Made in Italy

For Canali, "Made in Italy" aren't just words on a label, but the outcome of a long-standing tradition in which
culture and history are interwoven with style and taste, in the quest for excellence, professionalism, quality
and reliability.

Which is why all Canali collections are produced by the company in the seven production centres it owns, all
in Italy, each specialising in one particular type of product, to guarantee that every garment is perfect,
because they are made by highly skilled craftsmen, well-versed in the tradition of fine tailoring, who
constantly strive to achieve the utmost in quality.

Also 'Made in Italy' are the finest fabrics, all from Biella, and the materials used for the inner, lining and
buttons. Sometimes these are created especially for Canali, just as weaves and patterns are often exclusive,
for products that are always innovative, of the utmost quality and brimming with creativity, or in other words
the truly distinctive features of 'Made in Italy' products.

And Italians design, cut and stitch the garments too. Artisan care that combines leading edge technology with
sophisticated manual skills accumulated from tailoring experience and ongoing, in-depth training performed
by the company in-house.

Which is why, for 75 years, Canali has been an ambassador for the world of 'Made in Italy' products, one who
recognises that their "Italianness" is an essential value, in which tradition and experimentation, innovation
and experience, are bound together indissolubly in the creation of superior quality collections that express a
timeless style with exquisitely Italian taste.

History

Drawing strength from a tradition in textiles that dates back to the nineteenth century, in 1934 brothers
Giovanni and Giacomo Canali established an artisan workshop in Triuggio, Brianza, to produce high quality
clothing.
This is an area in Lombardy where pride at doing things well, and with the greatest creative flair, is always
accompanied by an open mind to innovation and the application of leading edge production techniques.

In the nineteen fifties the second generation of the family took over the running of the firm, consolidating its
presence on the Italian market and constantly increasing sales volume and product quality. In the mid 1970s,
specialising in the manufacture of fine men's outerwear, the company rose to the challenge of international
markets and by 1980 was exporting 50% of its production.

In just two generations, enterprise, commitment and strategic vision have transformed Canali into a large,
efficient company. Production has been extended to include collections of Leisure wear and accessories, as
well as fragrances, cuff-links and socks produced under licence. The company now has 1,700 employees in
seven production centres, all in Italy and all linked to headquarters in Sovico. International expansion has
continued: Canali now has a presence in more than 100 countries with 1,000 points of sale and 150
boutiques. The company exports 75% of production.

Recently Canali has made significant investments in new sectors that are complementary to its core business,
acquiring strategic stakes in IT solutions for the fashion and luxury segment, as well as in the design and
production of machinery and software for the textiles and clothing industry.

Today the business is run by the third generation of the family, but continues to be guided by a creative flair
and a vision of men's elegance that is quite out of the ordinary. Handed down from one generation to the
next, this vision embraces impeccable tailoring, fine styling, the quest for ever newer designs and for
prestigious fabrics and yarns, and a firm belief in the value of innovation.