VITELLINO
At ARI, we are committed to preserving the natural beauty of our skins. Our Vitellino leather, the most premium of all nappa leathers, is made from baby calfskin and is renowned for its softness and compactness. We apply only natural finishes to the leather, maintaining its integrity and celebrating its unique imperfections.
AGNELLO
Our lambskin plongé leather is supple and has a silky texture. A finishing French touch, plongé, provides the leather with incredible softness and allows the skin to age gracefully.
NUBUCK
Our Nubuck leather features a soft, velvety texture. We use premium Vittellino Nappa leather and brush it to achieve suede-like softness while preserving its strength and durability. As a result, the leather develops a rich character with age.
culatta
Our boots are crafted with soft, smooth Culatta leather. It undergoes a hand finishing that enhances its natural appearance. As a result, the leather evolves and gains character with wear. The boot is constructed entirely by hand using Blake Rapid construction, which gives high durability while maintaining a sleek and streamlined look. This is all to ensure comfort from the get-go; the first time you try them on, it will feel like you’ve worn them for years.
COTTON KNIT
Our cotton knit is woven as an 18-gauge cashmere, the finest possible in production. Only the most premium yarn can be used to weave a knit this fine. Our extra-long staple Egyptian cotton is spun by hand in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It has an elegant look and a soft and silky touch. The yarns are dyed prior to fabric creation, ensuring each piece boasts rich, vibrant hues.
COTTON STRETCH
Our cotton stretch fabrics were made with one thing in mind: comfort that endures over time. Woven in Lombardy, Italy, this compact and luminous fabric fits perfectly to the body, with a small percentage of elastane ensuring freedom of movement without any restriction. In addition, a double treatment ensures colors remain vibrant even after numerous washes.
mussola
Mussola cotton is a luxurious fabric characterized by its soft, fluffy texture, making it airy, light, and exceptionally comfortable. Crafted from very fine threads of 100/1 Egyptian cotton —long-staple cotton cultivated in the unique climatic conditions of the Nile delta. Mussola’s smooth touch and breathability are due to its open, non-compact construction and plain weave.
DENIM
Our organic stretch denim is produced in a weaving mill in the province of Padova with over a century of history. Our vendor, deeply connected to this area, is celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, cultivating cotton using only methods of low environmental impact. The presence of a small percentage of elastane in our denim guarantees comfort and ease of movement while sustaining the piece’s shape.
water-resistant cotton
Our 100% water-resistant organic cotton is a product of the Emilio-Romagna region of Italy. The natural fibers are treated with a sustainable resin and then woven into a dense knit. The fabric repels water like treated synthetics but offers the clean matte surface, breathability, and softness of fine cotton.
nolli
Nolli cotton differentiates itself by its unique weaving process. Crafted on a specialized loom, it has the characteristic look of a jersey but the feel of a knit. The result is an ultra-soft fabric that maintains a polished look. A small percentage of elastane ensures freedom of movement while the garment retains its shape over time.
rhapsody
In northern Italy, where the summers are scorching, but dressing sharp remains a priority, Rhapsody cotton was born. A lightweight and comfortable fabric, the plane construction and close-knit weave create a smooth, crisp texture. A small percentage of elastane ensures freedom of movement while the garment retains its shape over time.
bien
Bien cotton is a heavyweight fabric crafted with a diagonal weave, making it flexible and able to follow movement naturally. The brushed finish gives it a velvety-soft feel while enhancing warmth and insulation. A small percentage of elastane ensures freedom of movement while the garment retains its shape over time.
lux
Lux cotton is characterized by its sumptuous appearance and feel. The fabric is produced by the Italian weaving mill Tessilmaglia, family-run in Treviso since 1982. Using rare Egyptian Mako cotton, Tessilmaglia has been able to obtain an Interlock woven knit with the comfort of a sweat material. It takes advantage of the surrounding natural environment, using mountain waters to wash its fabrics. This allows it to forgo chemicals, as the mineral-rich waters of the Piave River act as a natural softener.
