The desire to look stylish is becoming the norm among modern, well-dressed men. There is no doubt that handmade products add personality to your look and style. However, the age of industrialization has done its job and most of us are content with mediocre factory quality of ties, bags, suits and other wardrobe items.
Fortunately, small family workshops remain, which carry, through the years, the craftsmanship and sophistication of handicrafts. Men's accessories from the Calabrese family are love and passion that has been preserved for 4 generations since 1924. Today we will talk about a tie and pocket square, which were made in the best Italian traditions.
Before looking at the tie and pocket square, I will tell you about the history of the creation and formation of the Calabrese brand.
Calabrese history
The Calabrese workshop was founded by an aristocrat named Don Eugenio Calabrese in 1924 in the south of Italy in Naples. Don Eugenio was inspired to open his own business by a passion for menswear and men's ties, in particular. Every day he woke up and chose a tie to match his mood and outfit. During his life, the famous dandy Don Eugenio has amassed about 200 ties, which he wore every day.
Calabrese Workshop Entrance Sign
Today the Calabrese workshop is thriving and is still owned by the family. At the head of the company is Don Eugenio's great-granddaughter, Anna-Lisa (Annalisa Calabrese). For over 90 years, Calabrese has been making handmade men's accessories, keeping the love and passion of its founder. The fame and recognition of the workshop spread far beyond the borders of Italy. Calabrese ties and accessories are available in cities such as New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Moscow, Berlin, Luxembourg and more. others, all and do not count.
For a long time, in addition to ties, new products from the famous Neapolitan brand have appeared: pocket squares, scarves, shirts, men's briefcases and bags, belts, beach accessories, cases for phones, tablets and laptops. Is it worth mentioning that the products are made exclusively from the best materials and are made by the hands of the best craftsmen? Each accessory is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. This is the case when quality comes first over quantity.
Immediately after purchasing Calabrese
Today I have two Calabrese products in my hands: a pocket square and a tie. The first thing that catches your eye is a beautiful packaging made of white textured thick paper. If you are going to present Calabrese as a gift, you don't even need to wrap the gift; everything looks very presentable and tasteful.
Calabrese – packaging
Decent, isn't it? It is very pleasant to give and receive such things as a gift. Even before opening the package, you are overwhelmed with emotions in anticipation of something unusual and worthy of attention.
After taking a few shots, I opened the coveted envelope with a tie and a jar with a scarf, and … that's what I saw ->
Comprehensive photo of a scarf, tie and calabrese plaque
Bright color. Interesting drawing. High quality silk. A few jagged stitches, clearly hand made. For a long time I folded a tie and a scarf, and I did it with great pleasure. A quality hand-made item attracts attention and is pleasant to the touch. The Calabrese tie and scarf are proof of that.
Navy Blue Small Floral Tie by Calabrese
It was not by chance that I chose a tie in dark blue with a print in the form of a small flower. This combination of color and pattern is great for a business or smart casual style. Floral ties, leaf ties or Arabic monograms are very popular in the West and emphasize an informal business look.
I took a close look at Calabrese tie and prepared an infographic for you.
Despite the wide product line of Calabrese products, the production is based on ties made of all kinds of materials, fabrics, prints and colors. Among the products of the workshop there are ties made of cashmere, silk, wool, linen and mixed fabrics. The shapes and structures of ties are also different; there are 3-ply, 5-ply, 7-ply ties on sale, with or without lining, with a triangular end or straight.
Blue Silk Shawl by Calabrese
After you open the package and take out a handkerchief made of 100% natural silk, it's hard to deny yourself the pleasure of putting it in your breast pocket right away. Is there a difference between artificial silk and natural silk? Yes! And also what! The colors are brighter, the fabrics are softer and thinner, the feel is more pleasant compared to rayon. In addition, only silk has the ability to retain the applied colors for many years, even after being washed.
Of course, synthetics are several times cheaper than natural silk, but is it worth exchanging for cheap products that are not enjoyable and can shake your style and authority? The choice is yours.
Calabrese – pocket square
The combination of a navy suit with a tie and scarf Calabrese
Each of the reviewed items from Calabrese are noteworthy. But they are best seen paired with a classic men's suit. So, a navy English suit is perfect for showing off the Calabrese accessory combination. The shirt is classic, white.
Pairing a tie and a calabrese scarf with a navy suit
The Calabrese tie is tied with a Quarter knot and the pocket square is folded with the Crown. If you are not planning serious business negotiations, this image is quite suitable for everyday work.
Finally
Calabrese accessories belong to the premium segment. They are handcrafted from natural, quality materials. Calabrese are made in only one place in Italy and in small quantities, so you can claim comparative exclusivity, even in a large metropolis. You should be prepared that high quality and exclusivity cannot be cheap, but a stylish business image and authority in the eyes of partners and colleagues sometimes costs more.
I would like to thank the representatives of Calabrese in Moscow for the opportunity to prepare an overview of the tie and pocket square from a very interesting Italian workshop. You can purchase Calabrese accessories at the Gents Stuff store. They have delivery anywhere in the world, so even in small towns, Calabrese accessories will be available.
Calabrese accessories – photo
Calabrese Pocket Square – Side 2 
Calabrese scarf unfolded whole 
Calabrese scarf folded with a star 
Calabrese tie in detail 
Calabrese Tie and Pocket Square 
Calabrese Pocket Square – Side 1 
Calabrese folded tie and scarf 
Calabrese Tie
