Angelo Galasso’s designs are rooted in a blend of southern Italian artisan tradition and a rebellious desire to break the rigid codes of northern Italy’s industrial fashion.He rejected the ‘swan-like,’ overly restrained collars dominating the scene and introduced the bold, structured, high-collar look that redefined power dressing.
This rebellious spirit and profound respect for craftsmanship inspired our three cornerstone collections: the Amalfi, the Roma, and the Milano.
Growing up in Francavilla Fontana, in Puglia, Galasso’s father encouraged him to spend time in local workshops to keep him out of trouble. During those years he shadowed tailors, shirtmakers, and cobblers, absorbing their techniques and discipline. This early exposure shaped his understanding of garment construction and later informed his approach to shirtmaking: refining structure and proportion to enhance the male silhouette and instill a quiet confidence in the wearer.
His upbringing and heritage inspired the Amalfi Shirt. The design captures the effortless sophistication of southern Italy, often described as sprezzatura, an elegance that appears natural and unstudied. To embody this spirit, Angelo selected softer, breathable fabrics that contrast with the shirt’s sharp collar, creating a subtle structure that holds its shape while maintaining a sense of ease.
Rome is where Angelo’s creativity found its voice, mixing the traditional artisan skills he learned as a child with the eccentric spirit of the Roman elite. Inspired by his social circle: the Roman elite, lawyers, and businessmen, Galasso created the now known Roma Shirt. The Roma shirt, with its distinctive open collar, captures a man’s individuality and assured confidence.
In the 1980s, Italian fashion was dominated by the "chilly, restrained chic" of Milan. Galasso found this style too restrictive and "swan-like" for the average man. His own physical discomfort with standard collars (as the collars were too low and didn't frame the face properly) drove his next creation, the Milano Shirt.
The Milano shirt is a direct response to what Galasso admired and rebelled against. Galasso captured Milan’s sharp tailoring, by developing the high, two-button collar (measuring roughly 7cm), to combat what he felt were weak, sagging necklines. Initially the shirt was mocked as "monstrous" or "crazy" by the fashion establishment, however it quickly became his trademark "Interno 8" look that emphasized a more masculine, dominant posture.
“Inside the Design: How Our Amalfi, Roma and Milano Shirt came to be”
Angelo Galasso’s designs are rooted in a blend of southern Italian artisan tradition and a rebellious desire to break the rigid codes of northern Italy’s industrial fashion.He rejected the ‘swan-like,’ overly restrained collars dominating the scene and introduced the bold, structured, high-collar look that redefined power dressing.
This rebellious spirit and profound respect for craftsmanship inspired our three cornerstone collections: the Amalfi, the Roma, and the Milano.
Growing up in Francavilla Fontana, in Puglia, Galasso’s father encouraged him to spend time in local workshops to keep him out of trouble. During those years he shadowed tailors, shirtmakers, and cobblers, absorbing their techniques and discipline. This early exposure shaped his understanding of garment construction and later informed his approach to shirtmaking: refining structure and proportion to enhance the male silhouette and instill a quiet confidence in the wearer.
His upbringing and heritage inspired the Amalfi Shirt. The design captures the effortless sophistication of southern Italy, often described as sprezzatura, an elegance that appears natural and unstudied. To embody this spirit, Angelo selected softer, breathable fabrics that contrast with the shirt’s sharp collar, creating a subtle structure that holds its shape while maintaining a sense of ease.
Rome is where Angelo’s creativity found its voice, mixing the traditional artisan skills he learned as a child with the eccentric spirit of the Roman elite. Inspired by his social circle: the Roman elite, lawyers, and businessmen, Galasso created the now known Roma Shirt. The Roma shirt, with its distinctive open collar, captures a man’s individuality and assured confidence.
In the 1980s, Italian fashion was dominated by the "chilly, restrained chic" of Milan. Galasso found this style too restrictive and "swan-like" for the average man. His own physical discomfort with standard collars (as the collars were too low and didn't frame the face properly) drove his next creation, the Milano Shirt.
The Milano shirt is a direct response to what Galasso admired and rebelled against. Galasso captured Milan’s sharp tailoring, by developing the high, two-button collar (measuring roughly 7cm), to combat what he felt were weak, sagging necklines. Initially the shirt was mocked as "monstrous" or "crazy" by the fashion establishment, however it quickly became his trademark "Interno 8" look that emphasized a more masculine, dominant posture.