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Where are Armani, Canali, Ermenegildo Zegna and Gucci in the league of mens suit makers?
Was wondering what the quality, style and reputation of these mens suit makers is having just bought a suit from each of these houses?
First question: are you referring to Armani Collezioni (white label) or Giorgio Armani (black label)? In terms of prestige (and pretty much cost…), from highest to lowest we have:
1.Giorgio Armani Black label
2. Ermenegildo Zegna
3. Armani Collezioni
4. Canali
5. Gucci
However, I would personally say Ermenegildo Zegna is the best of the brands that you mention. Zegna is one of the world’s leading weavers of fine wools, competing mainly with a lanificio (wool mill) called Loro Piana. Of these suit makers, only Zegna has regular manufacturing of the objectively highest quality suits, with Made to Measure (su misura) options including handmade buttonholes, hand pick-stitching, and truly beautiful buffalo horn and precious nacre buttons. Of course, Giorgio Armani has the “hand made to measure” service as well, but I would say you get superior quality fabric, workmanship, fit, and price with Zegna over GA.
Giorgio Armani black label is a fused canvas constructed suit (and same with Armani Collezioni). This is the cheapest method of giving body to the suit jacket, although if you want Giorgio Armani’s signature natural shoulder silhouette, cardigan-like drape and somewhat atypical synthetic fabrics, you can go no other than the Giorgio Armani boutique. Those ready-made suits are usually $3,500 – $5,000.
Canali does make some suits in Italy, but it is mainly (if not completely) machine done. The fabrics are okay, but definitely not always as good as Zegna’s.
Gucci? I heard that in fact they outsource some (if not all) of their suit production to Zegna factories. In fact, Zegna also has a manufacturing deal with the Armani Corporation for manufacturing and distributing some of the Armani Collezioni line.
You want more information? Well, I would say you picked some very well known and reputable suit makers. If you have the cash, you can buy a suit from any of these folks, and receive high-end service while purchasing your garments, and look very good. But if what you really want is a truly superior suit, one that most CEOs likely do not purchase because they are so exclusive and expensive, then you must turn to the brands that only the wealthiest elite patronize, for example, Brioni. Or for similar quality do the top-of-the-line Zegna su misura service. In fact, Brioni likely purchases some of their finest fabric from Zegna wool mills.
And then again, if what you really want is a great fitting suit, with the exact details that you desire, and truly great fabric, there is probably a custom suit maker / tailor in your area. They will likely be able to construct a CUSTOM handmade suit for you starting at around $600 – $1200. Compare that to the machine-made suits from Canali, Armani Collezioni, the ready-to-wear Ermenegildo Zegna, etc which cost about $2,000 off the rack…
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Ermenegildo Zegna (Hardcover) $69.35 The extraordinary story of the first century of a great Italian fashion house that has always been a paragon of style. Gorgeously designed, handsomely bound, and abundantly illustrated, this is the first book ever to present the 100-year history of a leader in men’s luxury clothing and one of the oldest business families in Italy. As a family business, Ermenegildo Zegna goes back to the second half of the nineteenth century. Angelo Zegna a watchmaker by trade, decided to open a wool mill. Of his ten children it was the last, Ermenegildo, born in 1892, who took over what was to become one of the best-known and most dynamic family businesses in Italy. The extensive historical reconstruction of the early decades of Ermenegildo Zegna S.p.A. is followed by a detailed description of the fabrics, techniques, and custom tailoring of its most exclusive garments. Numerous images illustrate the lands providing the raw materials: Australia, Peru, and Mongolia. Just as spectacular is the photo album of the celebrities and spokespersons wearing Zegna, the international advertising campaigns, the list of awards won, and Zegna-sponsored sports and cultural affairs (red carpets, openings, car races, environmental and sports events). |
