Barba Napoli

Barba is a fashion lifestyle inspired by the art of antique Neapolitan tailoring, excellence, refinement and elegance all rolled into one.

Founded in 1988, the company started out as a small outlet but today has considerably expanded to a state of the art modern facility situated in Arzano a province of Naples, covering an area of 6000 square meters and employing over 110 staff.

Originally Barba operated by selling shirts only to elite Neapolitan clientele, but due to their precision and mastery in cutting, an eye for accuracy in detail and an excellence in selecting fabrics, Barba soon found its path all over Italy and Europe. Through years of passion, research and development and vast expertise in the field of fabrics they have acquired a deep engrained culture in the art of shirt making. Barba is now recognized globally as a result.

All phases of production happen inside the establishment itself allowing Lello and Mario Barba to carry out a thorough and scrupulous inspection during every phase. Only professionals with a background and experience of design, tailoring and fabrics are selected by the company, many have skills in hand sewing passed down to them from generation to generation.

The shirt making process begins with the pressmark and cutting of the material. Every cut is then assembled on a luminous table so as to detect any possible flaws or imperfections in the fabric. The second phase is the stitching using tiny half stitches, and then the sleeves called “tunics” are attached. 

Then the checking and the finishing phases; hand embroidered button holes, perfectly matching shirt stripes especially under the collar line, pattern symmetry, the uniqueness of lateral stitching which should only overlap by two millimeters and shirt borders finished off by hand with a tiny and elegant hem. A sophisticated, disciplined operation producing an exquisite handmade article, ready to be acquired by that expert customer with an eye for excellence.

Shirt making has always been the prime passion of the Barba family but throughout the years, other garments have been introduced making the company a Total Look producer in clothing.

To discover more, please visit Shirts & Ties Venice at 15 Cullum Street, City of London EC3M 7JJ or online at www.shirtsandtiesvenice.co.uk

Cantarelli – A story of Style

“No one buys a jacket any more on the basis of the fact that they need it. The basis is new emotional impulse. ” – Alessandro Cantarelli

Cantarelli suits and jackets define elegance, functionality and comfort. They express a lifestyle, a model of living, which identifies Cantarelli as one of the very best and exclusive producers of Italian tailored creations, renowned and appreciated all over the world.

Each piece conveys a precise code and technical form adapted to tease out a specific personal trait of the man that sets him apart with class.

HISTORY

Mauro Ranieri Cantarelli, was the original founder of Cantarelli S.p.A which was born in 1994, with three production facilities located in Rigutino and Terontola in the province of Arezzo.   Current Managing Director Alessandro Cantarelli, took over the helm from his father over seven years ago and during this period led his company through major technical and process restructuring as well as reinvention of style and design that exudes the very essence of Italian fashion.

Cantarelli now provides work for about 700 in-house imaginative designers, highly experienced tailors and skilled operatives, who work to create a blend of classic and contemporary products that convey the exclusive signature of the Cantarelli brand.

COLLECTIONS

Cantarelli has always been closely associated with top class shouldered garments.  The brand offers modern and elegant suits with slim fit, single breasted jackets with peak lapel with particular fancies. The collections reflect an ongoing, constant search for beauty, refinement and quality.

They confirm Cantarelli’s absolute leadership position as innovators, and are rooted in the original approach and authenticity embodied by their brand.

                                            

MADE TO MEASURE

Once upon a time, all suits and shirts were tailor made. It’s the industrial revolution proceeding technological advances that have lead to the availability of the seemingly infinite range of off-the shelf options that we are familiar with. 

The difference between our off-the shelf options and our made-to measure is all about CONTROL. Control over how you would like your suit or shirt to fit your very specific body shape and control over specific changes you would like to make to your items depending on your style preferences.

The cut of a Cantarelli made-to-measure suit is rather distinctive; with the fabrics originating from Loro Piana. Cantarelli made-to -measure suiting offers a tapered silhouette and modern classic fit, which is ideal for the broad shouldered or athletic physique. For the gentleman looking for sartorial detailing, Cantarelli’s made to measure collection offers lightweight, comfortable garments that look as appropriate in the business world as outside of it.

