gents. But amongst these, Palermo can undoubtedly make a claim; Keep reading

Dalcuore Ulster Coat - Part II

First and Second Fitting

Once the chalking and the cutting hav Keep reading

Edesim - Concave Lapel Line

Fitting of a three-piece suit made from Holland&Sherry fabric

Shoes review: Bow-Tie Double-monks

Goodyear welt and Dainite sole

Tod's - Company Visit

What is the difference between Alligator and Crocodile hide?

The Roman Chapter: Gaetano Aloisio

Millimetrical precision for picky customers

In my ongoing hunt to try to determine the defining traits of the Roman jacket – if indeed they exist – how could I not pay a visit to the Gaetano Aloisio atelier? T Keep reading