WEAR THIS – FITZGABRIELS

ARTLING

Opened in 2010 as a made-to-measure tailoring establishment, Artling has grown to offer a full bespoke suiting and shirtmaking service to the most dapper of Parisian gentlemen. Famed for their vibrant and quirky flourishes, Artling has developed a reputation as a go-to outfitter in the fashion capital.

MARTHA SU MISURA

Martha su Misura is a full-suite bespoke tailoring house just outside of Modena. Helmed by Martha Naudascher, the firm offers made-to-measure and custom shirtmaking, knitwear, suiting and more for men and women. The atelier also manages a small boutique with a range of ready-to-wear items and accessories to outfit their discerning clientele.

HUNGANT

The glove-making tradition in Transylvania dates back more than 200 years with the area being a global epicentre for the trade. Hungant came into being in 1925 and became part of the state manufacturing apparatus until it was privatised in 1995. The brand uses the finest quality materials and time-honoured craftsmanship to produce some of the world’s most luxurious gloves. Famed for their extremely soft leathers and comfortable linings, Hungant gloves are highly sought after, particularly their classic driving gloves.

GIANNETTO PORTOFINO

Giannetto Portofino is a luxury brand producing indulgent resortwear and comfortable shirting for a well-dressed client base from across Italy. A family-owned shirtmaker in the Italian tradition, the firm uses the finest materials and in-house patterns to cut beautiful shirts, sleepwear and accessories for men. The boutique is located Andria but takes its inspiration from the salubrious resort town of Portofino. The brand was opened as Camiceria Sanfort in 1979.

LUDWIG REITER

A Viennese shoemaker of distinction, Ludwig Reiter traces its foundation back to 1885. The brand is renowned for their high-quality leather shoes and accessories, including bags, luggage and belts. Ludwig Reiter offers a bespoke shoemaking service for their most exacting customers too.

S. T. DUPONT

When his carriage manufactory workshop burned down in 1872, Simon Tissot-Dupont endeavoured to begin anew, acquiring a small leather studio which would produce high-end leather goods and briefcases for the most rarified Parisian gentlemen. The brand was a success and he soon won contracts to supply the great department stores of Paris and further afield. Today, the Dupont brand is synonymous with exquisite luxury goods, including their leather goods range, ornate pens and, especially, their top quality lighters.

CAMICERIA TIZIANO

A bespoke shirting house in Milan, Camiceria Tiziano has been outfitting many of Italy’s most discerning and best-dressed clientele since it opened in 1947. The small studio offers a bespoke, custom shirtmakers including luxurious fabrics and detailing. In addition, Camiceria Tiziano produces a range of accessories and handmade neckties. Their Milanese boutique also carries a broad selection of ready-to-wear shirts and accessories.

ALMINI

A boutique Milanese shoemaker and leather goods atelier that was established by Pietro Almini in 1921. The marque is renowned as a maker of high-quality, handmade footwear, bespoke to a customer’s exact specifications. Almini uses a wide range of hides and tans with a full suite of colourways. Their casual shoes are particularly sought after. The brand’s craftsmanship extends to various leather goods and accessories including bags, belts and travelling accoutrements.

VUARNET

In 1957 two Parisian opticians introduced a new, specialist lens to the market, designed specifically for skiers, the Skilynx lens was revolutionary. It would filter out the extreme reflection often experienced from snowy terrains whilst providing clarity and shielding the eyes from the elements. Having fitted them to sunglasses, they offered their product to the French ski team and at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, Jean Vuarnet won the gold medal in Downhill skiing. Wearing the Skilynx glasses, a partnership was born that would define the brand’s pedigree for ever more. Vuarnet agreed to lend his name to the enterprising start-up and the name would come to be synonymous with high-quality, luxury performance sunglasses.

FRAZER HAART

Renowned, Savile Row trained bespoke tailor Frazer Haart opened his proprietary workshop in Bristol over a decade ago. Having perfected his craft at a many of London’s finest sartorial studios, Haart made the decision to go it alone and establish his atelier closer to his home in the West Country. Today, clients can avail of his masterful fully bespoke or made-to-measure tailoring service.