il filo di scozia
Il Filo di Scozia is produced using the precious long-staple Egyptian cotton that grows exclusively in the Delta of the Nile River. Its exceptional physical properties allow it to make very fine and comfortable yarns that are also very resistant. The cotton is spun, twisted, and gassed to ensure high quality and strength.
cashmere
Our cashmere is sourced from Todd & Duncan. For over 150 years, Todd & Duncan has developed long-lasting relationships with the Hircus goat breeders of the Gobi Desert. They have perfected their weaving technique to ensure their cashmere pills less than any other. The Hircus goats live in a tumultuous habitat, and their remarkable coat has evolved to withstand the harsh winters and torrid summers. In Italy, artisans take time and care to weave only the finest cashmere fibers into remarkable knits. This has resulted in a yarn with extraordinary lightness, softness, and temperature adjustment, making it perfect for any season.
linen
Lightweight and breathable - linen is a remarkable raw material made from flax fiber. The distinctiveness of our linen lies in an innovative low-temperature treatment our vendor employs during finishing, which gives the fabric a natural elasticity without resorting to the use of synthetic components.
STRETCH WOOL
This Australian Merino wool is renowned for its comfort, breathability and lightweight feel. At ARI we understand the importance of a dynamic lifestyle while still looking sharp. For added stretch, this wool is treated with a special finishing process that enhances the fabric’s natural ability to return to its original shape.
VIRGIN WOOL
Our vendor dedicated years to perfecting the world's most exceptional merino yarn in the quest for a material that's both lightweight and durable yet as silky smooth and comfortably soft as cashmere. This yarn, entirely made of wool, has unprecedented smoothness, luster, and softness. The culmination of this relentless R&D effort led to the creation of the unique virgin merino yarn in 1978, which quickly became celebrated as the finest in the world and earned certification under Woolmark’s quality standards.
cotton cashmere
Cashmere and cotton is woven together on a specialized loom in Lombardy, Italy. A process so meticulous that only the finest fibers can be utilized. Our extra-long staple Egyptian cotton is intertwined with premium cashmere in a double French terry technique to provide warmth and softness.
wool cashmere
The refined workmanship of our Italian artisans created a yarn of virgin wool and cashmere blended together, bringing out the noble qualities of each natural fiber to provide a lightweight and cozy feeling when worn. The yarn has an extremely soft and compact texture.
CASHMERE SILK
The fibers undergo a meticulous selection process to ensure that only the best silk is used in terms of regularity, shine, and cleanliness. This careful selection allows the silk to be combined with the finest cashmere. This weaving process takes place in the Marche region of Italy, resulting in an exclusive yarn with natural insulating abilities.
cotton silk
In a historic weaving mill in the region of Lombardy, Italy, only the finest extra-long staple cotton is spun together with meticulously selected silk fibers. The resulting fabric is smooth and lustrous, not to mention incredibly soft - almost as if the garment is hugging you.
MADRE PERLA BUTTONS
Mother-of-pearl buttons are exquisite pieces, each one uniquely different in shape and hue. Crafted from the inner layer of shells—primarily those of oysters and mussels—these buttons showcase a stunning iridescence that shifts with the light. Their natural resilience and strength ensure they not only add elegance to any garment but also stand the test of time.
RACCAGNI ZIPPERS
Raccagni has been at the forefront of high-end garment hardware since 1983, renowned for its meticulous design and commitment to excellence. Each zipper is crafted from the finest materials, seamlessly blending industrialization with artisanal craftsmanship. The production process emphasizes smooth movement and a superb finish, with teeth polished to a high shine to ensure effortless gliding of the slider.
VIBRAM SOLES
Vibram, based in Varese, Italy, is the world leader in high-performance rubber soles, guaranteeing top quality, grip, and performance. Engineered from high-quality rubber, these soles provide unparalleled traction, ensuring stability and confidence whether you're navigating rocky trails or city streets.
What sets Vibram apart is its distinctive tread design, which offers a perfect blend of grip and flexibility, adapting seamlessly to a variety of surfaces. The innovative construction not only enhances longevity but also provides a lightweight feel, making them an ideal choice for both outdoor enthusiasts and everyday wearers.