Does SARTORIA CASTANGIA have diffusion lines？

[CHIANGCC]

I am thinking to buy a SARTORIA CASTANGIA suit, but the price on Ebay can be quite low. Does this mean that this brand have diffusion lines? If so, how can I tell the difference? Thank you!

 

[JensenH]

Sartoria Castangia is the top line. Castangia is the diffusion line (quality is still decent)

 

[CHIANGCC]

Thank you! Could you tell me the differences between these two lines? Are they both fully-canvassed? Can the diffusion line beat Ermenegildo Zegna mainline?
Besides, how can I know if it is a mainline or diffusion line according to the tags or by some other way? If possible, could you post some pictures to show me. Thank you again!

 

[JensenH]

Sartoria Castangia has more handwork -- hand-sewn buttonholes and hand stitchings etc., and is full canvassed. Castangia has machine-made button holes and is half canvassed.

Castangia is slightly below mainline Zegna in my opinion, while Sartoria Castangia is definitely above.

 

[CHIANGCC]

Thank you! One more thing,I have found some pictures which may show different lines.
Does the first two pictures indicate the suits are Sartoria Castangia mainline? Some five heraldry..
While the third one indicates the Castangia line? Only one heraldry with the words

Castangia dal 1850..
Have you ever bought suits from this company? I saw their official website and they use the last picture as their symbol.. Could you tell me how to tell the difference between the two lines? Thank you again!

 

[JensenH]

The first 2 are from the Sartoria Castangia line and the 3rd is from the Castangia line. I have a Sartoria Castangia jacket and have bought a Castangia jacket for my brother. The quality between the two lines are noticeable to SFers but probably not to an average person.

 

[CHIANGCC]

LOL..I do think the first two look nice. I will try, but as you mentioned, I am just an average person to suits...Thank you!