What is the charm of Luigi Borrelli, the hero of handmade shirts?

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What is the charm of Luigi Borrelli, the hero of handmade shirts?

Luigi Borrelli is a long-established camicheria (* meaning “shirt maker” in Italian) that is proud to be the first to introduce handmade shirts to Italy. In addition to the beauty of the silhouette, the Neapolitan tailored shirts have a soft texture that takes into account the amount of movement, and many men are captivated by them once they put them on their sleeves. In this issue, we will introduce the charm of “Luigi Borrelli” and its notable items!

What is Luigi Borrelli?

Luigi Borrelli” is a long-established camicheria based in Naples, Italy. 1957 was the year when flat and stiffly sewn shirts were common, and the company produced shirts that are said to be the most comfortable to wear by thoroughly studying the human body and incorporating hand work. Luigi Borrelli’s shirts are considered the best in the world, and are still loved around the world as a synonym for Neapolitan shirts.

Luigi Borrelli’s history began before the company was founded

Luigi Borrelli has a long history, and although it is said that the company was founded in 1957, the history of Luigi Borrelli actually began with a woman who existed more than 50 years before that. In 1904, Anna began tailoring shirts for her neighbors at her home in San Sebastiano at the foot of the Vesuvius. The shirts he tailored quickly became popular, and became a favorite of the Neapolitan tailors. Later, he set up his own atelier and began his career as a full-fledged shirt maker.

Anna’s actual sewing machine

Luigi Borrelli’s Inherited Tradition and Development

In 1980, Luigi Borrelli’s only son, Fabio, joined the company. In 2001, he began producing “suits,” “jackets,” “bottoms,” “knitwear,” etc., using the know-how cultivated through shirt tailoring to pursue the highest quality and comfort. The brand has been developed as a total luxury brand. The brand is being developed as a total luxury brand. Currently, the brand continues to expand around the world, starting from Naples to Rome, Milan, New York, and Tokyo.

Focus on Luigi Borrelli shirt specifications

How do Luigi Borrelli’s Neapolitan shirts achieve a soft, high-quality texture? Focusing on the specifications of the shirts, we introduce their charm!

Attraction of Luigi Borrelli Shirt Specifications 1 “Three-dimensional Cutting Based on Thorough Research of the Human Body

Luigi Borrelli’s shirts are based on the concept of “shirts that make you feel most relaxed when you wear them.” The human body is thoroughly studied, and parts are cut three-dimensionally according to the characteristics of the fabric. The combination of the supple, body-fitting pattern of the three-dimensional cutting and the soft, traditional hand-stitched tailoring results in a shirt that is the pinnacle of comfort.

The appeal of Luigi Borrelli’s shirt specifications 2: “The use of the three most famous Italian shirt fabrics.

Luigi Borrelli is also particular about the fabrics used for its shirts. One of the three major Italian shirt fabric brands, Luigi Borrelli uses exclusive fabrics (Thomas Mason/David & John Anderson) made by ALBINI, a company so large and well-known in Italy that there is no one who does not know its name. The delicate and elegant fabrics are not only beautiful to look at, but also comfortable to touch the skin as gently as a second skin.

Attraction of Luigi Borrelli Shirt Specification 3 ” Hand-stitched all over the place

Today, shirts are generally sewn with a sewing machine, giving a stiff impression. Luigi Borrelli’s shirts, on the other hand, incorporate hand-stitching throughout to achieve the soft tailoring characteristic of Neapolitan shirts. For example, the armholes, which require a lot of movement, are made with ” manicacamicha ” on the sleeve piles, which is unique to Neapolitan shirts, and the thread tone is adjusted by hand sewing to create a smart silhouette while ensuring the mobility of the arms.

Other key details of the shirt, such as the collar, yoke, buttoning, button holes, gusset, and front placket, are all hand-sewn. The sword strap, which is subject to load when opened and closed, is hand-stitched to create a soft, yet durable and sturdy shirt.

