by Walter Piccone | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog, The Fabrics
In the continuing evolution of fabrics for tailored clothing, the great mills of Italy have realized success with the “Rain/Storm” system wools now being developed. Originally sourced by Loro Piana in Biella, Italy these all-natural wool yarns are being...
by Walter Piccone | Mar 30, 2017 | Blog, Spring Fashion, The Custom Process, The Fabrics
Ok, we’ve been into the new spring clothing season for a couple of weeks and are finding that fabrics continue to evolve with the consumer. Designers are seeing that the suit and tie are giving way to open collars and that is also being glamourized as such on T.V....
by Walter Piccone | Mar 1, 2017 | Blog, Dress Passionately, The Fabrics
As technology continues to evolve, I get excited when I modify my “old-school” methodology and utilize the “new” to make my life easier and better. We are now easily capable of running our businesses and private lives from our cell phones. We can pay bills and manage...
by Walter Piccone | Feb 2, 2017 | Blog, Dress Passionately, Spring Fashion, The Custom Process, The Fabrics
In many of the new spring 2017 clothing collections we’re going to see an assortment of fabrics blended with Mohair and not many are too familiar with it. Here, I’d like to share with you some interesting and valuable knowledge that should change your perspective on...
by Walter Piccone | Sep 20, 2016 | Blog, Dress Passionately, The Custom Process, The Fabrics, Videos
Hickey Freeman hand selects the highest quality wools of singular refinement and softness to create Super Merino. A luxurious collections of wools in Super 160’S and 170’S qualities woven from the precious Australian Merino yarn and exclusive to Hickey...
by Walter Piccone | Aug 31, 2015 | Blog, The Fabrics
The Ultimate Treasure for Dressing PASSIONATELY A fabric mill in Biella, Italy called Carlo Barbera, is the writer’s “all-time” favorite fabric mill. Matt and I had the privilege of visiting what I consider to be the “Holy Grail” of mills back in 2005 and met...