The Latest and Greatest in Italian Suits

Business suits today are a form of corporate armor. But modern day men's suits are sometimes seen as too stuffy, especially after the dotcom boom. A somewhat relaxed work fashion is now acceptable, but this trend has not been able to displace the suit from its place in a man's work wardrobe.


Why wear a suit?

A successful investment-banker in a sharp Italian suit, a lawyer about town in an elegant two-piece affair, a politician on television in a formal suit-and-tie: all these members of the upper crust depend on their attire to gain them an instant acceptance in public life. Donning an impeccably tailored suit is already a statement of affluence and impeccable taste. It says a lot about the wearer even before a single word is spoken.

Not just the smart set, but also those who lead prosaic lives need to wear a suit at some point in their career. For instance, those candidates who would not be required to wear a suit on their jobs are advised to wear one for the interview. An accused on trial wears a suit. A suit is still seen as a way to gain respectability: a man wearing a suit means business.



The Men’s Suit in Italy



The better-cut the suit, the better business the wearer is likely to be in. And if the suit is cut well, chances are that it is an Italian suit. Italian suits have today come to represent some of the best quality work in men's tailoring, and bring prestige to the wearer. But they were not always the most renowned. The history of the Italian suit goes back a long time, and its evolution makes for an interesting story.

The suit as a form of business clothing evolved in Europe, and reached its acme in Britain at the famous Savile Row, frequented by all true gentlemen of impeccable pedigree. But slowly, the skills of suit-making began to filter to other parts of Europe, but notably, to Italy. Some of the best suits in the world of fashion began to be produced in this country.

writteb by: Damyanti Ghosh