Three representative shirt collars of Luigi Borrelli

Luigi Borrelli, a representative of Naples, has three typical designs for shirt collars. We focus on the characteristics of each and introduce their charms!

Luigi Borrelli collar type 1 “LUCIANO

The ” LUCIANO ” collar is said to be “the most beautiful semi-wide collar shirt in the world. It is a representative collar of Luigi Borrelli, who was a favorite of the late fashion critic, Masakatsu Ochiai. It is designed with a high collar waist, a characteristic of Neapolitan shirts, but the collar blades do not bounce off the lapel of the jacket, and the combination of a front stand collar with a good knot fit creates the golden ratio of a well-calculated dress shirt.

Luigi Borrelli collar type 2 “GABLE

GABLE” is the successor model of “VALERIO”, which was called the masterpiece of the Neapolitan button-down shirt. It has been updated to a modern silhouette with shorter collar blades, a lower collar waist, and a larger collar blade opening than the Valerio. The thin, soft flap core produces a beautiful roll of the collar blades that resembles a cat’s paws. This Italian-style button-down shirt has a colorful and shiny appearance, making it suitable for casual wear as well as tied-up suiting styles, and can be worn on or off the job.

Luigi Borrelli collar type 3 “NA35

The current head of the company, Fabio Borrelli, is pushing the “NA35 (NA35)” horizontal collar. The collar blades open at a larger angle than in the “SASA,” Luigi Borrelli’s standard horizontal collar, giving it a more modern and sexy impression. The high collar waist and front collar with a good knot fit are prerequisites, and the well-balanced design, which can be worn both on and off the job, has attracted attention. It is also noteworthy that the design allows the wearer to look good without a necktie.

Introduction of Luigi Borrelli’s lines

Luigi Borrelli’s line 1 “ROYAL Collection

Luigi Borrelli’s top-of-the-line collection is made of fine, elegant fabrics with a count of 150 or more. The brand also offers ties and outerwear made from exclusive fabrics.

Luigi Borrelli’s line 2 “Main Line

Luigi Borrelli’s core collection is the ” Main Line. Most items belong to this collection, including dress shirts, outerwear, and bottoms.

Luigi Borrelli’s line 3 “Washed Line

The ” Washed Line ” is Luigi Borrelli’s casual line. Like the dress shirts, this line also has hand-stitched specifications in six places. The line mainly features check shirts, denim shirts, flannel shirts, and other contemporary shirts that have been washed.

Luigi Borrelli’s other items also have handcrafted specifications

Luigi Borrelli is known as a synonym for Neapolitan shirts, but you can feel his attention to detail in items other than shirts. Let’s pick up some items of note!

Luigi Borrelli’s most popular item: “Neckties

For example, the ties have a unique texture and high quality that only Luigi Borrelli can express by hand-sewing the middle of the tie in a vertical position, a process that is not normally done. In addition to the comfort and ease of fastening, another of Luigi Borrelli’s characteristics is his attention to fabrics. Vivid colors and trend-setting designs are gaining popularity.

Luigi Borrelli’s hottest item “Trousers

The quality of trousers made by Luigi Borrelli is as good as those of specialized brands. They are made with the same care and attention to detail to ensure a comfortable fit, including the use of “marbled pleats” (“marbled pleats behind the waist,” as seen in traditional Neapolitan suit pants). The jeans are made of the highest quality Japanese denim manufactured by Kurashiki Spinning Co. The jeans have a sexy Latin silhouette that reflects the current owner, Fabio Borrelli’s commitment to “making the body look beautiful and attractive.

Luigi Borrelli’s hottest item “Tailored Jacket

Luigi Borrelli’s tailored jackets are infused throughout with his identity as a ” shirt and tie maker. The design is not only moderately trend-conscious with structured shoulder details that reflect the recent trend of returning to the classics, but is also designed to stand out when worn with a Luigi Borrelli shirt and tie. For example, the V-zone is wider than that of Isaiah and BELVEST tailored jackets to maintain the presence of the shirt and tie, and the 3B jacket is designed with the second button at the top and bottom center to open the V-zone halfway.

