Angelo Galasso News
April 21, 2013
UOMO VOGUE GOES UNICO WITH AG Our friends at l’Uomo Vogue wrote a delightful feature on our new made to measure feature Unico. Have a read…and if you don’t speak Italian, do not fret as we are here to help. Unico is where Italian traditional craftsmanship meets with Angelo’s eye for detail, resulting in an experience that is, as the name suggest, unique to each client. Every single element of the garment can be made to the client’s specifications, from the cuffs to the contrast stitching and gold buttons engraved with the wearers initials will provide the finishing touch to what many have described as works of art. However No ANGELO GALASSO project would be complete without his signature high-collared shirt. Made-to-measure jeans come in various denims and fits, while pockets, belt loops and stitching can be personalized with rich leathers; buttons are available in aged brass, enamel and gold. The footwear connoisseur will be delighted to learn that in the Unico room anything can come to life: monk straps, loafers or derbys are available in understated plain leathers as well as bold pythons and crocodile skins.

UOMO VOGUE GOES UNICO WITH AG

Our friends at l’Uomo Vogue wrote a delightful feature on our new made to measure feature Unico.

Have a read…and if you don’t speak Italian, do not fret as we are here to help. Unico is where Italian traditional craftsmanship meets with Angelo’s eye for detail, resulting in an experience that is, as the name suggest, unique to each client. Every single element of the garment can be made to the client’s specifications, from the cuffs to the contrast stitching and gold buttons engraved with the wearers initials will provide the finishing touch to what many have described as works of art. However No ANGELO GALASSO project would be complete without his signature high-collared shirt. Made-to-measure jeans come in various denims and fits, while pockets, belt loops and stitching can be personalized with rich leathers; buttons are available in aged brass, enamel and gold. The footwear connoisseur will be delighted to learn that in the Unico room anything can come to life: monk straps, loafers or derbys are available in understated plain leathers as well as bold pythons and crocodile skins.

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February 28, 2013
ME, MYSELF AND I Angelo Galasso says he has no influences, no interest in legacy and is concerned only with ‘self, self, self’. No wonder he’s the world’s most singular fashion designer Angelo Galasso knows a thing or two about style. The charismatic Italian is not only a fashion designer to the stars, but also the eighteenth best dressed man in the world according to GQ. Here he discusses the importance of shoes, why he won’t work with Flavio Briatore and why Prince Charles is the best-dressed man in Britain. When did you become interested in fashion? I was born in a small village in south Italy, one of those places where everyone knows everyone. My father was chief of police and didn’t want me hanging round the streets getting into trouble, so they sent me places where they could check up on me. I went to the shoemaker, the shirtmaker, I helped to produce leather and cut trousers. I enjoyed it so much, but being a male fashion designer wasn’t really a solid career choice in Italy at the time. Until my father died I did nothing; the day after I did everything. How did you find working with Flavio Briatore on the Billionaire clothing line? There were problems. In the fashion business you need three things: the product, the ambassador and the money. When you have these you can do what you want. Flavio was very popular then. All the newspapers until then had talked about me, but when I was with him no one wanted to talk about me at all. It became a problem, and people turned away when they found out Flavio was involved. I pushed a lot of my connections to build up the brand. Meanwhile, his team wanted to downgrade the material we used because Flavio’s background was in Benetton, which is very high-street. They wanted to bring the price down and do fake luxury. I didn’t like it. So, we had a bit of a fight and split up and I launched my own brand in 2009 so I could do what I liked. Tell us about the Unico service you are launching this month It’s the first official Angelo Galasso bespoke line. In truth, I was one of the first to push for bespoke for men, perhaps 20 years ago, as a lot of the factories in Italy were against it. Now every big fashion brand – Armani, Prada – offers a bespoke service. You know, men are much more vain than women. They’ll spend on spa treatments, a Ferrari, or other expensive boys’ toys. With that in mind, our Unico service offers individually designed jeans, pyjamas and even underwear so men can look different in every way. And they are willing to pay well for the privilege. Who wears your clothes? Rod Stewart, Frank Lampard, Hugh Jackman, Al Pacino. I organised something in Venice for Al Pacino; he wanted a tuxedo that was a bit different. I was shown a picture of him wearing it the morning after an event to go to Starbucks in LA, so it’s fair to say it definitely looked different then! He liked that jacket a lot. What trends do you like? None: I ignore trends. I don’t want any influence, ever. I want to start with nothing. A classic look is the best. For me, the best-dressed man in the UK is Prince Charles. He must have a great tailor, you can see from the shoulder of his jackets and the stitching. What are your fashion tips? If you want to change your look, you have to do it completely, you can’t just change one piece. Never wear more than one flashy item at a time. The shoes are the most important part of a man’s wardrobe. If I want to know who you are, I’ll look at your shoes. What’s next? We’re continuing to open stores worldwide, but other than that I don’t have a plan. It’s the Italian attitude - we live by the day. We’re very relaxed. My father always said that the last suit you wear should have no pocket because we don’t need it. We can’t bring the money with us, so why do you want to work, work, work? How would you like to be remembered? I don’t want to be remembered. We should just enjoy the life we have. When we die, we die. There are only three important things: myself, myself, myself. www.angelogalasso.com

ME, MYSELF AND I

Angelo Galasso says he has no influences, no interest in legacy and is concerned only with ‘self, self, self’. No wonder he’s the world’s most singular fashion designer

Angelo Galasso knows a thing or two about style. The charismatic Italian is not only a fashion designer to the stars, but also the eighteenth best dressed man in the world according to GQ. Here he discusses the importance of shoes, why he won’t work with Flavio Briatore and why Prince Charles is the best-dressed man in Britain.

