New York will be getting its first visit from shirtmaker Luca Avitabile and tailor Luigi Solito in a couple of weeks, which I know will be welcome news for readers that have watched their pieces on PS for the past couple of years.
Details are below on the invite. Luca is asking for a minimum order of four shirts for a new customer, which hopefully readers will understand. Most artisans like Luigi and Luca still lose money on the first few trips, so its a long-term relationship that both are trying to build. They will be back in New York in December.
More importantly for me, they will also be in London next week, the 10th to the 12th. I’m sure I’ll see some of you there, as per normal.
For anyone that is new to these guys, you can see my posts on them here:
Hi Simon,
Where will they be in London? What are the contact details to make an appointment? Thanks!
The details are on that invite in the post. Cheers
Simon, the invite only covers NYC unless I am mistaken. Krs
Ah sorry, misread the comment. They will be at the Travellers Club in London, as per usual. Contact details the same
Hi Simon,
Is there also a minimum order for shirts for the London visit?
No
Hi Simon, I just had my appointment with Luca which was great. I am also switching from Turnbull – my one question is whether you consider Luca the best shirt maker? I like his aesthetic so that is a plus for me. But change makes me nervous!
Hi Ken,
Luca is great, but certainly not the best in terms of construction. Have a look at this post, where I set out the three levels of make of three that visit London:
http://www.permanentstyle.com/2015/03/davino-shirts-the-zenith-of-visiting-italians.html
Maybe a dumb question, but: Are Luca’s cuffs and collars fused or made with free floating interlining?
Thanks in advance!
Soren
Fused. As noted elsewhere, it’s what I prefer