Cesare Attolini is the most direct route in Milan to the Neapolitan jacket in its original form. The company credits Vincenzo Attolini with cutting, in 1930, a jacket with a natural shoulder and the curved barchetta breast pocket, and Wikipedia credits him with the Neapolitan silhouette: a slim waist, high armholes, a generous sleeve head and minimal padding. His son, Cesare, built the business in Casalnuovo from the late 1980s; Cesare's sons, Giuseppe and Massimiliano, now run it.
This is tailoring at scale, but the handwork is real. The company says about 130 tailors make 50 jackets and suits a day, each suit taking 25 to 30 hours. Visiting in 2026, Permanent Style found that bespoke and su misura account for about half of the tailoring output, more than at any other large maker, and that collars and chests are made by hand on both. Massimiliano Attolini describes the jackets as Neapolitan in the top half and English in the bottom, with a shaped skirt set by long pressing; most fabric is British and developed exclusively for the house.
The bespoke jacket Permanent Style reviewed in 2026 had a soft shoulder with canvas only, a handmade chest and collar, and quarters closer than on a typical Neapolitan coat; it was refined over several fittings, one of them with Massimiliano Attolini. Bespoke jackets started at $8,600 in London. Simon Crompton judged the finishing good rather than top-tier, as is usual in Naples.
Choose it for a soft, shapely jacket in exclusive British fabric, ordered on Via Bagutta rather than in Naples. It sits between Rubinacci's personal bespoke and the brand-scale made-to-measure of Brioni and Zegna. Milan prices are not published, and online booking for bespoke had not opened in 2026, so ask the boutique which services, fittings and delivery times apply in Milan.
TailorGuide score
Each test is scored out of 10 and weighted. Scores set the order within Milan; they are not compared across cities.
- CutCut and construction35%
- 9/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 8/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 9/10
- ServiceService15%
- 7/10
- Founded
- 1930
- House style
- Soft Neapolitan top, shaped skirt
- Best for
- A soft Neapolitan bespoke jacket ordered in central Milan
- What they make
- Bespoke jackets and suits, su misura tailoring, ready-to-wear tailoring, shirts and trousers, knitwear and ties
- Bespoke jacket
- From $8,600 · London price, 2026; Milan prices not published
- Ready-to-wear jacket
- From About $4,000 · Generally $4,000 to $5,300 in London (2026)
Prices are approximate and change with the fabric and customizations you choose. Confirm the price and the number of fittings before you order.
History
- 1930Vincenzo Attolini cuts the soft jacket and barchetta pocket that define the house
- 1950sTotò, Vittorio De Sica and Marcello Mastroianni wear Vincenzo Attolini's jackets, according to the company
- Late 1980sCesare Attolini sets up on his own and opens a large workshop in Casalnuovo, near Naples
- 2015Acquires Fioroni, an Umbrian knitwear maker founded in 1978
- 2026Permanent Style visits Casalnuovo in August and reviews a bespoke jacket in September
Clients named in published sources include Totò, Vittorio De Sica, Marcello Mastroianni, Clark Gable, King Vittorio Emanuele III and The Duke of Windsor.
Questions
Does Cesare Attolini make bespoke suits in Milan?
Bespoke is offered through the company's boutiques, including Via Bagutta 14/16; Permanent Style was told in 2026 that bespoke is available 'in the stores'. Garments are made in the Casalnuovo workshop near Naples. The company's online bespoke booking had not opened in 2026, so contact the Milan boutique to arrange an appointment.
How much does a Cesare Attolini bespoke jacket cost?
Milan prices are not published. Permanent Style reported in 2026 that bespoke jackets start at $8,600 in London, with ready-to-wear jackets generally $4,000 to $5,300.
What is the difference between Attolini's bespoke and su misura?
According to Permanent Style, su misura and ready-to-wear start from existing patterns, while bespoke starts from scratch. Both bespoke and su misura get handmade collars and chests, and together they make up about half of the company's tailoring.
What defines the Attolini jacket?
A natural shoulder without padding, the curved barchetta breast pocket and a skirt shaped by long pressing. Massimiliano Attolini calls the result Neapolitan in the top half and English in the bottom.
How do I contact the Milan boutique?
Call +39 02 7600 6345 or email shopmilano@cesareattolini.com. The boutique is at Via Bagutta 14/16, near San Babila.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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