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14 October 2026
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Lab Pal Zileri

Mayhoola for Investments · Italy

Lab Pal Zileri is a label of Pal Zileri, the Italian menswear house that began in Quinto Vicentino near Vicenza and is now based in Milan. The brand makes tailored clothing, outerwear, shirts, leather goods and shoes.

Facts
Parent brandPal Zileri
OwnerMayhoola for Investments
OriginsQuinto Vicentino, 1980
HeadquartersMilan, Italy
DistributionMonobrand stores and around 500 multibrand retailers
Websitepalzileri.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
MenswearAccessoriesFootwearBags
Sales channels
Own storesWholesaleDepartment stores

What is Lab Pal Zileri?

Lab Pal Zileri belongs to Pal Zileri, an Italian menswear brand known for traditional tailoring. The house began in Quinto Vicentino, near Vicenza, and is now headquartered in Milan.

History

Pal Zileri's owning company, Forall Confezioni, was founded in 1980 to produce traditional menswear tailoring. In 2014 Mayhoola for Investments, the investment vehicle linked to the Qatari royal family, acquired a majority stake, and it took full ownership in 2016.

Products and positioning

The brand is positioned in premium Italian menswear.

  • Suits and tailoring, with a made-to-measure service
  • Outerwear and shirts
  • Leather goods and accessories
  • Shoes

Distribution

Pal Zileri is distributed through monobrand stores and around 500 multibrand retailers worldwide. Its boutiques include locations in Italy, Amman, Baku, Lyon, Málaga and Mexico City, and since 2019 it has operated corners in department stores such as Harrods and Selfridges.

Why it matters

Pal Zileri is one of the Veneto tailoring houses that have moved into international investor ownership, combining an artisanal tailoring heritage with global wholesale and department store distribution.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Pal Zileri?

Pal Zileri is owned by Mayhoola for Investments, which acquired a majority stake in 2014 and full ownership in 2016.

Where is Pal Zileri from?

Pal Zileri is an Italian menswear brand that began in Quinto Vicentino near Vicenza and is now headquartered in Milan.

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