Giuseppe Rapisarda Bespoke Tailoring in Lugano
Since 2013, the atelier at Corso Elvezia 17, in the center of Lugano, has been Giuseppe Rapisarda's European base: a 4th-generation tailor with nearly 50 years of experience. From here, Giuseppe serves a clientele of professionals, entrepreneurs, and international figures seeking authentic Italian bespoke tailoring without leaving Switzerland. Custom-made, bespoke and formal wear, with a home delivery service available throughout Ticino.
Bespoke suits
in Lugano
A bespoke suit by Giuseppe Rapisarda begins with a consultation, not a catalogue. We begin with a style consultation (body type, lifestyle, occasions for wear) and proceed to the choice of fabric selection from collections of Loro Piana, Ermenegildo Zegna, Piacenza Cashmere, Cerruti 1881 and other selected Italian manufacturers. The result is a garment designed for you in every aspect: cut, proportions, construction details.
Authentic Italian bespoke tailoring, in Lugano
Bespoke is the pinnacle of the craft: a suit that simply does not exist before it's commissioned. No standard patterns, no mass-produced bases. Giuseppe Rapisarda creates the pattern from scratch based on your measurements, cuts the fabric from a single roll, and sews the suit entirely by hand over more than 40 hours of work. In Lugano, he brings this centuries-old tradition (four generations of Sicilian tailoring) with the convenience of an atelier in the city centre.
in-home tailoring service in ticino
Lugano is his base, but Giuseppe Rapisarda travels to his clients wherever they may be: private residences, offices, professional studios. The in-home tailoring service brings the full atelier experience to your own environment: style consultation, fabric presentation, measurements, fittings and delivery of the finished suit. Always with the same quality and attention to detail. The service covers the whole of Ticino, neighbouring cantons and, on request, Zurich and other Swiss cities too. For those managing commitments across multiple locations, the flexibility is absolute.
The atelier on Corso Elvezia
Since 2013, the atelier at Corso Elvezia 17 has been the operational hub for Rapisarda Tailoring in Europe. Located in the heart of Lugano, just a few minutes from the lakeside, this is where Giuseppe meets clients by appointment for consultations, suit fittings and presentations of new fabric collections. A private setting, designed to dedicate all the necessary time to each client. Inside, you'll find comprehensive samples from partner manufacturers, accessories, linings and a space for fittings in complete comfort.
visit the atelier or book an appointment
The atelier is located in the center of Lugano, a few minutes' walk from the SBB station and the lakeside. Visits are by appointment only: please contact us to arrange your meeting with Giuseppe Rapisarda.
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