All about Lardini

[Michele.de.Montaigne]

Hello,

I apologize if this subject has been discussed in length. However I did a deep research into the threads but didn’t find comprehensive info.

Gents, here are my questions: how does the quality of Lardini suits compare to Caruso or Corneliani?

What do you like the most about Lardini suits if you own any?

Have you heard of the Lardini Sartorial line? It is supposed to be their top line.
Anyways, how many lines are there?


I have ordered two suits online and they are due to arrive on the 9th of Feb. I will update you on my experience with the suits if you are interested.

Thank you so much.

 

[othertravel]

Lardini quality ranges from good to very good. The Sartoriale like is on par with Caruso mainline and is fully canvassed.

Their styling tends toward shorter jackets however.

 

[Michele.de.Montaigne]

Thank you so much.

How can you can tell whether a suit is a sartoria line? Any differentiating features?

 

[othertravel]

Other than being fully canvassed, it has handmade button holes, sleeves, and collar.

 

[Michele.de.Montaigne]

Good info. Thank you so much. How would I be able to tell if I were to buy one online? In my experience, most sellers are vague when I want to clarify such details.

 

[Michele.de.Montaigne]

Lardini quality ranges from good to very good. The Sartoriale like is on par with Caruso mainline and is fully canvassed.

Their styling tends toward shorter jackets however.

What is the Caruso mainline? Does it have a name?

 

[breakaway01]

What is the Caruso mainline? Does it have a name?

"mainline" just means the 'standard' Caruso line. I don't think Caruso has any other lines, but I could be wrong about that. It makes purchasing Caruso a little more straightforward. In contrast, Corneliani has the ID and CC lines, for example.

 

[Michele.de.Montaigne]

"mainline" just means the 'standard' Caruso line. I don't think Caruso has any other lines, but I could be wrong about that. It makes purchasing Caruso a little more straightforward. In contrast, Corneliani has the ID and CC lines, for example.

Oh I see. That makes sense. Do you know anything about the different jacket fits or drops? I have tried some Caruso Suits in size 44 and they fit like I am wearing my baby brothers suit. To tights in the arms and shoulders.
What do you say to that?

 

[gimpwiz]

Italian sizes tend to run a bit small compared to American sizes. If you're usually a 44 but a 44 (54IT) is too small for you, try something bigger. If the shoulders, chest, and waist are good, but the arms are hilariously skinny, then you want to talk to someone to ask them if they make something similar with wider armholes and sleeves. Often the problem is in a shoulder-chest mismatch, but shoulders and chest being good but armhole being wrong is common enough too.