Gammarelli, nestled behind the Pantheon, is the oldest (1787) and most famous shop in a district…read moremaking Roman Catholic clerical clothing. Lorenzo and his cousins Massimiliano and Stefano Paolo are the sixth generation of Gammarellis to run the shop, which has been located on the Via Santa Chiara since 1874, when the cousins' great-grandfather Annibale--grandson of Giovanni Antonio, the first recorded papal Gammarelli tailor--opened its doors. The Gammarelli showroom is a deep rectangle, fitted with glass counters and shelves in a dark, glossy wood. Along one wall are small wooden drawers with labels like "red skull caps" and "braided cinctures." Above the drawers is a row of photographs: Popes dressed by Gammarelli, from Pius IX to Francis. While you may think that they sell only to the clergy, they also sell socks to the public. . For years, Gammarelli have made beautiful silk socks, available in three colors - black for priests, purple for bishops, and red for cardinals. The shop is small but inviting. The staff was most welcoming. It was so nice to see where the garments for the clergy are made.

Beautiful shop, full of history. In awe to visit and buy a few items, including a special hat and…read moresome socks.

Exquisite fabrics and designs! The owners are lovely and talented designers, creating stunning…read morepieces! They ensured I left with the perfect fit tailored to my body! Grateful to have discovered them on my trip! Grazi!!!!

Ms. Coppola came through for me big time when I had a "wardrobe malfunction" and needed some…read moreclothing alternations ASAP. She did the job extremely well, quickly, and at a reasonable price. And she speaks English. She even told me where I could buy sewing supplies if I had to make a repair on my own. While you're there, enjoy great coffee and pastries across the street at Riccardo. http://coffeeinrome.wixsite.com/coffeeinrome/single-post/2016/09/23/RICCARDO-TALIANI-BAR-CAFF%C3%88-VIA-GENOVA-26-28-00184-ROMA

This experience was a great way to start my trip to Rome. Lydia and the team of tailors went beyond…read moremy expectations. I read about the Cooperative she had created and wanted to contribute in the best tangible way I could by supporting the artisans and their craft. The highlight for me was meeting each and every one of them as we shared stories, learned about garment making and visited the multicultural Esquilino market and got to see a side of Rome that perhaps is not on the touristic map. I walked away from Rome with a pair of culottes that were hand sewn by these talented and skilled dressmakers. I highly recommend this workshop that supports the integration of West African Refugee dressmakers living abroad. Bravissimo Lydia and the team!!!!

From the owner: The Sewing Cooperative create opportunities for the work integration and continued training of…read morerefugee artisans and dressmakers in Rome through one of a kind hand made products and made to measure clothing. We also offer an experience where guests/clients can collaborate with refugee tailors to design a unique, made to measure garment and explore Rome's bustling international market.

Tommy Caraceni is acknowledged as one of the finest tailors in the world. I had a bespoke suit…read moremade here and was treated like royalty. The total process takes several weeks, so travel to Paris, Florence, or Venice, while waiting for your next fitting. With much fine handwork, including hand sewn buttonholes, you will enjoy your beautiful garment for decades.