The 32 Best Italian Clothing Brands to Have on Your Radar in 2023

• Located In: Varese
• What we recommend from them: Knitwear
• Product Range: Apparel, accessories, lifestyle
• Price Range: $500 - $1,000

Founded in 1953, Missoni is one of the Godfather's of Italian fashion, becoming known for their dedication to knitwear products. In the decades since, however, Missoni has expanded beyond their initial designs and creations to become a full-fledged clothing brand that offers apparel, lifestyle products, and accessories for men, women, and kids. They even have home products if that's something of interest as well! One of our favorite brands for sure.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Streetwear
• Product Range: Apparel, bags, accessories, shoes, and more
• Price Range: $300 - $700

Palm Angels is just the embodiment of cool. If you've ever worn any of their clothing, then you're already aware of the fact that it instantly takes you from 0 to 100 real quick. If you weren't the hottest kid on the block before, well, you are now. Get you some Palm Angels. Stat!

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear clothing
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear clothes, accessories, shoes, sunglasses, handbags
• Price Range: $1,000 - $3,000

Prada's roots date back to 1913 in Milan when the brand was founded by Mario Prada. Fast forward over a century later, and Prada remains one of the biggest and most powerful fashion houses in the world housing everything from ready-to-wear clothing that can be often be spotted in their elaborate shows and presentations from the year/season before, all the way to handbags if that's a fashion interest of yours. We also have to give major props to their eyewear and fragrance game. Prada scents are sensational.

• Located In: Trebaseleghe
• What we recommend from them: Outerwear
• Product Range: Outerwear, ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $1,000 - $2,000

Alright boom. Next up we've got Moncler. What started as a down jacket boutique in 1952 has now progressed a brand that offers just about everything you can think of in the street and outerwear realm. Their standout, however, remains what they first got in the game for—their jackets, which continues to be the standard and gets more technical and edgy with each passing year. We're huge fans of Moncler over here.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Streetwear
• Product Range: Apparel, bags, shoes, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $1,000 - $6,000

Moschino, Moschino, Moschino, where would we be without Moschino? Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the brand has had its impact and influence in just about every category from hip hop to goth culture. What has always separated Moschino from the pack is their bold, funky, unique designs, which only continued to grow under the leadership of Jeremy Scott. Scott exited after ten years with the company in March 2023, and as of this writing we're not sure who will be next to take over. Guess we'll find out when you guys do.

• Located In: Florence
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear
• Product Range: Outerwear, ready-to-wear, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $1,000 - $3,000

Gucci and it's legendary impact on fashion would take a completely separate article to write about, so we'll spare you a retelling of what you already know. What we will say is, that over 100 years into their existence, the brand continues to reinvent themselves over and over again without ever leaving the elements that defines them as...Gucci. And it's marvelous.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Bohemian style clothes
• Product Range: Apparel, outerwear, accessories, bags, sunglasses, and more
• Price Range: $700 - $2,500

You know Marni, you love Marni, and it's all because of their creative take on fashion (their latest collaboration with No Vacancy Inn is one of many examples). Founded by Consuelo Castiglioni in 1994, Marni is a relatively younger brand compared to others included on this list, but we've seen them evolve through the latter half of the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. The 2020s have been all about making a statement as well, with the brand only continuing to push well beyond expectations.

• Located In: Rome
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear clothing
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, accessories, and must-haves
• Price Range: $1,000 - $3,000

Same deal with Valentino—a long standing brand that doesn't need an introduction that you're already well aware of. Valentino is...Valentino. What more can you about a brand that has been a mastermind in ready-to-wear fashion and accessories for decades upon decades? There's not much more we can say that hasn't been said in the last fifty years or so. Like we just said, Valentino is...Valentino.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Luxury
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, accessories, and shoes
• Price Range: $1,000 - $5,000

If looking for the finest clothing made from cashmere or marino wool, then Loro Piana is tried, true, and tested. Loro Piana is a brand that has been able to strike a perfect balance between formal/upscale clothing and streetwear, with their pieces being considered generational. A Loro Piana piece from 2008 still holds up in 2023, and that's one of the most important factors in investment fashion pickups where you could be spending quite a bit of money—how much wear you can get out your buy, and how many years it can last.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, accessories, perfume, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $1,000

Easy, breezy, beautiful Armani. Home of the minimalist look and style. While there are some brands like to play around with patterns, colors, etc., Armani is a brand that keeps simple and to the basics, which is something that has and continues to work. We also like the fact that while Armani is a top fashion house, the prices of their clothing is still on the affordable side. You can easily find a nice blazer, shirt, etc, for around $300 to $400, and the certainly easier on the bank account then spending thousands of dollars in one go.

