Tessuti Blog

Time keeps on ticking, into the future !!!!

Tessuti — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:53:29 +0000

Next Autumn winter see’s the 30th birthday of Stone Island. It’s difficult to imagine that the brand has been around for such a long time. We started selling the brand back in 1991. We were instantly attracted to the badge on the sleeve and the cross over military/urban designs, little has changed, Carlo Rivetti (designer) has taken this brand into the future with fabric technology you would expect to find at NASA. Next season sees a capsule package which includes the ‘Tela Stella’ jacket……. a brief history follows……

One day a special material arrived: a heavy lorry tarpaulin. It was red on one side and blue on the other. What could be done with that? In order to transform it into an item of clothing, it was put into a washing machine with water and pumice stone and washed, for hours, in order to soften its structure, subduing it.

The first prototype had an incredible feel……….

Stone Island ’982 ’983 Tela Stella

As a result, a decision was made to create seven jackets in that unique fabric, known as “Tela Stella”, and to give the collection a name: Stone Island. Stone Island had a marine feel, reminiscent of oilskins that have been corroded by the sea, as well as a military feel, arising from the background of research undertaken up until that time. The name too, evoked the love for the sea and the treatment used to create the garments. The badge – the embroidered fabric label that has distinguished the brand since the first season – held the Compass Rose and was displayed like an insignia on a military garment. It was an immediate success. A star was born

30 years - 30 ways to wear !!

Two new sites – lots of hiccups – be patient

Tessuti — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:31:40 +0000

The UK's number 1 Hugo Boss website........

During the past two weeks our geek squad have been particularly busy with the launch of two new sites. We have updated the Tessuti website to ensure a more pleasurable shopping experience, we’re sure that the once the ‘squad’ sort it out you will enjoy shopping here at Tessuti!! please be patient!! We have also launched a Hugo Boss only site – if you are a Boss only man it’s the place for you. Specialising in all things boss including swimwear, accessories, leather goods and footwear it really is the UK’s only true independent Hugo Boss only website. Please visit
www.simplyboss.co.uk for opening discount codes and giveaways.
Thanks

New Tessuti Site Now Live

yoma — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:14:06 +0000

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the NEW Tessuti Site.

Built to make shopping for all your designer clothes easier and more enjoyable!. Stocking the leading men’s designer clothes including Hugo Boss, Stone Island, Vivienne Westwood, Polo Ralph Lauren, True Religion and much more.

Why not also visit our NEW sister site, Simply Boss. A premier stockists of exclusively Hugo Boss UK clothing, shoes and accessories.

Many Thanks. The Tessuti Team.