The London Lounge

Ahhhh, reminds me of il mio Maestro and all that he taught me. As well as the passion and love of the trade he had. How I miss that Italian swagger and passion. Thank you for writing your memories and in a way writing mine. Sarto is a love not easily defined but also not easily lived without.

Dear all, I am thankful for all of your responses. My passion for this art is great that I cannot stop it will feel like a piece of me is missing. I want to thank Frank for his offer and I will most certainly take him up on his offer even if it is for a weekend. Frank is a gentleman and a world clas...

Good evening all. I don't post much here but I do spend a great deal of time reading posts and marveling at the beautiful workmanship on display. I wanted to post a comment on this topic from a different view. I hope to not come across bitter in this "rant". I am an apprentice, or rather I was an ap...

For the sake of waking a sleeping thread:
I love to dress in and create bespoke suits to Maria Callas. If you have not let her magical voice pleasure your ears then I suggest you begin with her version of "Oh Mio Babino Caro"

Frank,
Good to see your work. I am also greatful to see someone else continuing the traditions of cutting breast pockets through the canvas and also falling the lapel facings by hand. Great craftmanship from a great liver if the bespoke tradition. Bravo!

Eric

Maestro Luigi Gallo. Via Flavia in Rome. He is famous in Italy and trained under Maestro
Litrico. He is also the president of the European Chamber of High Tailoring.

Did you find the time to visit my old Maestro? How was Rome?

Hello, Dopey, I trained under a brilliant Maestro in Rome for the last two years. The next time you are in Rome and you are looking to have a suit made up by a wonderful man and a perfect Maestro of Italian Sarto I suggest you visit Maestro Luigi Gallo on Via Flavia. He was trained under Litrico and...

Thanks everyone for all of you help. I have checked out some of these tailors and some are new to me. In fact Chris Despos is high on my list for who I would like to work for, but having trouble getting a hold of him. Thanks all.

I am 28 and studied under Maestro Gallo, President of the Camera Europea del'alta Sartoria in Italy for 2 years. I have experience in the following: drafting patterns, cutting, bespoke handmade vests, jackets, pants. Bespoke tailoring is my passion, and now I am looking for work in the United States...