• Located In: Rome
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, apparel, shoes, leather goods, and more
• Price Range: $1,000 - $2,000

Founded in 1925, Fendi has been in action now for almost a full century, and has been a part of the LVMH family since 2001. While we've become accustomed to the Fendi logo that dominates some their clothing and handbags (you know Fendi when you see it), the brand has began to drift away from that over the past years with more solid colored minimalist items to establish a good balance between subtle and standout.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Luxury, ready-to-wear
• Product Range: Clothing, accessories, jewelry, beachwear, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $2,000

It's the House of Versace everyone. Since its establishment in 1978 by Gianni Versace, the fashion house has become synonymous with bright colors and their iconic logo. While has been traditionally known for their luxurious formal and evening wear styles, streetwear themes have been growing presence in their catalog in recent years as well. Everybody needs at least one Versace piece in their lifetimes, trust us when we say it's worth every penny spent.

• Located In: Ravarino
• What we recommend from them: Luxury sportswear
• Product Range: Knitwear, bags, fleece wear, coats, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $1,000

Unique clothing with an innovative approach is what Stone Island has become known for, as the brand refuses to be boxed into classification labels. According to the Stone Island crew, the company is neither luxury, fashion, or streetwear, but rather a blend of all three—multiple cultures all in one if you will. And they do it beautifully.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Minimalist fashion
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $150 - $500

Sunnei is fun playful brand that encapsulates the beauty of life, adventure, and romance with their various collections. These days we see fewer broad releases from the brand, which in turn has resulted in higher demand. You know they say—less is sometimes more, and Sunnei is certainly proof of that notion.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Streetwear
• Product Range: Jeans, apparel, shoes, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $1,000

Diesel started off as a very small clothing brand, and now they are, ya know, kind of big deal. Now deemed as global lifestyle and streetwear company, Diesel's products bring the edge—perfect if you're somebody heavily into urban punk/goth scene. We also heavily rock with their jeans—there's nothing like a pair of jeans from Diesel.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Luxury menswear
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, sneakers, suits, and more
• Price Range: $1,000 - $2,500

ZEGNA is one of those brands that you just get lost in while browsing because you don't even know where to begin. Their suits are incredible, but so are their basic staples (shirts, trousers, accessories). A purchase from ZEGNA does involve a hefty price tag, but this another brand we consider along the lines of an investment that can last you a very long time. The pieces are that timeless.

• Located In: Naples
• What we recommend from them: Luxury menswear
• Product Range: Outerwear, apparel, shoes, blazers, and more
• Price Range: $400 - $700

Founded 1932, Rubinacci is the place to go for your luxury menswear needs—specifically when it comes to upscale and formal wear. The tailoring is super crisp and on point, the quality of their clothes are superb and versatile, and those are just a few of the things we like about the brand. Check them out if you haven't already.

• Located In: Sovico
• What we recommend from them: Luxury clothing
• Product Range: Suits, knitwear, polos, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $2,000

Speaking of places that make rather spiffy suit, we bring you Canali. In addition to their high quality suits which are crafted and tailored to perfection, the brand is also known for their knitwear and polos. It doesn't stop there, Canali also has their own sneaker and accessories line to accompany their many clothing offerings. We're big fans of Canali as well.

• Located In: London
• What we recommend from them: Casual clothes with an emphasis on Linen
• Product Range: Tops, bottoms, accessories, and more
• Price Range: $100 - $400

While Luca Faloni is headquartered in London, they are an Italian brand and their clothing is made in Italy. Elevated basics are what you can find at Luca Faloni with the brand housing shirts, chinos, t-shirts, jumpers, and more. The quality is phenomenal, and their prices aren't too steep. A great to purchase from.

• Located In: Corciano
• What we recommend from them: Luxury fashion
• Product Range: Jackets, pants, boots, hats and more
• Price Range: $1,500 - $2,000

Brunello Cucinelli is a brand that prides themselves on two major components—minimalism fashion and their craftsmanship. Bruno Cucinelli has one of the most extensive craftsmanship processes out there, using manual skills based on the Greek concept of Technè (which means art or skill). The brand's selection of materials along with the combination of manual work along with tech, results in the highest of quality when it comes to their products.