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Ermenegildo Zegna 'Zegna Intenso' Men's 3.3-oz Aftershave $25.03 Fragrance was launched by the design house of Ermenegildo ZegnaZegna Intenso men's cologne features notes of lemon, mandarin orange, pink pepper, musks, cardamom, sandalwood, cedar, amber, vanilla, vetiver, tonka bean, and irisScent is available in a 3.3-ounce aftershaveDue to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns. |
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Zegna Intenso by Ermenegildo Zegna Men's 1.6 oz EDT Spray $33.99 Zegna Intenso by Ermenegildo Zegna delivers a truly manly scent Eau de toilette spray comes in a 1.6-ounce bottle Men's fragrance makes a wonderful holiday gift Due to manufacturer packaging changes, product packaging may vary from image shown. |
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Ermenegildo Zegna 'Zegna Colonia' Men's 4.2 oz EDT Spray $52.04 Zegna Colonia perfume was introduced in 2009 by the design house of Ermenegildo Zegna.Design house: Ermenegildo Zegna'Zegna Colonia' launch date: 20094.2-ounce eau de toilette sprayMen's fragrance is a blend of neroli, musk, brilliantly blended benzoin, cedar, sicilian bergamot and cardamomMade in FranceDue to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns. Due to manufacturer packaging changes, product packaging may vary from image shown. |
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Ermenegildo Zegna 'Zegna Colonia' Men's 2.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray $36.85 'Zegna Colonia' perfume was introduced in 2009 by the design house of Ermenegildo Zegna.Design house: Ermenegildo Zegna'Zegna Colonia' launch date: 20092.5-ounce eau de toilette sprayMen's fragrance is a blend of neroli, musk, brilliantly blended benzoin, cedar, sicilian bergamot and cardamomMade in FranceDue to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns. Due to manufacturer packaging changes, product packaging may vary from image shown. |
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Zegna Intenso After Shave by Ermenegildo Zegna, 100 ml After Shave for Men $34.28 Zegna Intenso After Shave by Ermenegildo Zegna 3.4 oz After Shave for MenFrom The Italian’s Men’s Luxury Fashion House , Famous For Their Patterned And Sophisticated Ties, This Woody Spicy Fragrance For Men Is All About Seduction. Using The Interplay Of Dark And Light As The Theme, The Fragrance Evokes The Italian Fine Arts Technique Of Chiaroscuro, Light And Shadow. The Light Notes Are: Mandarin, Lemon, Cardamom And Pink Pepper At The Top And The Dark And Sensual Notes Are Amplified In The Heart And The Base: Iris, Vetiver, Cedar Wood, Amber, Sandal Wood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean And Musk. |
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Z Zegna Extreme Cologne by Ermenegildo Zegna, 1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Men $30.56 Z Zegna Extreme Cologne by Ermenegildo Zegna 1.7 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for MenFrom The Fine Italian Menswear Company, This Is A Light And Spirited Woody Fragrance Especially Suited For Young Men And Was Composed By Master Perfumer Antoine Lie. The Sporty Scent Opens With Notes Of Bergamot, Rosemary And Caesar Fruit (blue Berries From New Guinea) , And Yellow Mirabelle Plums, For A Fruity But Masculine Touch. The Heart Of Iris, Nutmeg, And White Pepper Rest On A Base Of Warm Woody Notes, And Include Sensual Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Musk, And Aromatic Oak Moss. |
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Zegna Intenso After Shave by Ermenegildo Zegna, 3.4 oz After Shave for Men $36.67 Zegna Intenso After Shave by Ermenegildo Zegna 3.4 oz After Shave for MenFrom The Italian’s Men’s Luxury Fashion House , Famous For Their Patterned And Sophisticated Ties, This Woody Spicy Fragrance For Men Is All About Seduction. Using The Interplay Of Dark And Light As The Theme, The Fragrance Evokes The Italian Fine Arts Technique Of Chiaroscuro, Light And Shadow. The Light Notes Are: Mandarin, Lemon, Cardamom And Pink Pepper At The Top And The Dark And Sensual Notes Are Amplified In The Heart And The Base: Iris, Vetiver, Cedar Wood, Amber, Sandal Wood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean And Musk. |
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