Home Base: Florence
The Brand: Over the past couple of decades, native Florentine Stefano Ricci has created a luxurious line of neckwear that caters to a discerning clientele.
Defining style: Consummate elegance combined with the highest standards of Italian craftsmanship.
Tie One On: To create his signature pieces, Ricci transforms top quality Chinese silkworm yarn into luxurious six-ply silk satin. His techniques result in a particularly heavy and lush fabric.
Do It Yourself: Ricci personally designs and colours the collection's illustrious prints.
Did You Know: Ricci's design team hand-paints the designs on his silk ties.
Fall 2008: Look for rich sumptuous jewel tones such as emerald and aubergine. Paisleys and small prints abound as well.
Quotables: "I will never compromise quality in favour of quantity."
