The spirit of Sarto passed down through generations

Vincenzo Attolini's titles are owner and patternmaker of "Stile Latino." After completing his studies at tailoring school, he honed his skills at his father's company. However, he couldn't stay under his father's control. Neapolitan men are often individualistic. Tailors, in particular, firmly believe they are the best in Naples. When you meet a tailor on Savile Row in London, they lament, "They still won't wear my clothes..." but when you interview a Neapolitan tailor, they scold you, "Why won't you wear my clothes!"

"My first customer was a doctor I knew. He called me the day after I delivered the clothes and said that my clothes made me look 10 years younger. I told him that it wasn't that I looked younger, but rather that the clothes I had been wearing made me look 10 years older."


He inherited not only his hands-on skills but also his business acumen from his father, Cesare. While he may no longer be working with needle and thread in the workshop, he undoubtedly possesses considerable skill. This can be seen in his words.

"My father always said that you can't teach craftsmen unless you yourself possess superior skills..."

As a child, he helped with deliveries at his grandfather's workshop and hem alterations at his father's factory. He grew up in a tailoring house. He remembers his grandfather working without a ruler, measuring with his fingers and cutting with scissors. He also knows that his father spends most of his time in the workshop rather than the office in order to build good relationships with the craftsmen.

Vincenzo and his agent Primo at the Stile Latino order event held last October.

"I travel all over the world for order events. Taking orders for next season at the Milan showroom is also an important part of my job. But what I love most is watching the craftsmen at work in the factory. I don't just watch, though. I give technical guidance and offer advice. My presence on-site improves the atmosphere, and everyone is happy to have me around."

A distinctive feature is the double-breasted construction. Stile Latino's double-breasted suits feature wide lapels that billow with valiant grace. The elegant lines that flow from the rich roll to the peak, along with the glamorous balance of the high waist, clearly demonstrate Vincenzo's skill. Here lies Neapolitan-style suiting that transcends commonplace descriptions like "light," "easy to wear," and "youthful," showcasing the rich individuality of the craftsman.

"The double-breasted lapels are Stile Latino's most distinctive feature. Other brands can't replicate them even if they try. The way these lapels are cut, sewn, and pressed is different from my father's brand. My father even loves wearing my double-breasted coats."

He said this while affectionately tracing the lapel of my coat with his finger. Surely, my grandfather's bloodline is definitely in his veins. Vincenzo's son, Cesare (my grandfather's name), has made his CD debut with a rock band alongside his brother, Emiliano. I recently heard through the grapevine that he's started helping out with his father's work.

Text: Ikeda Yasuyuki
Photo: Ozawa Tatsuya

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