Whether they are masters of classics or those who inherit traditions while taking on new challenges to suit the modern era, their approaches vary, but their attitude towards craftsmanship and the passion they harbor for each stitch are strong. This article is a record of interviews conducted in June 2019, following their visits in January, with Tomohiro Inaba and Yuki Kuchimoto, who are in charge of men's tailored clothing, to Naples, Italy. It focuses on "Neapolitan tailoring," which is only completed through delicate handiwork, and delves into the stories behind the people involved and the products.

In the third installment, we once again visit the workshop of Alfonso Sirica and report on the ultimate pattern-making technique that this man, who constantly strives for perfection, has arrived at.

Event Information

Alfonso Silica Order Event

□August 19th (Monday)
□ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Men's Tailored Clothing

▶Learn more here

Related articles

[Special Feature] Visiting the Master Craftsmen of Naples | Vol. 1 The Man Who Strived for Perfection

"Violina," a new creation born from Silica's masterful pattern.

This time, Inaba and Kuchimoto revisited Alfonso Sirica's home and workshop in San Valentino Trio, near Naples, Italy.

As I mentioned last time , the greatness of Alfonso Sirica lies not in traditional Neapolitan tailoring or perfect pattern matching. It lies in the fact that he always prioritizes the wearer's comfort above all else.

After we had finished selecting and ordering fabrics for the next season, Silica herself made a suggestion to us.

"Why don't you try out the new pattern?"

We didn't think there was any need to change the pattern we were currently satisfied with, but the moment we tried it on, we found a quality that was so perfect that we regretted not having encountered it sooner.


"So surprising, aren't you? It's a 'Violina'*. A jacket that lets you play the violin while wearing it."

* "Violina" means violin.

Indeed, you can raise your arms without any stress. When I asked about it, he said that he had been sewing ready-made clothes using the same method as bespoke tailoring, but had been struggling for a long time with the question of what constitutes a perfect pattern.

It's no wonder. Silica is a tailor, and he listens to the requests of each customer who visits his workshop, conducts a fitting, and then sews each garment one by one.

"Of course, appearance and silhouette are important, but above all else, comfort is paramount. This pattern was created by constantly thinking about only that every single day."

There's a reason why it was named "Violina."

Silica had a customer who was a violinist. Of course, he played the violin while wearing a jacket, but he couldn't raise his arms to his satisfaction. The model was created based on the needs of this customer, which is why it was named "Violina."

A one-day-only order event will be held on August 19th (Monday).

Alfonso Sirica, who made his debut at ISETAN MEN'S this spring, will be hosting a special order event with Sirica himself on Monday, August 19th, at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor, Men's Tailored Clothing.

The "Violina" shown above will be making its debut at this order event, and all the ready-made items on display are made with high-quality materials and are meticulously crafted.

We hope you will enjoy the supreme comfort created by Silica, who has a more meticulous personality than anyone else, with the Japanese people in mind, as well as the opportunity to have a conversation with Silica herself.

Related articles

[Special Feature] Visiting the Master Craftsmen of Naples | Vol. 1 The Man Who Strived for Perfection

Event Information

Alfonso Silica Order Event

□August 19th (Monday)
□ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Men's Tailored Clothing

Order Details

■Price: Coats and suits from ¥350,000, three-piece suits from ¥450,000, jackets from ¥270,000, trousers and vests from ¥66,000. ■Delivery: Scheduled for the end of November 2019 (please note that this may change depending on circumstances.)

*Priority will be given to customers with advance reservations. Reservations can be made by phone at the number below.
*Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all reservation requests.
*Please note that the details of the order event may change.