• Located In: Gambara
• What we recommend from them: Outerwear
• Product Range: Outerwear, suits, blazers, jackets, and more
• Price Range: $600 - $1,500

With next-level garments and tailoring, we're not lying when we say Boglioli is one of the best places to cop a suit from. And if suits aren't what you are looking for, then the brand also has you covered with a range of outerwear, knitwear, trousers, and more. The balance of casual and formal is to be commended.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Sportswear
• Product Range: Jackets, vests, shirts, pants, and more
• Price Range: $200 - $300

With legendary designer Massimo Osti already being deemed as “Godfather of sportswear," what followed was the creation of Chester Perry brand aka o C.P. Company in 1978. An iconic designer nicknamed “Godfather of sportswear" obviously knows what they are doing in the sportswear realm, and that has been ever present within C.P. Company's offerings through the decades—which just get better and better.

• Located In: Onè di Fonte
• What we recommend from them: Footwear
• Product Range: Boots, sneakers, hiking boots, sandals
• Price Range: $350 - $450

Let's take a second to talk footwear. Diemme's dominance in footwear, particularly with their hiking boot selection, is unmatched. The attention to detail along with the overall craftsmanship and quality is what makes a Diemme shoe unlike any other. Instantly recognizable as well for any fashion enthusiast.

• Located In: Monteroni di Lecce
• What we recommend from them: Hiking boots
• Product Range: Hiking boots, mules, sandals, boots, and more
• Price Range: $300 - $350

While we're on the topic of shoes, Fracap has been providing beautiful shoes since 1908. With each shoe being given the handcrafted treatment and being authentically made in Italy, their catalog is one that is very impressive and loaded with literally dozens of incredible shoes. You'll certainly find something up your alley.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Footwear
• Product Range: Jackets, pants, boots, hats and more
• Price Range: $200 - $400

Not only does Velasca offer a blend between footwear and clothing, their prices are more than on the obtainable side if you are the hunt for luxury without spending thousands of dollars in one go. The average cost of a Velasca shoe is around $250, with the clothing ranging between $250 and $400. Very durable as well.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear
• Product Range: Ready-to-wear, swimwear, outerwear, and more
• Price Range: $150 - $500

Created in 1969 by Alberto Aspesi, luxury Italian wear at the center of ASPESI, where you can find an assortment of outerwear alongside t-shirts, polos, knitwear, gilets, and more, showing just how much the brand has progressed from the simple leopard print shirt that started their line. From a shirt to a full catalog—not too shabby.

• Located In: Spinetta Marengo
• What we recommend from them: Hats
• Product Range: Straw hats, felt hats, fedoras, and more
• Price Range: $250 - $1,000

Nothing makes a statement quite like a hat, and dare we say hats are making a comeback? Borsalino has in the business of making hats since 1857, and you can a range of hats on their website including different types of straw hats, panama hats, felt hats, and fedoras. They even have ball caps! Keep Borsalino in mind if looking to add some hats to your wardrobe.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Suits
• Product Range: Apparel, clothing, accessories, shoes, and more
• Price Range: $1,000 - $5,000

Colors, patterns, patterns, and colors. That's the theme of any and everything ETRO, who continues to challenge the notion of "traditional" or "standard." That is what makes ETRO the brand they are, which is an iconic one full of life and liveliness.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Ready-to-wear
• Product Range: Coats, jackets, overshirts, and more
• Price Range: $200 - $1200

Known for crafting daily essentials since 1993, Barena is a small family-owned company that has been creating timeless pieces for thirty years. Minimalism is the name of their game, which is one they played quite well over the years to become among the elites.

• Located In: Mantua
• What we recommend from them: Suits
• Product Range: Suits, trousers, shirts, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $2,000

What did Future say again? Dress it up and make a real for me? If you have an upcoming event that requires to get a little bit dressed up, look no further than Corneliani—one of the top Italian fashion houses. They'll have you looking photoshoot fresh in no time.

• Located In: Milan
• What we recommend from them: Luxury clothing
• Product Range: Clothing, accessories, handkerchiefs and more
• Price Range: $100 - $600

Sometimes the basics is all that's needed for your daily wardrobe, and Massimo Alba is another brand that gives you the basics delivered with the utmost and quality. You could go with a pair of trousers, or do something different and cop a handkerchief. It's all up to you, just know, Massimo Alba doesn't disappoint.

• Located In: Naples
• What we recommend from them: Suits
• Product Range: Suits, outerwear, trousers, and more
• Price Range: $500 - $1500

And finally Luigi Borrelli—the place serving Neapolitan sartorial elegance since 1957. You can truly find it all here.