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The Commissioning Process

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You Commission. We Craft.

Vision & Consultation

Every Old Milan creation begins with your vision. During our 90-minute consultation, we don't just take 28 precise measurements—we explore your aesthetic preferences, lifestyle needs, and the story you want your garment to tell.

This is where your ideas take shape. Our master tailors are here to translate your vision into technical possibilities, not to sell you pre-designed options.

Co-Creation & Material Selection

From our curated library of 300+ fabrics, you become the creative director of your commission. Our textile experts guide you through material properties and possibilities, but the final selections are yours to make.

This is not a selection from pre-determined options—it's a collaborative creation process where your choices determine the character of your garment.

Pattern Development

Using your measurements and design choices, our pattern makers draft a unique template that exists only for your commission. This blueprint evolves through three iterations, with each refinement bringing us closer to your vision.

Unlike mass production where patterns are reused, your pattern is created from scratch and archived exclusively for your future commissions.

Artisanal Construction

Our tailors spend 25-40 hours bringing your vision to life using traditional techniques: hand-padded collars, pick-stitched seams, and reinforced stress points. Throughout this process, we maintain the integrity of your design choices.

This is where your vision becomes tangible. Every stitch honors the collaborative decisions made throughout our process.

Revelation & Delivery

The moment of revelation: when your vision becomes wearable reality. We present the finished garment for final approval, ensuring every detail matches your commission specifications.

This isn't just a delivery—it's the culmination of our collaborative journey. Your garment arrives with documentation of its creation story and a permanent archive of your pattern for future commissions.

Our Material Philosophy

Wool & Cashmere

Sourced from high-altitude herds in Mongolia and Scotland, our wools are naturally temperature-regulating and durable. We use only virgin wool that's been hand-sorted for consistency.

Linen & Cotton

Grown in nutrient-rich soils of Italy and Egypt, our plant fibers are harvested at peak maturity for maximum strength. Each batch is tested for colorfastness and shrinkage before approval.

Silk & Specialty Fibers

Our peace silk is harvested after moths emerge naturally, while our vicuña comes from protected herds in the Andes. These rare fibers are reserved for our most exclusive commissions.

Begin Your Commission

Ready to transform your vision into a wearable reality? Start your commissioning journey with Old Milan—where your ideas become heirlooms.

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