Lardini
Lardini Srl is an Italian fashion house founded in 1978 by then 18-year-old Luigi Lardini, his 21-year-old brother Andrea Lardini and 19-year-old sister Lorena Lardini.[1]
Industry | Fashion |
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Founded | 1978 |
Headquarters | , Italy |
Area served | International boutiques: Milan, Moscow, Baku and Xi'an |
Key people | Luigi Lardini (Creative Director), Andrea Lardini, Lorena Lardini, Annarita Lardini |
Products | Men's tailoring |
Services | Fashion production, ready to wear, made to measure |
Number of employees | 300 internal, 800 external |
Website | lardini.it |
History
The company was founded by the Lardini family in 1978 in Filottrano, a town in the Ancona Province of Italy.[2] It is famous for manufacturing men's tailoring for brands Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Valentino, Etro and Burberry.[3] Lardini produces a ready to wear tailoring line, which is retailed at its showroom in Milan and three monobrand boutiques outside Italy.[4]
Luigi Lardini is its current creative director; his garments can be distinguished by a signature lapel flower constructed from wool.[3]
Production
The company produces 1,600 garments per day at its headquarters in Filottrano, Italy. It exports 60% of its annual production.[5]
Boutiques
Since 1978 Lardini has opened four boutiques: Milan, Moscow, Baku and Xi'an. Lardini garments are also sold in Genoa and Chiavari.[6] Lardini has also created a collection with influencer Nick Wooster, who has worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Thom Browne and Polo Ralph Lauren.[2]
Lardini ready to wear men's suits retail at between €1,500 to €3,000. Made to measure suits can cost more than €3,000 and can be commissioned for international customers.
References
- LA FILOSOFIA DI LARDINI: Alessio Lardini, product development director and second generation member of the founding family, explains why this highly respected Italian brand has a natural affinity with The Rake Values’ ethos. The Rake, CHRISTIAN BARKER
- Lenton, Jack (2018-01-31). "In Focus: Lardini - an exceptional attention to detail". Ape to Gentleman. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- Luxos, Lardini: a story Made in Italy
- Lardini.it Archived 2012-11-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Lardini Archived 2012-11-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Lardini Archived 2012-11-11 at the Wayback Machine