We share Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s belief that “Beauty will save the world,” which requires we recognize that there is nothing beautiful about exploitation of one another or the Earth and its resources (practices too common in modern fashion).
Fashion as a pursuit of beauty and expression is a process of connection – connecting us to ourselves (our desires, our creativity, our playfulness and power) and connecting us to one another and the larger world around us. In this way, we integrate interconnectivity and a shared commitment to beauty in our process of design and creation as we partner with international artisans around the world. On one hand, such efforts reflect our commitment to create personalized and unique garments of uncompromised quality and craftmanship (each creation made with unique nuances: specialty buttons, hand-stitch embroidery, custom painted detail, etc.) On the other hand, our partnership with artisans and leading Italian tailors/sartors promotes a shared commitment to beauty and creation that empowers individuals through every step of the Tommaso Cardullo process, reaching its pinnacle in you – as you give these garments life (whether they help empower you in a business meeting, at your cousin’s wedding, or while going to the grocery store).
Purchasing a Tommaso Cardullo garment is not only an investment in yourself, but also an investment in artisanal artistry, in ethical, eco-friendly, and sustainable production practices, and in connection.
The art of garment-making and fashion used to be a deeply personal and connective experience and Tommaso Cardullo seeks to maintain, restore, and reconnect with that beautiful and loving process.