A stitch in time: Cerruti 1881

As the house approaches its 50th birthday, chief creative officer Jason Basmajian reflects on how quality and elegance never go out of style

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Cerruti 1881 was one of the first brands to bridge the gap between formal and informal dress to invent a new way of dressing for men - relaxed casual chic. The company will be 50 next year and while its founder, Nino Cerruti, doesn't own the brand anymore, we still have dialogues from time to time.

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