CARE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
CUSTOM-MADE
SHIRTS
In our workshop attached to the store, you can witness every stage of the artisanal production of your custom-made shirts, personally crafted by Carmen and Roberta.
ARTISANAL PRODUCTION
OF CUSTOM-MADE SHIRTS
IN TURIN SINCE 1975
In an era where production timelines are erased by a fast-moving economy and the necessity of large-scale manufacturing, our bespoke shirt workshop in Turin continues to operate outside of time.
We take the time to work meticulously, to double-check every detail, and to leave nothing to chance.
We dedicate the time that only true craftsmanship requires, to provide our customers with the care and exclusivity they deserve.
Our custom-made shirts for men and women are typically delivered in about 30 days.
EXCLUSIVITY
Experience, professionalism, and creativity are the key qualities we offer our customers to deliver a highly artisanal and truly bespoke product.
We provide the widest possible range of models, whether classic or exclusive, from shirts to collars to cuffs, all designed according to the customer’s preferences.
While our primary focus is on tailoring bespoke shirts for men, we have always centered our business around the concept of service, aiming to meet all customer needs and requirements.
Echoing the ancient craft of the “bianchiste” (linen-makers) of Turin from the 19th century, we also tailor bespoke shirts for women, as well as pajamas, boxers, and robes.
Furthermore, we handle all repairs, from collar and cuff replacements to modifications of already tailored garments. This makes us nearly unique and exclusive in our industry.
Every phase of production is personally conducted by us in our on-site workshop: from measurements to cutting, from stitching to pressing.
We also create garments using customer-provided fabrics.
The uniqueness of a hand-embroidered garment, designed to the client’s desires, the perfect fit, and the pursuit of originality make a bespoke piece a truly unparalleled statement.
A custom-made garment is a signature above and beyond any time or fashion trends.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
All fabrics for custom-made shirts undergo a process of pre-washing (decatising) and ironing before production to stabilize the fabric, as do the interlinings used for collars and cuffs.
Measurements are taken directly by the owner Carmen or her daughter Roberta, who then create the pattern based on the specific needs and desires of the customer.
From the pattern, the various parts of the shirt are cut, a process that is exclusively done by hand.
Stitches are sewn using pure cotton thread, with 10 stitches per centimeter and reinforced. The collar and cuffs are crafted using cotton canvas, sewn rather than adhesive-backed, following the ancient tradition of artisanal shirtmaking, to prevent wrinkles and future detachment.
The sleeve circumference is sewn slightly offset from the side seam to achieve a better fit.
We exclusively use the highest quality Australian mother-of-pearl buttons, attached meticulously by hand.
Shirts tailored in our Turin workshop can be enriched and embellished upon customer request with monograms, hand-sewn buttonholes, and other finishes.
The result is a product of undeniable class and elegance, crafted with the highest standards of quality and refinement, meticulously cared for in every detail to ensure longevity.
The craftsmanship of our custom-made shirts is the culmination of over 40 years of experience and dedication to our craft.
BESPOKE
In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for the bespoke tailoring service.
After establishing with the client their aesthetic and physical requirements, habits, and needs, we create a completely new pattern based on their measurements.
Using a special fitting fabric, we create a basted trial shirt, which through one or more fittings, takes on its final form. These steps allow us to create a personalized pattern with the client’s name.
The result is a bespoke shirt of undeniable class and elegance, crafted with the highest standards of quality, refined, and meticulously detailed from cutting to stitching, with hand-sewn reinforcements and buttonholes.
Due to these unique aspects, our custom shirt business in Turin offers the Bespoke service exclusively upon client request, with a minimum order of 3 shirts.
OFF-SITE EVENTS
If you wish to organize an event in your city, even abroad, bringing together a group of clients interested in having a truly bespoke and strictly Made in Italy shirt, contact us. Together, we will establish the details and methodology for the event.
BESPOKEN WEEKEND
An exclusive stay where you will be our esteemed guests, experiencing the elegance of an unforgettable Turin. We will welcome you at our premises to discuss every detail of your Bespoke Shirt, which will be fitted before your departure and subsequently shipped to your home.
OUR BESPOKE EXPERIENCE ABROAD
Since 2014, our shirt shop has participated in an event organized to meet the requests of select clients in Copenhagen, seeking excellence in Italian craftsmanship.
The event was structured in two meetings: the first to choose fabrics and styles and to take measurements. The second, one month later, for the fitting with a fitting fabric and finalizing the design.
SHIRT FITTING
We create a basted fitting shirt in muslin, which through one or more sessions allows us to obtain a personalized pattern with the client’s name.
The exceptional quality of service and the dedicated care to our Bespoke service represent the epitome of excellence.
SHIRT BASED ON YOUR SAMPLE
If a client is unable to visit us and has a shirt that fits exceptionally well, we can create a personalized pattern based on their sample.
They can send us the shirt by mail and a photo via email while wearing the shirt. This will help us understand specific details about the fit to achieve a perfect replica.
Recently, we have successfully tested a new app designed for those unable to visit us in Turin due to distance. This app allows us to extract measurements directly from photographs using an algorithm. Contact us to learn more about it.
FABRICS
We exclusively use high-quality fabrics for tailored shirts, made from double twisted yarns.
La Camiceria offers a wide range of shirt fabrics, with over 150 pieces available in-store. Fabrics are continually updated and expanded each season, selected from the best textile manufacturers in the shirt industry.
Our main suppliers include Albini, Alumo, Caccioppoli, Canclini, Grandi e Rubinelli, Hausmann & Moss, Liberty, Ratti, Riva, Reda, Solbiati, and Thomas Mason.
You will find a wide selection of pure cotton fabrics for shirts, including Poplin, FilaFil, Spinati, Twill, Voile, Oxford, Flannel, Cashmere, Zephir, English Twist, as well as Linen, Wool, and Silk. We also offer Sangallo, Plumetis, and Printed Fabrics, ideal for women’s tailored shirts.
You will also have the opportunity to choose from dozens of shades of colors and patterns, ranging from solid colors to micro-designs, checks, and stripes. All fabrics are always pre-shrunk before processing, ensuring maximum quality.
Thomas Mason
Reference point for British taste enthusiasts.
The Thomas Mason Bespoke collection also includes a “limited edition” in pure cotton, cotton-cashmere, and cotton-linen, as well as a section dedicated to Stretch fabrics and Denim.
La Camiceria Artigiana Carmen is an Ambassador client.
Click here to request Thomas Mason fabric samples via email in PDF format.
Canclini
A company renowned among the top brands in the luxury shirt fabric sector.
Alumo Svizzera
A Swiss company, leader in the production of fine fabrics in double twisted cotton, the most sought-after quality range.
Tessitura Monti
Since 1911, Monti’s fabric quality has generated rapid and steady growth, continuing with the same tenacity.
Liberty
Since 1875, Liberty has been synonymous with luxury and exclusive design. Today, Liberty stands as a marvelous emporium where the latest fashion coexists alongside design classics.
