The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

bitemen The brand offers one of the world's most coveted custom sew- ing experiences, where every stitch, cut and pattern constant- ly evolves. Next to the salon on rue Marbeuf is the Atelier de Grande-Mesure, a temple of over 130 years of Cifonelli’s magical craftsmanship. Here, customers will find Lorenzo and Massimo creating patterns, marking models, discussing and perfecting their craft and collaborating with over forty experts and work- shop employees. Cifonelli’s ready-to-wear collection consists of suits, tuxedos, jackets, coats, knitwear, shirts, polos, t-shirts and swimwear. The Grey Wool & Linen Suit has a fully lined straight jacket with notched reverses, Marbeuf shoulders, hand-sewn Milanese but- ton holes, mother-of-pearl buttons, three flap pockets and trou- sers with tabs. Similarly, the Grey Wool Suit Pin Head features a fully lined straight jacket with two buttons, notched reverses, two flap pockets, two slots in the back and trousers with tabs. Turn heads, especially the ladies, at a prestigious event with the Black Mohair Wool Double-Breasted Tuxedo. It is also fully lined, with Marbeuf shoulders, spade reverses in silk, two piped pockets and band trousers. The brown Houndstooth Wool & Cashmere Jacket has Marbeuf shoulders and notched reverses, one button, two flap pockets and one ticket pocket with flap. The Grey Alpaca &Wool Coat has a pointed lapel and two patch pockets with flaps to keep you cosy, warm and stylish. Featuring a houndstooth pattern, the wrinkle-free Wool Pants in cream, black, khaki or dark grey have side pockets, a ticket pocket and drawstrings. The Wool Drawstring Pants in cam- el features side pockets, a fold, black drawstring and an elas- tic waist. In striking electric hues, the Corduroy Pants in grey, green, or raspberry have a drawstring, 3.5 cm waistband and clock pockets. You will look immaculately stylish in a Cifonel- li jacket and their Navy Blue Jean in 100% cotton and brown stitching. When the weather is mild, try the Cashmere Cardigan in navy blue or camel featuring a notch lapel, two side pockets and five buttons. The beige or blue Suede & Cashmere Zip Sweater with two front pockets will keep you looking stylish and relaxed. The straight Cotton Cardigan in blue or beige has two buttons, notched lapels and two patch pockets. Similar to an American college jacket but more elegant, the Cotton Cardigan in white is designed with a teddy collar and seven mother-of-pearl button closures. Cifonelli carries accessories of ties, bow ties, scarves, pouches, shoes, leather goods, hats, gloves and sunglasses. The Suede Shoes in brown or beige with a velvet calf and rubber sole would look stylish in smart casual wear. For travel purposes, the cab- in-sized Fanelle Travel Bag in black wool and the Leather Bag in brown would suffice. Both have single handles, removable and adjustable shoulder straps and a double zip closure. Inside, you’ll find a zip pocket, two nylon toiletry bags and two nylon bags. The Leather Wallet with or without a zip, Card Holder, Large Leather Wallet and Stag Passport Holder in brown are made from deer leather. Among the cashmere scarves in blue & grey, green & black or white & black and cashmere and silk in blue or brown are the green patterned Wool & Yak Scarf and the 24 Hours of Le Mans collaborative scarves in blue, red or cheq- uered blue and white silk. The Bolide sunglasses consist of two styles in tortoiseshell and black from the Cifonelli and Ateliers Baudin collaboration. Lorenzo and Massimo Cifonelli offer a unique bespoke craft ex- perience at their Parisian workshop or aboard. Their boutique is located in Paris, and their store is in London. https://cifonelli.com Images courtesy of Alpha Kilo Creative Limited