High End Suits http://highendsuits.com Brioni, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hickey Freeman and more high end suits Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:37:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en Canali Suits http://highendsuits.com/canali-suits http://highendsuits.com/canali-suits#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:37:14 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=27 Canali is another high end fashion house in Italy. Canali was founded in 1934 by two brothers, Giovanni and Giacomo Canali. They began as a tailoring workshop dedicated to the manufacture of high quality clothing. During the 1950's, sales began to increase as the 2nd generation of Canali's entered the business. As the firm specialized in fine menswear, its presence began to influence the Italian market. By the mid 1970s, the firm had opened its doors to foreign buyers. Exports accounted for half of Canali's business by 1980.

Although Canali suits are the main product of the company, they have recently expanded their offerings. The range of Canali products has broadened with the launch of the Canali Proposta and Canali Exclusive lines, as well as expanding to offer accessories, including a collection of shirts, ties, belts, shoes and the distinctive line of Canali Sportswear. Now in its third generation, Canali constitutes a design and manufacturing group, with seven centers of production located in Italy - all connected with its headquarters at Sovico. Each garment is tailored and produced in Italy.

Today, 75% of the total production is exported. 1400 Canali suits are manufactured daily, with 1600 pairs of trousers made daily.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/canali-suits/feed Kiton Suits http://highendsuits.com/kiton-suits http://highendsuits.com/kiton-suits#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:20:49 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=26 Kiton is an Italian fashion house. Considered to be one of the most prestigious and exclusive fashion houses in the world, Kiton suits carry the same level of style and class. Kiton was founded in Naples, Italy in 1968. Kiton opened a New York showroom in 2004, which is the company's flagship store.

Kiton produces nearly 20,000 suits per year. Kiton suits range in price from $5,000 to $15,000. The suits can be purchased both off the rack and bespoke. A typically Kiton suit takes 25 hours to craft and is created by 45 tailors working together. The K-50, Kiton's most expensive suit, takes 50 hours to produce and costs up to $50,000.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/kiton-suits/feed Ralph Lauren Purple Label Suits http://highendsuits.com/ralph-lauren-purple-label-suits http://highendsuits.com/ralph-lauren-purple-label-suits#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:59:19 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=22 Ralph Lauren purple label, also referred to as RLPL, is the most luxurious of all Ralph Lauren lines. The purple label was introduced in 1994 and Ralph Lauren purple label suits are hand made in Italy. Purple label suits are a large departure from other Ralph Lauren suits. The purple label is in a class of its own in both fabric quality and haberdashery. The purple label features a classic look that is both sophisticated and stylish.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/ralph-lauren-purple-label-suits/feed Armani Suits http://highendsuits.com/armani-suits http://highendsuits.com/armani-suits#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:40:25 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=18 Giorgio Armani, often just referred to as Armani, is an Italian fashion company. Armani produces a full line of menswear including suits, apparel, cologne and accessories. They have several lines of clothing at different price ranges including the new A|X or Armani Exchange line which is priced much lower than some of the other lines.

Armani Collezioni is the high end line which includes most of the high end Armani suits. The highest end is the self named Giorgio Armani line. Suits in this line are often referred to as black label suits. Armani suits can be found in several different price ranges. Black label Armani suits will start at several thousand dollars each.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/armani-suits/feed Calvin Klein Suits http://highendsuits.com/calvin-klein-suits http://highendsuits.com/calvin-klein-suits#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:08:15 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=14 Calvin Klein is an American fashion brand founded in 1968. Calvin Klein suits are just one of the many pieces of clothing produced by the company. In addition to men's clothing, they also produce home bedding and accessories. Calvin Klein, Inc was sold in 2002 to shirt maker Phillips Van Heusen Corporation.

Calvin Klein suits are very affordable compared to many other designers featured on this site. Their suits are not as high quality as many of the other high end designers but they also do not carry the high end price tag. The suits are very stylish and a good selection of colors, pinstripes, etc. is available. Their wool suits are a pretty good bargain for the price, especially from online retailers.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/calvin-klein-suits/feed Hickey Freeman Suits http://highendsuits.com/hickey-freeman-suits http://highendsuits.com/hickey-freeman-suits#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:35:13 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=11 Hickey Freeman is a New York based suit manufacturer. The company was founded in 1899 and was acquired by the Hartmarx Corp in 1964. Hickey Freeman suits were some of the last to be fully manufactured in the USA. Today, much of their line is produced in China.

Hickey Freeman suits are designing with a classic look. All the basics are available: navy, charcoal and black. Their designs often err on the side of conservative and are certainly not a flashy suit like an Ermenegildo Zegna Suit. If you are looking for an American made (somewhat) classic suit, Hickey Freeman is your company.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/hickey-freeman-suits/feed Ermenegildo Zegna Suits http://highendsuits.com/ermenegildo-zegna-suits http://highendsuits.com/ermenegildo-zegna-suits#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:49:16 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=8 Ermenegildo Zegna is an italian fashion brand that claims to be the world leader in fine men's clothing. The company is family owned and is in its 4th generation. Besides producing Zegna suits, they also produce suits for other companies, including Tom Ford and Gucci. Besides suits, Zegna also produces neckties, shirts, knitwear and men's accessories.

Most Zegna suits costs between $2,000 and $3,000 new. They have recently introduced a Z Zenga line which includes suits starting at $900. Actor Adrien Brody has been a recent spokesperson for Zegna and Zegna suits are quite popular amongst actors and professional athletes.

]]> http://highendsuits.com/ermenegildo-zegna-suits/feed Brioni Suits http://highendsuits.com/brioni-suits http://highendsuits.com/brioni-suits#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:46:35 +0000 High End Suits http://highendsuits.com/?p=3 Brioni is an Italian fashion company specializing in hand-made men's suits. Each suit takes approximately 18 hours to craft. Over 5,000 fabric choices are available. Brioni began in 1945 as a small operation. It began to become popular in the US when Cary Grant and Clark Gable started buying Brioni suits in the 1950s while working in Rome. Brioni suits have also been worn in many James Bond movies are are worn personally by Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.

Today, Brioni has 25 boutiques worldwide. Brioni's suits are worn by many affluent Americans including:

  • Donald Trump
  • Al Pacino
  • Richard Gere
  • Daniel Craig
  • Peter Jennings
  • Pierce Brosnan
  • George W Bush
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