Nicola Santarelli
Nicola Santarelli is an Italian men's tailoring house from Puglia whose family history dates back to 1915. Operating as Santarelli Sartoria, it makes bespoke and made-to-measure suits, jackets, shirts and outerwear by hand.
| Heritage | Since 1915 |
|---|---|
| Base | Bitonto, Puglia, Italy |
| Speciality | Bespoke menswear |
| Service | Travelling Tailor trunk shows |
| Website | nicolasantarelli1915.com |
What is Nicola Santarelli?
Nicola Santarelli, presented as Nicola Santarelli since 1915 and operating as Santarelli Sartoria, is an Italian menswear tailoring business based in Bitonto, near Bari in Puglia. Its history began in 1915, when members of the Santarelli family started selling fine fabrics in the region, followed a few years later by a tailor's workshop.
Products and positioning
The house specialises in handmade bespoke and made-to-measure menswear:
- Suits, jackets and trousers
- Shirts and outerwear
- Evening wear such as tuxedos and gala dress
Fittings are carried out by expert tailors at the client's location, with a broad choice of fabrics and accessories, and a finished suit can be delivered in around two weeks. The team combines long-experienced tailors with younger artisans to preserve Italian sartorial tradition. Its clients include politicians, entrepreneurs, sportsmen and TV presenters.
Distribution
Beyond its base in Puglia, the company offers a Travelling Tailor service and trunk shows internationally, and has exhibited at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
Why it matters
Santarelli represents the small family tailoring houses of southern Italy that bring bespoke craftsmanship to an international clientele through trade fairs and travelling fittings.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nicola Santarelli from?
Nicola Santarelli is a tailoring house from Bitonto in Puglia, southern Italy.
What does Nicola Santarelli make?
It makes handmade bespoke and made-to-measure menswear, including suits, jackets, shirts, outerwear and tuxedos.