Just a fabric enthusiast traveling the world
5 Years Peru
It wasn't planned – but it was probably necessary. I didn't go to Peru to make fashion. I went to understand. Initially out of curiosity, then out of love – and I stayed for five whole years. Five years that fundamentally changed my life and my attitude towards clothing, work, and time.
Back in Europe, I devoted myself to my shirt collection. Shirts are my passion - but not just any shirts. I mean shirts that you can feel. Shirts that are crafted with care, in the best workshops in the world.
My journey led me to Italy - to a place where craftsmanship hasn't been forgotten, but is alive and well. On Lake Como, I found small weaving mills that have been weaving the finest two-ply fabrics for generations: 100/2, 140/2, up to 200/2 cottons - dense, smooth, and with a silky feel that makes every shirt special. These fabrics are not anonymous mass-produced goods, but the result of patience, experience, and artisanal precision.
But the heart of my shirts beats further south – in Naples. That's where they are created, piece by piece, handcrafted in small workshops where every detail counts. Where no seam is simply sewn, but carefully created by hand. Where real mother-of-pearl buttons are sewn on by hand with the classic "Zampa di Gallina" stitch. Where every buttonhole is hand-stitched and every part is cut individually.
These shirts are more than just clothing – they are an expression of Italian tailoring. From the first cut to the last seam, each piece stands for honest craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Nothing is superfluous. Everything has meaning.
I personally communicate with the sewers and tailors, see their work, their dedication, their pride. And my customers feel exactly that – in every shirt they wear.
