ANyone ever hear of a "Nicolosi" Suitmaker/Tailor?

[Urban Warrior]

Was shopping in NYC today and there was an elderly gentlemen in front of me at Starbucks with a real sharp suit on. When he turned around I told him how sharp he looked and he replied "Thank You, this is a Bespoke Nicolosi" and chuckled... Never heard of the name before? Anyone???

 

[Manton]

Sure, he's famous. Tom Wolfe's tailor, among others. Makes garments with more handwork than any other tailor in the city. At least as a matter of course. Others will sew entire suits by hand on request. Nicolosi does it without being asked.

 

[Urban Warrior]

WOW... Pretty impressive, any idea how much they cost?

 

[Manton]

Nicolosi's prices don't seem to have a lot of consistency. Â I'd expect to hear $3,500 as a base and consider myself lucky if he said something less. Here's his website, BTW: http://www.vincentnicolosi.com/

 

[Buster]

From the website:

"A true artist cannot mistake a real profession from a pseudo-profession"

I hope he hasn't seen his website.

B

 

[Brian SD]

Agreed. Although I love the animated gifs...

 

[Manton]

His English is not the best. I assume that was translated from the Italian.

 

[Urban Warrior]

Thanks again.

 

[Smooth Jazz]

Agree with Manton -- Nicolosi does wonderful work -- suits are quite soft compared to most NY tailors