Lardini Srl is an

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fashion house founded in 1978 by then 18-year-old Luigi Lardini, his 21-year-old brother Andrea Lardini and 19-year-old sister Lorena Lardini.

History

The company was founded by the Lardini family in 1978 in Filottrano, a town in the Ancona Province of Italy. It is famous for manufacturing men's tailoring for brands

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, Valentino,

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tailoring line, which is retailed at its showroom in

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and three mono

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boutiques outside Italy. Luigi Lardini is its current

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; his garments can be distinguished by a signature lapel flower constructed from

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Production

The company produces 1,600 garments per day at its headquarters in

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. It exports 60% of its annual production.

Boutiques

Since 1978 Lardini has opened five boutiques:

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and Antwerp. Lardini garments are also sold in

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and

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Lardini has also created a collection with influencer Nick Wooster.

References

External links

Lardini Official website
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History

Production

Boutiques

See also

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