History
Our story begins in the 1970s in the heart of southern Italy, with the powerful and visionary ideas of Antonio, a young and creative spirit.
Passionate about art and culture, he approached the world of fashion and immediately fell in love with it, soon taking on important roles for major Italian brands.
Driven by the desire to create something authentic, Antonio returned to his roots in Puglia to found a company that would best express his artistic and visionary nature.
The result was an immediate success. The first collection was an explosion of energetic colors and a careful combination of the highest quality materials crafted by the best Italian master artisans.
His talent quickly led to success, with each collection having ‘innovation’ as its watchword. High-end furs, leather garments, shearling, fine fabrics, and expertly crafted cashmere were immediately appreciated by the world’s most important boutiques.
A story of family, passion, and identity that continues to evolve without ever forgetting its origins.
2000s
In the 2000s, the family became the heart of the company. Inspired by their father, his sons Andrea and Alessio joined the fashion world, creating the ANTONIO ARNESANO ITALY brand and ushering in a new era of style and production.
The brand stood out for its cutting-edge stylistic vision, giving rise to a whole new style department, with a youthful atmosphere full of synergy. The company’s corridors were filled with discussions about development, innovation, creativity, and revolutionary and modern solutions.
But ideas alone are not enough; innovation must be developed by those who have the skills to do so. Our master furriers and leather and fabric craftsmen. Our tradition.
A generation of professionals from a bygone era, with ancient craftsmanship skills, dedicated to the constant pursuit of perfection, where detail is the true symbol of beauty and therefore treated with the utmost care and respect.
A generational fusion, a new winning philosophy.
We preserve tradition, we create the future.
The Brand
The ANTONIO ARNESANO ITALY brand is a symbol of modern luxury, designed for bold, determined, and refined women.
We create cutting-edge garments, each product a perfect fusion of contemporary style, the finest materials, and historic Italian craftsmanship.
The ANTONIO ARNESANO ITALY woman challenges conventions and follows her instincts.
Every style choice she makes tells a story of authenticity, sophistication, and a desire to stand out. She is dynamic, demanding, and always attentive to quality.
‘Created to last, designed to stand out’.
Places and culture
Our company was founded in the heart of Salento, Lecce, a city that is a true architectural gem. Known as the “Florence of the South,” Lecce is famous for its extraordinary Baroque architecture, which captivates anyone who visits it. Its churches, palaces, and squares, carved in Lecce stone, tell centuries of history, culture, and craftsmanship, values that are perfectly reflected in our way of creating.
A territory rich in traditions and millennial history, which inspires each of our collections. Here, our love for art, beauty, and authenticity guides us every day.
Company
The headquarters has its own production department supported by multiple smaller external workshops that have been loyal partners for over thirty years.
The structure also includes an accounting department, a design department, an administration department, a customer care department, and a marketing department.
It also has a warehouse with a large assortment of ready-to-wear items available throughout the year.
You can also visit our materials department, where you can personally select leathers and fabrics to use for your personal collection or for your boutique.
