Our Process
From fiber to final stitch: The making of a Old Milan garment
Consultation & Measurement
Every Old Milan custom apparel begins with a private consultation. Our master tailors spend 90 minutes capturing 28 precise measurements and understanding your posture, movement, and personal style preferences.
Fabric Selection
From our curated library of 300+ fabrics, you'll work with our textile experts to select materials that match your lifestyle. We source only from heritage mills with proven environmental and ethical standards.
Pattern Creation
Using your measurements, our pattern makers draft a unique paper template that accounts for your proportions and posture. This blueprint evolves through three iterations before approval.
Construction
Our tailors spend 25-40 hours constructing each garment using traditional techniques: hand-padded collars, pick-stitched seams, and reinforced stress points. Every piece receives interim fittings to ensure perfect progression.
Final Fitting & Delivery
The completed garment undergoes a final fitting with one of our senior tailors. We then package it in our archival garment box with care instructions and a certificate of authenticity.
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.