When did you become interested in fashion?

I was born in a small village in south Italy, one of those places where everyone knows everyone. My father was chief of police and didn’t want me hanging round the streets getting into trouble, so they sent me places where they could check up on me. I went to the shoemaker, the shirtmaker, I helped to produce leather and cut trousers. I enjoyed it so much, but being a male fashion designer wasn’t really a solid career choice in Italy at the time. Until my father died I did nothing; the day after I did everything.

How did you find working with Flavio Briatore on the Billionaire clothing line?

There were problems. In the fashion business you need three things: the product, the ambassador and the money. When you have these you can do what you want. Flavio was very popular then. All the newspapers until then had talked about me, but when I was with him no one wanted to talk about me at all. It became a problem, and people turned away when they found out Flavio was involved. I pushed a lot of my connections to build up the brand. Meanwhile, his team wanted to downgrade the material we used because Flavio’s background was in Benetton, which is very high-street. They wanted to bring the price down and do fake luxury. I didn’t like it. So, we had a bit of a fight and split up and I launched my own brand in 2009 so I could do what I liked.

Tell us about the Unico service you are launching this month It’s the first official Angelo Galasso bespoke line.

In truth, I was one of the first to push for bespoke for men, perhaps 20 years ago, as a lot of the factories in Italy were against it. Now every big fashion brand – Armani, Prada – offers a bespoke service. You know, men are much more vain than women. They’ll spend on spa treatments, a Ferrari, or other expensive boys’ toys. With that in mind, our Unico service offers individually designed jeans, pyjamas and even underwear so men can look different in every way. And they are willing to pay well for the privilege.

Who wears your clothes?

Rod Stewart, Frank Lampard, Hugh Jackman, Al Pacino. I organised something in Venice for Al Pacino; he wanted a tuxedo that was a bit different. I was shown a picture of him wearing it the morning after an event to go to Starbucks in LA, so it’s fair to say it definitely looked different then! He liked that jacket a lot.

What trends do you like?

None: I ignore trends. I don’t want any influence, ever. I want to start with nothing. A classic look is the best. For me, the best-dressed man in the UK is Prince Charles. He must have a great tailor, you can see from the shoulder of his jackets and the stitching.

What are your fashion tips?

If you want to change your look, you have to do it completely, you can’t just change one piece. Never wear more than one flashy item at a time. The shoes are the most important part of a man’s wardrobe. If I want to know who you are, I’ll look at your shoes.

What’s next?

We’re continuing to open stores worldwide, but other than that I don’t have a plan. It’s the Italian attitude - we live by the day. We’re very relaxed. My father always said that the last suit you wear should have no pocket because we don’t need it. We can’t bring the money with us, so why do you want to work, work, work?

How would you like to be remembered?

I don’t want to be remembered. We should just enjoy the life we have. When we die, we die. There are only three important things: myself, myself, myself.

www.angelogalasso.com

January 25, 2013
ANGELO GALASSO IN BRITISH GQ’S 2013 BEST DRESSED MEN LIST Angelo Galasso, the London based designer with origin Puglia, Southern Italy, was recently named one of British GQ’s Best Dressed Men for the second year running. Angelo’s distinctive style has made him entered the list since 2005. GQ listed Angelo ahead of other recognised style icons such as David Beckham (number 36), Daniel Craig (number 25) and Elton John (number 21). As GQ says: The designer is a true modern dandy and plays part of the Pugliese peacock to perfection. Angelo’s success has given him the opportunity to open own branded boutiques in London, Milan, New York and Moscow. The brand attracts a cosmopolitan clientele including Al Pacino, who has become a close friend of Angelo, who describes Angelo as: Angelo is an artist. You can see the craftsmanship in his work.

ANGELO GALASSO IN BRITISH GQ’S 2013 BEST DRESSED MEN LIST

Angelo Galasso, the London based designer with origin Puglia, Southern Italy, was recently named one of British GQ’s Best Dressed Men for the second year running. Angelo’s distinctive style has made him entered the list since 2005.

GQ listed Angelo ahead of other recognised style icons such as David Beckham (number 36), Daniel Craig (number 25) and Elton John (number 21). As GQ says: The designer is a true modern dandy and plays part of the Pugliese peacock to perfection.

Angelo’s success has given him the opportunity to open own branded boutiques in London, Milan, New York and Moscow. The brand attracts a cosmopolitan clientele including Al Pacino, who has become a close friend of Angelo, who describes Angelo as: Angelo is an artist. You can see the craftsmanship in his work.

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