GallottiItaly is renowned world wide for creating seine of man finest artistic achievements. From the moment the spark of enlightened thinking brought Europe out of the Dark Ages to create the Renaissance, Florence has been the benchmark for creativity and perfection of artistry. The most enduring works of art from this period were composed of marble, metal, oil on canvas, but today s Florentine artisans are famous, for above all, the way they can work fine leather and skins into an expression of modern-day masterpieces.It s not then surprising to find out that one of Italy s most renowned leather companies, Gallotti *****., is located just 20 Km. from the city in a town called Montelupo Fiorentino.Founded in the early 1970 s by brothers Francesco and Orlando Gallotti, master tailors in their own right, the company today is now run by Francesco s son, Giovanni, who oversees all aspect of design, production and collaboration with the top Italian tanneries and fabrics suppliers to develop new finishes and qualities exclusive to G-allotti.The 11, 000+ sq foot. state of-the art factory employs 50 artisan level workers and offers the up-to-date methods for creating Gallotti s extraordinary outerwear pieces, prized by theworld s top 1, 000 stores and their thousands of quality and fashion conscious customers. Every stage of production from design, to choosing the skins, to laying the pattern, to the unique laser cutting, sewing, finishing and shipping is handled with an eye on the future but a heart in history. This deep seated historic pride is hardly able to be avoided as each worker has grown up surrounded by a culture filled with astounding works of art - their ancestors accomplishments.Gallotti, rightfully prides itself on creating fine quality fashion pieces but also as to their relationships with their customers who can expect quick deliveries and special order production from the cache of more than 5, 000 sq. feet of stock skins, ready to be worked during the sales season and delivered in a maximum of three weeks.
