The Unofficial Sartoria Pastena Elegance Naples Thread

[Texasmade]

Nothing new for me this time. I know I saw my man @Sreezy36 on Pastena's IG, though

Process of elimination on who I had an accidental meatup with.

 

[Sreezy36]

Nothing new for me this time. I know I saw my man @Sreezy36 on Pastena's IG, though

That wasn’t me it was @AgentGary. 😂😂😂

 

[sabmoll]

Hi everyone!
I’m planning on attending an upcoming trunk show.
I’m in contact with him via WhatsApp, but due to language barriers, I’d like your input on a couple of questions:

-what’s the consensus on his shirt offering? He quoted a very competitive price for bespoke shirts and claimed everything was done in-house. He asked for my size to bring a sample shirt - sounds like mtm?
-to those who use him for shirts: how many shirts did it take to perfect the fit?
-after that, do you just contact him and have everything shipped or do you normally collect during trunk shows?
-given your experience, how hard is it to communicate in general and eg for a longer style than his Neapolitan style that’s on the shorter and slimmer side? I know it’s normally frowned upon to deviate from a house style but I reckon he’s more of a „salesmen“ than a strict advocate of a certain style
-do you pay everything upfront?

The results in this thread are really impressive, especially given the price point so I’m really intrigued.

 

[hookem12387]

I just ordered a first shirt so cant tell you the end result, but we used a couple different of his sample shirts to steal sizes from each and then messed with a few individual fit items to come up with the plan for a first shirt.

Also waiting on a first suit, but he's super flexible IMO re changes from default, which was mostly done at the first fitting stage. Antonio's english in-person is good; you'll have no concerns with that.

Hi everyone!
I’m planning on attending an upcoming trunk show.
I’m in contact with him via WhatsApp, but due to language barriers, I’d like your input on a couple of questions:

-what’s the consensus on his shirt offering? He quoted a very competitive price for bespoke shirts and claimed everything was done in-house. He asked for my size to bring a sample shirt - sounds like mtm?
-to those who use him for shirts: how many shirts did it take to perfect the fit?
-after that, do you just contact him and have everything shipped or do you normally collect during trunk shows?
-given your experience, how hard is it to communicate in general and eg for a longer style than his Neapolitan style that’s on the shorter and slimmer side? I know it’s normally frowned upon to deviate from a house style but I reckon he’s more of a „salesmen“ than a strict advocate of a certain style
-do you pay everything upfront?

The results in this thread are really impressive, especially given the price point so I’m really intrigued.

 

[DavidLane]

Another gem from Antonio. Only the heaviest linen for me, this is the navy linen hopsack from Fox at 18/19oz which is HEAVY. Will be really nice in the fall.

-DL

 

[monsieurcharlemagne]

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Thanks to this thread (and a very kind gentleman from Atlanta) I have commissioned my first sportcoat during a recent trunk show in Frankfurt, Germany. It was featured on Instagram today and I'm looking forward to the basted fitting.

I'm trying to keep it simple with my first commission: navy hopsack, 3b-2roll, two patch pockets, barchetta breast pocket, spalla camiccia and double vents, slightly longer in length and slightly lowered gorge.

 

[monsieurcharlemagne]

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Thanks to this thread (and a very kind gentleman from Atlanta) I have commissioned my first sportcoat during a recent trunk show in Frankfurt, Germany. It was featured on Instagram today and I'm looking forward to the basted fitting.

I'm trying to keep it simple with my first commission: navy hopsack, 3b-2roll, two patch pockets, barchetta breast pocket, spalla camiccia and double vents, slightly longer in length and slightly lowered gorge.

Had my basted fitting with Antonio today. Pleasure to see him again.

As I'm new to the process and this being my first garment with Pastena, I'm looking forward to your feedback.

The following adjustments were discussed during the fitting: lengthen jacket by +2cm, lengthen sleeve by +1cm, lower buttoning point, lower armhole, add room in the chest and waist.

Overall, the jacket felt a bit tight and on the short side. With the adjustments, it should feel more relaxed and also cover my seat.

As for lapels and gorge, we'll keep them as shown here.

In the picture I'm also wearing a shirt by Pastena, commissioned together with my jacket in May. There are still some minor adjustment necessary to the shirt so I'll post a picture as soon as it's ready.

 

[heldentenor]

Obligatory grattifi wall pic courtesy of @JohnMRobie.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Just heard from Antonio that he's coming in September for a two week tour of the US and added another new city this time.

LA - 15th-18th
Atlanta - 19th and 20th
Houston - 21st and 22nd
Minneapolis - 23rd and 24th
Chicago - 25th and 26th
New York - 27th and 28th

Now to figure out what to have him make me. Think I'll do two suits and likely will go heavy. Debating between:
Vintage length of Sportex from the '60's in charcoal with a very, very subtle blue pinstripe
Dugdale White Rose Caldonaire herringbone city tweed
Smiths Botany in navy birdseye
PB Universal in a dark/mid grey herringbone
Ascot 4 ply in dark grey

Decisions, decisions.

 

[Sreezy36]

Just heard from Antonio that he's coming in September for a two week tour of the US and added another new city this time.

LA - 15th-18th
Atlanta - 19th and 20th
Houston - 21st and 22nd
Minneapolis - 23rd and 24th
Chicago - 25th and 26th
New York - 27th and 28th

Now to figure out what to have him make me. Think I'll do two suits and likely will go heavy. Debating between:
Vintage length of Sportex from the '60's in charcoal with a very, very subtle blue pinstripe
Dugdale White Rose Caldonaire herringbone city tweed
Smiths Botany in navy birdseye
PB Universal in a dark/mid grey herringbone
Ascot 4 ply in dark grey

Decisions, decisions.

I vote for Botany and Sportex

 

[KWang94]

Would love it if there was enough group interest to get Antonio to come to Toronto.

 

[Sreezy36]

Would love it if there was enough group interest to get Antonio to come to Toronto.

nahhh!! you NOT LIKE US!!!!

 

[ppk]

I've been corresponding with Antonio of Pastena Elegancee, about a commission for a sport coat in a vintage cloth (thanks @camez_).

I asked if he can come to San Francisco, but he needs about 8-9 appointments to make the trip. Otherwise, I'll go down to LA to meet him.

If you're in the Bay Area and are willing to make an appointment with him please let me know.

He is highly regarded and is very reasonable. You can read this thread for details.

 

[Sfba]

I've been corresponding with Antonio of Pastena Elegancee, about a commission for a sport coat in a vintage cloth (thanks @camez_).

I asked if he can come to San Francisco, but he needs about 8-9 appointments to make the trip. Otherwise, I'll go down to LA to meet him.

If you're in the Bay Area and are willing to make an appointment with him please let me know.

He is highly regarded and is very reasonable. You can read this thread for details.

What is his price range for sports jackets?

 

[ppk]

1800 Euros
1500 Euros w/ your own cloth