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Stefano Ricci collection has a unique graphic identity
01 May '09
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For over three decades now, Stefano Ricci has focused on maintaining the highest standards of Italian craftsmanship in the men's apparel and accessories that he designs. Inspired by a family tradition of travel and the sophisticated atmosphere of his Florentine hometown, the designer has developed a passion for fabric weaving, which now fuels his continuing search for new materials and more innovative textile production processes.
For example, he uses high-quality cotton from Egypt and the finest silk from China, where he has observed traditional modes of fabric making. Also interested in handprinted fabrics, Ricci combines different colours to create pieces that have a unique graphic identity.
An avid collector of designer ties since his youth, Stefano Ricci began designing his own tie collection in 1972 and launched it at the Italian fashion fair “Pitti Immagine Uomo” in the same year. This propelled his brand into the international market, capturing the attention of discerning clients who loved his upgraded version of the traditional tie. Ricci's ties were particularly admired for the use of premium fabrics and the silk printing technique. This initial success had led to the introduction of new product lines, including men's shirts, perfumes, shoes, belts and bags.
Among the brand's current offerings are the Luxury Collection, which consists of exclusively printed silk ties and shirts, and the Millennium Luxury Collection, which includes silk embroidered tuxedos, cummerbunds, shirt ties and bowties accented with Swarovski crystals. Because details mean so much to this designer, he believes that every gentleman should also have a good selection of small but essential accessories such as jeweled cuff links that add colour and elegance to any masculine outfit.
Stefano Ricci is now one of the best known brands in the Italian luxury menswear segment, with a growing presence in America, Europe and Asia. It appeals to the urbane man who travels widely and appreciates objects that are meticulously crafted from extraordinary materials. It is no surprise, then, that the brand is preferred by Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Robert de Niro, as well as by numerous business and political leaders.
“My collections are for gentlemen around the world who have the means to purchase anything they like as long as it expresses high-quality contents. This is one reason I never compromise on quality in favor of quantity,” said Stefano Ricci. For him, quality and style are not dependent on seasonal trends. What matters most is not the look itself but the luxury experienced by a man when he wears exquisitely made clothes and accessories.
Stefano Ricci's latest ready-to-wear collection and accessories are available at selected Rodeo Drive boutiques across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
For example, he uses high-quality cotton from Egypt and the finest silk from China, where he has observed traditional modes of fabric making. Also interested in handprinted fabrics, Ricci combines different colours to create pieces that have a unique graphic identity.
An avid collector of designer ties since his youth, Stefano Ricci began designing his own tie collection in 1972 and launched it at the Italian fashion fair “Pitti Immagine Uomo” in the same year. This propelled his brand into the international market, capturing the attention of discerning clients who loved his upgraded version of the traditional tie. Ricci's ties were particularly admired for the use of premium fabrics and the silk printing technique. This initial success had led to the introduction of new product lines, including men's shirts, perfumes, shoes, belts and bags.
Among the brand's current offerings are the Luxury Collection, which consists of exclusively printed silk ties and shirts, and the Millennium Luxury Collection, which includes silk embroidered tuxedos, cummerbunds, shirt ties and bowties accented with Swarovski crystals. Because details mean so much to this designer, he believes that every gentleman should also have a good selection of small but essential accessories such as jeweled cuff links that add colour and elegance to any masculine outfit.
Stefano Ricci is now one of the best known brands in the Italian luxury menswear segment, with a growing presence in America, Europe and Asia. It appeals to the urbane man who travels widely and appreciates objects that are meticulously crafted from extraordinary materials. It is no surprise, then, that the brand is preferred by Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Robert de Niro, as well as by numerous business and political leaders.
“My collections are for gentlemen around the world who have the means to purchase anything they like as long as it expresses high-quality contents. This is one reason I never compromise on quality in favor of quantity,” said Stefano Ricci. For him, quality and style are not dependent on seasonal trends. What matters most is not the look itself but the luxury experienced by a man when he wears exquisitely made clothes and accessories.
Stefano Ricci's latest ready-to-wear collection and accessories are available at selected Rodeo Drive boutiques across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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