Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Super Soft Jacket....feels lighter than a sweater!

This is my super soft jacket.  No lining, chestpiece, shoulderpads, .....it is you and the fabric.  I guarantee will be the MOST comfortable jacket you put on.  You can twist it, sit on, abuse it....and will always keep its shape.  Take it with you on a trip or wear it to dinner.  Yes, this is very denim friendly.  If you are wondering, the inside is a work of art...no taped seams, no bias bindings...all shell fabric.  In navy or black, this is the new, casual blazer.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

50% Off For Life Cleaning Services with Americas Best Cleaners




You know how passionate I am regarding good quality for a reasonable price. Well I take my passion for garment making to cleaning. As manufacturers, we need to ensure our garments are well cared for after they are delivered to our clients. As a customer of Salvatore Giardina, you will receive a 50% Discount on dry cleaning services for the life of the garment with Americas Best Cleaners. AMC has affiliates all over the USA, so log on and find the one which is close to you. Good apparel maintenance will ensure my garments give you many years of service.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Attention to Detail

Look at the windowpane pattern on the flaps. Notice how the pattern is nicely matched in the warp ( yarns going up/down ) and in the weft ( yarns going left/right ).

Matching the flaps uses more labor and raw material, therefore, costing more. I am proud to offer such detail, and why not....my customers deserve the best.

Look inside !!!

Why not make the inside of the trouser fun?

Three classic shirt fabrics make up the waistband and pocketing...i always disliked traditional pocketing materials. My trousers have a unique "Over the Edge" belt loop technique. I also do not use any metal clasps; prefer button tab with french fly.

Split back waistband and pleated curtain contribute to ultimate comfort.

My trousers have a unique anatomical pressing technique by the upper calf muscle. Your calf muscles are curved, therefore, the trouser is pressed to follow the contours. This contributes to a well made trouser which will be your " go to trouser".

The Fabrics I Use.....from Biella, Italy

A sample of some of the swatchbooks I use. Vitale Barberis Canonico and Ermengildo Zegna represent some of the finest worsted wool mills in the world.

Wools fibers in widths finer than human hair. Fine fibers have elasticity and recover well when garments are creased and twisted during normal wear. Excellent garment tailoring needs great fabrics to make one outstanding suit. Just like cooking...great ingredients and technique make a wonderful meal!

Take a Closer Look

A closer look at the lapels and sleevehead seams. Attaching the sleeves is one of the most difficult operations for a factory. Notches are used alignment. The more notches mean a perfectly aligned and balanced sleeve.

One of the many benefits of Full Canvas Construction, is how the multi layers will move with your body. Canvas also takes the form of your torso over time, like a well worn leather jacket. This cannot be achieved using fused or even 1/2 canvas.

Salvatore Giardina Made-to-Measure Silhouette

Here is a sample of my suit and jacket silhouette. Notice the clean lines on the sleevehead, and shoulders. Lapels are a nice compromise between narrow and wide, to fit many lifestyles.

My garments have a comfortable fit, using a Full Canvas Construction. The canvas is a top quality camelhair which is expensive but maintains a clean crisp look while moving with you body.

Inside you will find Bemberg lining in the body and sleeve, this will make your arm "glide" into the garment. Bemberg has many fine multi-filaments which are extremely flexible and feel like you are wearing silk.

On the sleeves you will notice working buttonholes, and remember to leave the button closer to the cuff unbuttoned to show some style. All my clients have been rewarded with public compliments...that is the ultimate reward for my garments. The best way to see this garment is to schedule an appointment 203-243-7691 or salvatore@salvatoregiardina.com