Angelo Galasso Brings Couture Craftsmanship to Menswear

With the explosion of men’s fashion,  the marketplace is becoming flooded with designers attempting to capture the expanding male palette for garments that not only fit a modern man’s lifestyle but also appeals to the fashion savvy modern man’s changing perspective on color, texture and style. Though some designers successfully get the attention of this expanding consumer base, the real trick is keeping that customer coming back season after season.

In 1990, Angelo Galasso launched his first brand, Interno 8, named after his apartment in Italy. The line consisted of non-traditional, high-end shirts and was so hugely successful that by 1993 there were over 80 Interno 8 stores in Italy. With new headquarters in London, by 1998 Galasso had attracted an international clientele that included Sir Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Tony Blair, King Abdullah of Jordan, and Jay Z, among many others.

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To fully realize his vision of luxury menswear, Galasso in 2009 founded his eponymous brand, Angelo Galasso, with its first store in Milan. Coined as a couture menswear brand, the brand is the modern man’s answer to quality, design and innovation. “[My brand] adds a new dimension to menswear, allowing a new breed of men to enjoy a service that merges the tradition of classic tailoring, which is steeped in Italian craftsmanship and the creativity of couture houses, reminiscent of a world of exclusive and unique garments, conceived by couturiers with just one client in mind,” details Galasso. “All [of my] collections present the characteristics of the handmade product and the details which are usually the prerogative of bespoke pieces … Each garment is like a collector piece—it will live beyond seasons. Uniqueness through craftsmanship and design is the ethos of each garment; preserving Italian manufacturing by keeping alive skills that otherwise would have died out and the flamboyancy of design that relates to couture ateliers.”

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With stores now in London, Milan, Moscow, and a pop-up shop in Sardinia, Angelo Galasso recently expanded to the US by opening a store in the landmark Edwardian Room of the Plaza Hotel. “The American consumer is one that makes educated consumer choices. The Angelo Galasso brand consists of timeless pieces that can be re-worn time and time again. The collection also speaks to a customer who likes to break away from the norm while still looking refined. The American consumer is perfect for embracing the Angelo Galasso ethos especially New Yorkers who are at the helm of cutting edge fashion.  Our customers are people who collect garments and who do not fall for the trend of the season but who collect cutting edge items from ANGELO GALASSO,” explains Galasso.

And to purchase these garments, consumers will need some pretty deep pockets. With shoes ranging from 1,600 to 12,000, jeans from $1,100 to 2,000, shirts starting at $950, and leather jackets ranging from $10,000 to $75,000, Angelo Galasso’s demographic is that well-heeled gentleman who has a penchant for timeless, relaxed, tailored pieces with bespoke elements.

Never resting on his accomplishments, Galasso is looking to launch a women’s capsule collection. “The collection will be a more feminine and softer version of the Angelo Galasso aesthetic. It will still retain the bespoke quality and craftsmanship that is at the core of the Angelo Galasso brand,” continues Galasso.

With success in Europe, projected success in the US, and a soon-to-be launched women’s capsule collection, Angelo Galasso can be said to have the Midas touch. But unlike the mythic King of Lydia, Angelo Galasso has control of his gift and only bestows his touch on product that has craftsmanship, refinement, and fashion-forward style.

—William S. Gooch