14 October 2026International edition
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14 October 2026
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Gianni Lupo

Italy

Gianni Lupo is an Italian menswear brand founded in 2013 in Tuscany by Gianni Jia. Jeans are its core product, within a total-look range for men.

Facts
Founded2013
FounderGianni Jia
OriginTuscany, Italy
Flagship storeFlorence
Websitegiannilupo.it
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
MenswearDenim
Sales channels
WholesaleOwn stores

What is Gianni Lupo?

Gianni Lupo is a menswear brand founded in 2013 in Tuscany, Italy. Its founder is Gianni Jia, and the brand aims to dress men throughout their day.

Products and positioning

Jeans are the core product, described by the brand as an essential item for the wardrobe. Around them sits a wider total-look offer designed for mixing and matching.

  • Shirts, knitwear and trousers
  • Sweatshirts, tracksuits and t-shirts
  • Blazers, waistcoats, polos and shorts

The brand's style tags are lifestyle, urban and contemporary. It uses a recycled and recyclable cotton-elastane denim blend and continues a collaboration with REPREVE, a producer of fibres made from recycled plastic bottles.

Distribution

Gianni Lupo has a flagship store in Florence and is sold in Europe through more than 700 retailers.

Why it matters

Gianni Lupo shows how a young Italian denim-led label can build a wide European wholesale base within about a decade.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Gianni Lupo?

Gianni Lupo was founded in 2013 in Tuscany by Gianni Jia.

What does Gianni Lupo sell?

It sells menswear led by jeans, including shirts, knitwear, trousers, blazers and polos.

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