TOM RIPLEY
TOM RIPLEY is a menswear brand that combines Italian craftsmanship with the style of the American 1950s. Its knitwear, polos and shirts are made by family businesses in Italy and sold online and through German retail.
| Product focus | Menswear and knitwear |
|---|---|
| Production | Italy |
| Style | Italian craft, 1950s American |
| Online store | German, English, Italian |
| Website | tom-ripley.com |
What is TOM RIPLEY?
TOM RIPLEY is a men's designer fashion label that blends Italian craftsmanship with the look of the American Fifties. Its brand story draws on a mythical summer on Ischia in 1959, and its website lists London, Munich and Florence.
Products and positioning
Knitwear is at the heart of the range, including pullovers, cardigans and sweaters in cashmere and in the brand's patented Stereo System merino and cotton blend. The collection also includes polo shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and accessories such as beanies and scarves.
Summer collections have featured terrycloth polos, cotton and linen shirts and extra fine knits with waffle or ajour textures, using organic cotton, linen and mulberry silk.
- Made in mid-sized family businesses in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Apulia
- Marketed as handmade in Italy and fairly produced
Distribution
TOM RIPLEY sells through its own online store in German, English and Italian and through specialist retailers in Germany, served by regional sales agencies.
Why it matters
The brand illustrates a menswear model built on Italian contract production, a distinct narrative identity and a mix of direct online sales and wholesale.
Frequently asked questions
Where are TOM RIPLEY clothes made?
They are made in mid-sized family businesses in Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Apulia in Italy.
What does TOM RIPLEY sell?
It sells menswear, mainly knitwear, along with polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories.