CORNELIANI, THE HISTORY.

Corneliani has worked tirelessly for over 80 years now, putting its all into every detail. Only in this way has it been able to plan a journey without end.

1930

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1930 AN UNEXPECTED

1930

AN UNEXPECTED

Samant was estabilished with a staff of over 330 people. It was hailed as the flagship company of Mantua. At the onset, the company specialised in raincoats.

1958 The crisis as a good opportunity.

1958

The crisis as a good opportunity.

World War II was long over, and yet the Italian industry, including that of textiles, was still feeling the repercussions. It looked like the company would have to close its doors, but instead Claudio and Carlalberto Corneliani decided to bring the company further up to date. They worked with drive and tenacity, qualities that had passed down through the generations of the Corneliani family.

1960 A new lease of life and a smarter image.

1960

A new lease of life and a smarter image.

There are times when having a smarter image can be an asset. The economic boom was one such time. Italy was picking up again, and there was optimism that things would improve.

1930 The hallmark

1930

The hallmark

The balance sheets were getting stronger and the company was developing the hallmark of a unique style synonymous with good taste, quality and refinement. Claudio and Carlalberto were driving the company's growth.

1972 Looking far ahead.

1972

Looking far ahead.

Claudio and Carlalberto built a new factory, taking on 720 employees. At the time they were hailed as forward-looking and setting a new standard. Production reached one million garments.

1930 A desire to grow.

1930

A desire to grow.

Corneliani acquired Montefibre, the Abital Company in Verona. The Group became even stronger.

1986 Faithful to one's origins.

1986

Faithful to one's origins.

The New York branch was opened, without however once forgetting the company's Mantuan roots. The registered office and operations remained in fact in the hometown.

1995 Not just fashion.

1995

Not just fashion.

There are important common traits between art and fashion: personality, study and passion. This is why Corneliani came up with projects that combined sartorial art with art for pleasure, like the "I manifesti e la moda" (Posters and Fashion) Corneliani Award, sponsored by the Accademia di Brera and the Scuola d’Arte e Messaggio of Milan, and the "Dieci Nobel per il futuro" (Ten Nobel Prizes for the Future).

2008 Elegance breeds style.

2008

Elegance breeds style.

New York, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, London and Bombay. The historical images that had defined the company's style were shown on the occasion of the company's 50th anniversary, attended by over 800 international guests. It was held during the Pitti Immagine Uomo.

2017 Elegance without commitment.

2017

Elegance without commitment.

Natural and effortless elegance. Use of Savoir-Faire for a personal Savoir-Vivre every day. These values, which had always been rooted in the soul of the company, became the vision of Corneliani.

CORNELIANI, THE HISTORY.

AN UNEXPECTED

The crisis as a good opportunity.

A new lease of life and a smarter image.

The hallmark

Looking far ahead.

A desire to grow.

Faithful to one's origins.

Not just fashion.

Elegance breeds style.

Elegance without commitment.

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