So with such a wide variety of options available to you, why wouldn’t you want to go with a made-to measure suit?

Shirts & Ties Venice offers a full made to measure service delivering highly tailored and fitted shirts and suits, made in Italy and ready for collection within 30 days of the order.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Tel +44 (0) 20 7283 4170 or email: info@shirtsandtiesvenice.co.uk

To discover more, please visit Shirts & Ties Venice at 15 Cullum Street, City of London EC3M 7JJ or online at www.shirtsandtiesvenice.co.uk

Andrea Ventura Firenze

Founded in 2007 by the Soldini Roberto family, shoe makers since 1963, in collaboration with stylist Andrea Ventura, the elegant brand and philosophy born of the same name is creating a success story of quality – Made in Italy.

Andrea Ventura’s objective is to satisfy the independent customer, the one who loves innovation and originality yet insists on the tradition of quality in the detail. What makes them special is the way they have reinvented the look of the classical shoe, creating unconventional concepts in footwear, inspired by our changing world, nature and fantasy.

The “Tasca” or pocket concept-style has been extremely successful ever since its creation in 2008. Materials used for the uppers in the Tasca concept evoke luxury and stimulate soft emotions combined with lasting durability.

So as to guarantee flexibility even with leather soles, Andrea Ventura Firenze has perfected a special patented construction, first adopted in the concept Tasca but also used in other types of traditionally rigid footwear, the result is…extraordinary.

 

Andrea Ventura shoes are sold in all well-known luxury stores in major cities, such as Florence, Milan, Capri, Cortina d’Ampezzo Montecarlo, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo and London, where Shirts & Ties Venice, are the exclusive UK stockist of Andrea Ventura Firenze shoes.

To discover more, please visit Shirts & Ties Venice at 15 Cullum Street, City of London EC3M 7JJ or online at http://www.shirtsandtiesvenice.co.uk

Alessandro Gherardi Shirts

Since the 1970s the name of Alessandro Gherardi has been linked with the ultimate in shirt making. The Alessandro Gherardi Shirt Factory pursues a culture of quality, research and passion and shares this with all those involved in its mission.  The classical combinations of style, elegance and formality are the values of this brand. Exquisite made to order men’s shirts produced by methods of the latest technology without ever jeopardising tradition.

The Alessandro Gherardi service features a choice of seven collars and four cuffs, along with more than five hundred fabrics to choose from provided by the most respected fabric manufacturers in Italy. 

Crafted from luxury cotton and available in a range of designs from traditional poplin to contrast collars and checked shirts, the Alessandro Gherardi menswear collection offers the perfect complement to any suit.

To discover more, please visit Shirts & Ties Venice at  15 Cullum Street, City of London EC3M 7JJ or online at www.shirtsandtiesvenice.co.uk

Orciani – Nobuckle Belt

Dynamism, unconventionality, creativity, superb raw materials, and a passion for outstanding artisan workmanship – those are the points that characterise Orciani brand.

Inspired by his early days of business, when he was forced to think up an alternative closing system because he had no available buckles, in 2013, Claudio Orciani- the founder of the Company – invented Nobuckle, which replaced the traditional buckle belt. A belt different from the classic ones sold on the market.

Described as a barrier breaker, the Nobuckle belt is adjustable and offers a no-size option, adapting to any body shape. The system leaves no wear-related marks on the belt, which does not set off metal detectors and is nickel-free.

“The Nobuckle man who wears this belt perfectly epitomises the idea of today’s cosmopolitan globe trotter who identifies with the idea of travel, physical and intellectual exercise in a world that is increasingly globalised, frenetic and in constant evolution,” stated Orciani.

Orciani is also a company that respects nature and uses alternative energies. The plant has a photovoltaic solar panel system that supplies power to a geothermal unit used for heating and air conditioning.

 

To discover more, please visit Shirts & Ties Venice at 15 Cullum Street, City of London EC3M 7JJ or online at www.shirtsandtiesvenice.co.uk