Cape Horn
Italy
Cape Horn is an Italian clothing brand founded in 1988 by the Ferrari family near Vicenza. It makes jackets, padded and down jackets, knitwear, polo shirts, trousers and accessories for men and women.
| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Alessandro, Isidoro and Gilberto Ferrari |
| Registered address | Chiuppano (Vicenza), Italy |
| Workshop origin | 1960, Arsiero |
| Website | capehorn.it |
What is Cape Horn?
Cape Horn is an Italian menswear and womenswear brand. According to its own story page it was founded in 1988 by Alessandro, Isidoro and Gilberto Ferrari, after nearly thirty years of manufacturing for other companies.
History
The Ferrari family's artisanal tailoring workshop dates to 1960 and began in Arsiero, a small town near Vicenza. The brand's registered address is listed in Chiuppano in the province of Vicenza. Cape Horn says it was among the first in Italy to introduce Polartec fleece, and that in 2005 it moved from technical mountain wear towards sportswear.
Products and positioning
- Jackets, padded jackets and down jackets
- Knitwear, polo shirts and T-shirts
- Trousers and accessories
The brand describes its aim as living fashion as a form of art, and stresses research, quality and tradition combined with innovation. It now targets urban, everyday life.
Why it matters
Cape Horn shows a route taken by some Italian contract manufacturers, who moved from producing for third parties to building their own label.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Horn from?
Cape Horn is an Italian brand from the Vicenza area, with a registered address in Chiuppano.
Who founded Cape Horn?
The brand was founded in 1988 by Alessandro, Isidoro and Gilberto Ferrari.