Quality & Tradition - Interwoven With Passion
Since 1934 when Luigi Fedeli founded his eponymous brand in Monza, Fedeli hat remained in constant pursuit of artisanal excellence. Quality remains the key to Fedeli's success - from our roots in fine tailoring, to our international role in luxury fashion.
1934
Luigi Fedeli founds his eponymous brand in Monza.
1945
Nino Fedeli enters the company. A season of innovation begins
1948
Production of Fedeli’s first cashmere garments
1972
Luigi Fedeli is awarded the title of Cavalier of the Republic (Merit for Labour)
1979
Luigi Fedeli, third generation in a row, comes on board
2004
Fedeli celebrates its 70th anniversary and gets awarded by AssindustriaMonza e Brinza as example of industrial longevity, technological innovation and product quality
2012
Opening of the first Fedeli concept store in London, Kensington
2014
80 years of Fedeli
2015
Opening of Fedeli’s Swim & Wear Boutique in Saint-Tropez
2016
Niccolò Fedeli, 4th generation in a row, enters the company
2018
Opening of 8 Fedeli boutiques through a partnership with the Park Family (Parco International)
2020
Our growing Giza Organic Cotton collection, which is in accordance with organic agriculture methods, embodies a story of sustainability and is part of our sustainability mindset. Behind this background Fedeli started developing a fully sustainable swimwear collection from 100% recycled polyester.
2021
Fedeli’s HQ and production site become 100% Plastic Free
In the Beginning Was a Hat
Not many years can be deemed annus mirabilis, but 1934 certainly was. Not only did Italy’s football team win the World Cup for the first time, but the country also witnessed the establishment of Fedeli – a soon-to-be timeless brand, crafting beautiful hats for the craving customers of the Twenties. It all took place in the industrious town of Monza, Lombardy. The name of the man behind the venture was Luigi Fedeli.
The Thread of History
WWII had spared Luigi’s company from complete destruction. However, the wind of change had come to stay. As Luigi’s son Nino walked into Fedeli’s production site for the first time, the world was moving at a radically different pace. Customers weren’t chasing after harts anymore. Instead, knitwear grabbed hold of fashion. So, Nino travelled far to master the craft of producing incomparable garments - fine and cosy to perfection. Those were the years of Dolce Vita, and every prominent woman or man would wear Fedeli.
Moving the Past Forward
1979 saw Luigi “Gigi” Fedeli entering the company as third generation in a row. This is when another shift in pace happened. Gigi was now moving the company forward both as expert entrepreneur and outstanding creative. Fedeli’s vision became bold, uncompromising, sustainable. To the day, the brand has been heralded by Gigi’s intuition and first-hand knowledge of the fashion market. Always to cherish tradition and family legacy while moving the past forward. With us. Let the thread continue.
Sustainability is Not a Luxury
From Day One, we committed to sourcing the very finest fibres and raw materials from accountable, certified suppliers. Cherry-picking our yarns to be gentle not only to your skin, but to our planet as well. But today, Time’s Up for Mother Earth. And we want you to join Nature’s cause too.
