HOW TO READ SIZING — AND WHY IT MATTERS
Take a moment to carefully read this section and review the diagrams showing how to take accurate garment measurements.
Our best advice? Measure a garment you already own, that you love and that fits you well, and compare it with our size charts.
It’s the simplest way to understand whether our fit aligns with your personal style and expectations.
We know that one of the main causes of returns in e-commerce is unclear communication around sizing.
That’s why we created this section — to share our method.
It’s like opening the doors to our pattern-making office: here, we explain exactly how the measurements of our garments are developed.
We call this transparency.
Returns are a waste of time, energy, and resources — for both you and us. We prefer to focus on informed purchases, avoiding waste and frustration.
FIT OR SIZE? NOT THE SAME THING
Let’s start with an essential distinction: there are two worlds — bespoke tailoring and industrial clothing. We belong to the second: a world where garments are made through a blend of handwork and machinery, within a carefully organized production system.
If you’re looking for a garment that fits to the exact millimetre, we honestly suggest contacting a tailor.
Secondly: fit and size are not the same thing.
Fit is a design choice. Every brand builds its sizing based on its own stylistic vision.
That’s why a “Medium” in one brand will likely not correspond to our “Medium.”
Even within the same collection, sizes can vary between styles or seasons — because each garment evolves.
In the end, size is just a numerical reference.
That’s where the size charts come in.
HOW OUR MEASUREMENTS ARE DEFINED
Our charts are based on precise measurements taken from a series of reference samples — in Italian we call staffetta garments— after all production steps have been completed: washing, treatments, pressing.
Each fabric and style can behave differently.
The published measurements are subject to a standard industry tolerance of ±1.5 cm, with possible additional minor variations.
Why? Because fabric is a living material: it changes, adapts, reacts.
We’re not working with bolts or screws, but with “living” materials and hands. Human skill is part of the process.
Keep this in mind before purchasing: each garment is the result of a balance between industrial technique and human intervention.
ONE EXTRA CHECK — JUST FOR YOU
Because we are a small, family-run business, we manage all shipments ourselves.
Before shipping any order, we manually check and measure the actual garment you will receive — yes, your garment — following our internal standards.
If we find that the measurements are outside the tolerance range, we’ll contact you before shipping.
You’ll be free to confirm or request a full refund.
OUR DESIGN, IN BRIEF
Our garments are designed to be soft and comfortable — but not oversized, nor slim-fit: the proportions are carefully studied.
We’ve spent years observing and understanding how real people are built — not idealized models, but all the beautiful, imperfect variations that make each body unique.
Our patterns are designed to work with those realities, not against them.
Of course, we’re all different — and no industrial garment will ever fit everyone perfectly.
But we’ve worked hard to find the right balance that reflects our vision of style, and we’re internationally recognized for this commitment.
Want a clearer idea? Take a look at our lookbook. The model is 189 cm tall and wears a size L.
The photos are real — no retouching, no post-production, no tricks.
The garments appear exactly as they are, without pinning, clipping, or styling adjustments to alter their fit.
And naturally, every body is unique. So how a garment looks on you may differ — and that, to us, is exactly where your personality and your style come into play.
A PERSONAL TIP
When your garment arrives, put it on and see how it makes you feel.
It won’t be a few millimeters that make the difference — it’s about how you see yourself in the mirror.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
We hope this section has clearly explained our working method.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We truly want you to be satisfied with your purchase — and to wear it for as long as possible.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
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HOW TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS
Our measurements follow the standard protocols of the textile industry.
All measurements are taken using a tailor’s tape, as shown in the reference diagrams.
⚠️ Measurements taken with rigid instruments (such as wooden or metal rulers) are not considered accurate.
a. Lay the garment flat on a hard, smooth surface (like a table). Make sure there are no folds, wrinkles, or overlapping fabric.
b. For jackets and shirts, extend the button placket fully and ensure it lies flat.
c. For shirts and jackets, measure the chest at the widest point of pit to pit, as shown in the diagram.
d. For trousers, align the front and back waistbands perfectly on the same line. Buttonholes must be fully extended.
e. Measure the inseam by running the tape along the entire inside leg seam, without deviation.
f. Measure the front rise (crotch) by including the waistband, following the method illustrated in the diagram.
Do you need help? We are always here.