Part 6 - Paul & Shark (Yachting) x
Tuscany born Gian Dini, Father of Paolo (Businessman) and Claudio (Architect), started out as a Chemist, having graduated at The University of Bologna.
He knew nothing of the textile industry until he came across a cult famous knitting mill, known to have a stellar tradition called Maglificio Daco, close to the Art-Nouveau City of Varese.
The mill itself was founded in 1921 (re-opened again in 1957) and is located by a majestic view, overlooking Monte Rosa (Italy's second highest mountain).
The Dini family vastly value the importance of the history/heritage/principles/fables of the mill and the lake induced location, too.
Avid sailing aficionado Paolo Dini had/has razor eyes for research/discovery, especially at sea level, having a furious need to escape the true toils of life.
Strongly combining such ravenous intelligence and a sizzling passion for mystery inspired innovation, this proved to be the absolute gateway for being led to the finding of an 18th-Century Clipper, that Paolo saw on a chance journey to a compact sailmaker's workshop in Maine (where the sea is a religious experience to those who live there).
The very Clipper had the extremely fateful words "Paul & Shark" inscribed on the side of the sail. Destiny encapsulated, therefore becoming the perfect name for the deeply iconic/timeless label, born in 1975.
Gian soon made Paolo an Ambassador of the proud, character infused Paul & Shark clothing company, due to the complete fascination of his unique find and his fanatical/emotional devotion to travelling/fashion, especially internationally, which made for fantastic cooperation/brokering with major companies, such as Balenciaga and Dior.
World Renowned in 458 Cities, Water Repellent products prominently feature (based upon Yachting/The Sea) and are perfect, even for just a heavy outbreak of showers.
Fabrics, construction and care are at the absolute forefront of the supremely luxurious Italian brand.
Their superb ethos is raised upon smart production, using clever technology soused materials, to the finest crafted degree of creativity, quality and class.
Synonymous with the now global phenomenon of the timeless garment's integral appellation are velocity, ferocity, durability, flexibility, adventure, discovery and love.
It's not hard to see why robust football lads and lasses trust in/favour Paul & Shark; regularly turning to their reliable raiments and their classic emblems in general, via all seasons, especially because they look so good.
The Dini family's elegant/romantic spirit is thoroughly kept alive today, by ultra dedicated, third generation member Andrea; the staunch company's stylish President/CEO, constantly striving for exceptional performance and lifestyle excellence.
Always Casual. "Always Paul & Shark". x