Mr Barizza enjoying lunch at the Palzileri restaurant
Mr Barizza enjoying lunch at the Pal Zileri restaurant. The restaurant is situated in a separate building within the complex. Mr Barizza joins the Pal Zileri crew each afternoon during the daily traditional lunch break.
Mr Dimatore is subject to a measuring session.
Mr Dimatore is subject to a measuring session. Here the width of the shoulder and posture are measured. .
Pressing machines are a vital part of the finishing process.
Pressing machines are a vital part of the finishing process.
Head designer Giorgio Zanella explains the Sartoriale experience.
Sartoriale head designer Giorgio Zanella explains the Sartoriale experience.
Shoulder and sleeve of an Abito Privato suit are joined together.
The shoulder and sleeve of an Abito Privato suit are joined together. The emphasis is on the craftsmanship as a great deal of the suit is made by hand.
Suit are cut and prepared for the next phase in production.
Various parts of a suit are cut and prepared for the next phase in production.
Italian cuisine during lunch at Palzileri.
Waiters serve fine Italian cuisine during lunch at Pal Zileri.
Clothing is processed for storage
Clothing is processed for storage and prepared for delivery. All orders are arranged categorically by client.
Suits on display at their flagship store in Vicenza.
Off the peg Pal Zileri products on display at their flagship store in Vicenza.
Fine detail and fabrics make the perfect Palzileri suit.
Fine detail, fabrics and tailoring eventually make the perfect Pal Zileri suit.
1,000,000 metres of fabric on stock.
Over 22,500 rolls of fabric are stored. This adds up to around 1,000,000 metres of fabric on stock.
LAB head designer Antonio Buffagnotti
LAB head designer Antonio Buffagnotti, showing the colour cards and ideas upon which a collection is designed.
An example of fine craftsmanship.
An example of fine craftsmanship whereby open buttonholes are incorporated in the jacket. This attention to detail and tailoring originates from Naples.
Mr Barizza enjoying an afternoon stroll
Mr Barizza enjoying an afternoon stroll through “his” grounds at the Pal Zileri complex.
A shirt from the Ceremonia Collection
A shirt taken from the Ceremonia Collection. This collection is specifically tailored for the groom to be.
The cutting process .
The cutting section of the factory. A part of the process requiring concentration and precision in order to guarantee a perfect fit.
Via Fabio Filzi where the Gruppo Forall complex is situated.
Via Fabio Filzi. the street where Palzileri is situated.
Behind the Scenes at Fashion House Palzileri
Michael Schumacher, David Beckham and the AC Milan football team, all love the distinctive Italian style of Pal Zileri, a high end label which has resisted the fashion industry’s move to mass production in countries with cheap labour. Discover how the Pal Zileri ‘family’ dine together every day, and care passionately about each and every garment. You can buy its clothes off the peg, or for a more personal service Pal Zileri tailors will visit you in your home, anywhere in the world.
Text Roupert Muller