The study of fashion design, haute couture techniques, research on fabrics and fibers lead to the modern interpretation of old-fashioned clothing items such as jackets, cloaks and vests. These are some of the secrets of Old Fashion Sartoria by Irma Schwegler, a master artisan who designs custom-made men’s and women’s country-chic fashion. A way to be elegant on all occasions and stand out at the same time. This artistic dressmaker’s signature style is the mixing of fabrics such as wool, hemp and nettle with rough woolen Sardinian cloth and Casentino cloth.
Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 7 pm, open on Saturday mornings, by appointment out of opening hours
Via Gran Bretagna, 63, Firenze, FI, Italia
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+39 055 689479
- http://www.oldfashionsartoria.com
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