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Paolo & Francesco Modolo

Paolo & Francesco Modolo Tailor
Contact
Italian, English
Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 13:00/15:00 - 19:00, Saturday 08:30 - 12:30
Phone:
+39 078474990
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Sardinian sartorial tradition in velvet

  • • Paolo and Francesco are father and son
  • • Paolo says that in his region velvet is a second skin
  • • There are many celebrities among their clients

The history of Sartoria Modolo in Orani, at the heart of Sardinia, begins with the determination of the founder Paolo Modolo, who at the age of 11 undertook a six-year apprenticeship. In 1962 he opened his own business, but after starting a family he also had to work as a miner for 22 years. Today Modolo tailoring is internationally renowned for its made-to-measure suits, for men and women, for ceremonies and grooms. Paolo and his son Francesco master a rigorous handmade production of pieces inspired by the Sardinian tradition. Their tailoring hints in particular at the tradition of the Barbagia shepherd and the typical fabrics of the area: velvet, corduroy and orbace (coarse wool). “For us velvet is a second skin,” says Paolo. Francesco and his cousin Salvatore Borrotzu carry on the tailoring craft with Paolo, and the third generation is ready with Emma, Francesco's daughter.

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Works

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Three-piece suit in denim

This is a men's tailored three-piece suit for all formal and informal occasions. The jacket has a martingale. It is paired with a white shirt in cotton popplin with mandarin collar.

Photo: ©Franco Felce
Three-piece suit in velvet and blue accent

This men's tailored three-piece suit is a modernised style in black velvet for wedding or formal occasions. It sports traditional Sardinian silver filigree buttons. The jacket is single-breasted with two buttons and a touch of colour over a five-button waistcoat. It is paired with a white shirt in cotton with mandarin collar.

Photo: ©Franco Felce
Three-piece suit in velvet and burgundy accent

This classic cut black velvet wedding or formal suit has traditional Sardinian silver filigree buttons. The jacket is single-breasted and sports two buttons and a touch of colour over a five-button waistcoat. It is paired with a white shirt in cotton with mandarin collar.

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