Exclusive Interview
Stefano
Ricci
Interview by: Mike Angangan, Editor
Q1. The Stefano Ricci brand
is a family-owned company.
How did you build the
company into what it is today?
The road to success, if you
can call it that, is long and
laborious. It took years to arrive
at the first results. They were
intense years, full of constant
dedication and scrupulous
research, of enthusiasm, and
investments. From the very
beginning, I adhered to some
fundamental principles: the
pursuit of absolute quality,
without ever compromising it. As
my sons took over responsibility
for the company, I found a
new perspective; without this,
I would have probably ended
up selling STEFANO RICCI to one
of the many bidders that have
approached me throughout
the years from abroad. But ours
remains a family business; by
family, I also mean the circle of
collaborators who work alongside
me every day to maintain a
production level of absolute
excellence. Throughout all this, as
a Florentine, the city of Florence
has helped me a lot, especially in
my first years of activity.
Q2. Stefano Ricci is known
for its “sartorial excellence
and perfection”. How do you
design a suit for a man who
has everything?
The STEFANO RICCI man already
has everything; he does not enter
a boutique to purchase just one
suit. He decides on a selection
of clothing to buy for his personal
pleasure, cultivating his culture
towards the concept of products
over the years. He does not enjoy
showing off the value of what
he is wearing. It is for his own
pleasure. He selects his fabrics
with matching color combinations
and accessories. He wants to live
this emotion personally, to receive
appreciation for his look.
Polo De’Marco July 2020