Cesare Attolini
Italy
Cesare Attolini is a family-run Neapolitan tailoring house founded around 1930 by Vincenzo Attolini. It is led by the founder's grandsons and sells handcrafted suits through wholesale accounts and its own stores. It matters as a leading example of Naples tailoring exported internationally.
| Founded | 1930 (per Wikipedia) |
|---|---|
| Founder | Vincenzo Attolini |
| Headquarters | Casalnuovo, Naples, Italy |
| Ownership | Family business |
| Segment | Luxury and designer houses |
| Website | cesareattolini.com |
What is Cesare Attolini?
Cesare Attolini is an Italian menswear brand from the Naples area, presented on its official website as a symbol of Neapolitan tailoring tradition. The range centres on handcrafted suits, shirts and men's accessories.
History
The business was founded by Vincenzo Attolini, with Wikipedia giving 1930 as the founding date and Naples as the place of origin. The company is based in Casalnuovo, in the Naples metropolitan area. It remains a private family business: the founder's grandsons, Giuseppe and Massimiliano Attolini, lead its international expansion.
Products and positioning
Tailoring is the heart of the brand, and its classic Italian suits are made in the Neapolitan tradition. Knitwear was added to the offer after the 2015 acquisition of Fioroni, a knitwear maker based in Umbria. The brand positions itself at the luxury end of the tailored menswear market.
Business model and distribution
Cesare Attolini sells through two routes:
- Wholesale accounts with selected retailers
- Its own stores, reported in Milan, Miami Beach, New York, London, Monaco and Moscow
The brand site also supports online browsing, with social media accounts that point to its Naples base. Details on the split between wholesale and own retail are not published in the sources consulted.
Why it matters
Naples tailoring has become a recognised category in global menswear, and Cesare Attolini is one of the family firms that carried it abroad. Its second and third generation management, combined with a store network in several international cities, illustrates how artisan tailoring houses scale without leaving family control.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Cesare Attolini?
Cesare Attolini is described as a private family business. The founder's grandsons, Giuseppe and Massimiliano Attolini, lead the company.
Where is Cesare Attolini from?
The brand comes from Naples, Italy. It was founded by Vincenzo Attolini and is based in Casalnuovo near Naples.