What is Luigi Borrelli’s “Su Misura”?

It is a custom-made shirt service offered at the flagship store. This service is permanent and allows customers to select basic details such as fabric, collar shape, placket, and cuffs from a wide range of hundreds of variations. Then, Luigi Borrelli’s skilled staff will take your measurements using a measuring tape to identify your body shape and create the best shirt that will fit you just right. Special options such as cleric, double cuff, and manica camicha are also available. The service is safe for both the picky and the novice, as they take the time to carefully handle your order.

Button Service by Luigi Borrelli

Iridescent shell buttons are an important element of shirts by Luigi Borrelli. While they have the advantage of a beautiful and attractive appearance, they also have the disadvantage of being damaged, chipped or broken after long use. To address the above disadvantages, the Luigi Borrelli Tokyo store offers free button replacement to customers who purchase shirts. In addition, the buttons are sturdily finished with a bird’s foot attachment, just like the originals.

Luigi Borrelli’s silhouette classification for those in the know

It is a little-known fact that Luigi Borrelli shirts have different silhouette categories. There are three types: SN fit (slim type), EV fit (regular type), and DR fit (loose type). Even if the model name is the same, the fit differs depending on the retailer, so this is an important point to keep in mind. However, since these are not indicated on the shirts themselves or on the tags, the best way to select the best-fitting Luigi Borrelli shirt for you is to try on the shirt in person or ask the store staff for more information whenever possible.

Introduction of Luigi Borrelli’s Noteworthy Items

Luigi Borrelli’s Featured Item ” Dress Shirts

Luigi Borrelli dress shirts, which boast quality so synonymous with Neapolitan shirts, are one of the items to keep in mind. The hand-stitched armholes and collar detailing provide comfort for long hours of on-style use.

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Luigi Borrelli’s hottest item: ” Ties

This tie is produced using trendy pattern designs and Luigi Borrelli’s unique sewing techniques. While it is common to place the tie “horizontally” or “diagonally” and sew it up, Luigi Borrelli places the tie “vertically” and sews it up in the middle, which provides an unparalleled and uniquely comfortable fastening.

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Luigi Borrelli’s hottest items ” Jackets

Because Camicheria has been involved in the production of shirts, which are said to be more difficult to sew than jackets, we would like to focus on jackets tailored with the know-how of a shirt manufacturer. It is no exaggeration to say that the full wool-core tailoring used for high quality jackets is a work of art in which handwork techniques are condensed. The new regular line, which efficiently uses machines, is gaining popularity.

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Luigi Borrelli’s hottest item ” Trousers

The slim, beautiful, and sexy silhouettes of the bottoms reflect Fabio’s value of “looking beautiful,” for which he is known as the ultimate narcissist. The carefully selected fabrics and the particular specifications that follow the authentic specification of the trousers boast a quality as high as that of a specialized brand.

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Luigi Borrelli’s hottest item “Casual Shirt (Washed Line)

The “Washed Line” is a casual line that Luigi Borrelli has been focusing on recently. Like the dress shirts, these shirts are hand-sewn, so you can easily enjoy Luigi Borrelli’s world view just like the main line. The line mainly features check shirts, denim shirts, flannel shirts, and other modern shirts that have been washed.

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Luigi Borrelli Store Introduction

Luigi Borrelli also has a flagship store in Tokyo, Japan. Designed with a stress-free space in mind, the store is a perfect representation of Luigi Borrelli’s world view. For those seeking the finest shirts from Italy, it is worth a visit, even if you do not live in Tokyo.

Address: 3-15-9 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061
TEL: 03-6419-7330
Hours: 12:00~20:00
Weekend: 11:00~19:00 Monday: 12:00~19:00
Closed: Tuesday

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