[NOTE: Luca Avitabile, the cutter for men’s shirts at Satriano Cinque that I use, has split from the company and set up on his own. I recommend contacting him for any inquiries, at [email protected]]
The Italians, frustratingly, don’t tend to visit in the summer. Then again, there would be little point as their workers are usually on holiday for a month, so little work would be done on the order at home.
Two of my favourite Neapolitans, tailor Solito and shirtmaker Satriano Cinque, will be at Holland & Sherry again on September 6th and September 7th. Anyone interested in commissioning something, just having a chat, or indeed due a fitting, should contact them on:
Satriano Cinque (Luca): [email protected]
– Shirts start at €120
Solito (Luigi): [email protected]
– Suits start at €2000
I think you have switched their offerings.
Good spot! Now changed
Hello Simon!
Short post today, so you must be quite busy. I have a question about the blog itself – do you manage it or do you have a specialist do it for you? Is the blog using WordPress software? I am curious as I am looking at starting my own style-related blog in future. Many thanks!
Kind regards
Hi Jerrell,
I post Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Shorter, update pieces usually go in between if there are any.
This is on Blogger – it’s their standard template – and I manage it myself. We are shifting to WordPress soon though.
Good luck with yours
Simon
Simon,
I’ve been reading your posts for quite a while and I feel that PS will be a refuge for those that need an objective opinion, with a dash of experiential enthusiasm.
How much is just the jacket at Solito? Thinking of getting the pants from Ambrosi.
Jonas E
Good question, I can’t remember. It will depend on the cloth of course – why not give Luigi an email?
Simon,
I’m sick of the London shirt makers in budget (and having everything made through the very best is not an option). I am intrigued by your work with Satriano. Can you help me with a few points?
1. Do they have some heavier, more durable cottons (I remember your first review said the cloth you used was very light)?
2. I’ve always been chary about fusing. Do they do unfused, or is fusing an essential part of the Italian shirt?
3. Do you know when they are next in London and what the going rate is these days?
Sorry to bombard you with questions!
B.
Hey,
– yes they have a full range of cottons. I have some heavier ones
– they fuse their collars, but I would recommend trying it. I have all mine fused and prefer it
– they are next here in September, as the workshops are all closed for August. You can email at [email protected]
Thanks very much, Simon.
Now you’ve switched over to a Neapolitan shirtmaker, have you adopted the Italian approach to cuffs (i.e. generally button cuff, with double cuff only for special occasions)?
Good question – and yes, I have
Thanks, Simon. Booked in for the September visit.
I’ve gravitated away from double cuffs as well. For some reason I’ve grown to like the humble but simpler and more pared down button-cuff. As I think you may have written at some stage, it is also much more versatile (i.e. can work with City suits, odd jackets or with a jumper on the weekend).