The Art of Luxury Issue 41 2019 | Page 40

FASHION 100% Made in Italy Mr. Mazzuca chose to name the company ‘The Outlierman’ after reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book ‘Outliers: The Story of Success.’ One of the lines from the book that resonates deeply with Mazzuca is: ‘Who we are cannot be separated from where we are from.’ So, it is no surprise that the story of The Outlierman’s success is an Italian one, and that it draws deeply on that country’s inherent talent for beautiful design and consummate craftsmanship. All Outlierman products proudly carry a ‘100% Handmade in Italy’ label. Only the very best specialists are sought out in different regions of the country for each item. In Naples, famed the world over for its glove-making skills, there are only four people who still know how to create the specific weave required for The Outlierman Bespoke Limited Edition driving gloves. Fashioned in Nappa lambskin and fine South American peccary leather, every glove gives a unique, velvet-like level of comfort. Steeped in centuries of silk manufacturing, Lake Como is pivotal to the creation of The Outlierman collection of cashmere & silk scarves, ties and pocket squares. Finished by hand, stitch-by-stich, their rolled edges are an unmistakable hallmark of quality, and they provide an effortlessly elegant enrichment to any ensemble. 40 The Art of Luxury Issue 41 2019