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I’m Silvia Orefice, founder and lead by designer at Sartoria Orefice in the Como area. I specialize in bespoke tailoring and ready-to-wear menswear, with a deep focus on total look, accessories, and partnerships for shows and events. I also manage the shop, marketing, and supplier relations to create cohesive brand experiences.
Over the years, I’ve collaborated with international clients and suppliers, built strong visual merchandising strategies, and guided marketing and communication for the business. I love turning fabrics and silhouettes into stories that suit each client’s lifestyle.
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
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Work Experience
Owner / Head Tailor at Sartoria Orefice
January 1, 2009 - PresentRetail of bespoke total look and ready-to-wear menswear and accessories; buying formal and casual suits, shirts, sweaters, and accessories; research of suppliers; management of business communication and marketing; development of partnerships for shows, events and special projects; visual merchandising of windows and shop.
Consultant at Various clients (China Company; Swisse; Russia private clients)
January 1, 2015 - PresentResearch input and style for men's formal wear; mood-board creation; development of formal men's accessories collection; supplier research; soft accessories research/development/coordinator; personal shopper for Russian private clients.
Product and Style Coordinator at CANALI, Milano
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008Research, studio, development, production and control of the collection with suppliers; marketing and selling plans in collaboration with selling agents; alignment with final client needs; technical support during selling campaigns and trade fairs.
Seller and Designer at RATTI S.p.A.
December 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Research for style, design, colour, production; development and sale of original designs for soft accessories; hand-painting and CAD techniques; worked with Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Zegna, Olimpo, etc.; fair and client assistance.
Designer at MANTERO INTERSETA
September 1, 1990 - November 30, 1997Designer by hand and CAD ties collection for Ferragamo, Tiffany, Zegna, Ferré, Hugo Boss and other brand; silk fabric accessories.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles at I.T.I.S. Setificio Como
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1988Two-year Diploma in Fashion Design and Merchandising at Scuola Regionale di Stilismo, Milano
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990Master of Classic Drawing at FONDAZIONE A. RATTI, Como
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Qualifications
Master of Classic Drawing
January 11, 2030 - June 5, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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