Orazio Luciano

Overview

Orazio Luciano produces suits and jackets following Neapolitan tailoring techniques, including soft construction, spalla camicia shoulders, high armholes, and light, soft fits.¹²³ The brand offers ready-to-wear and made-to-measure garments made from high-quality fabrics, with manufacturing in Naples and expansion into markets like Asia.¹² It positions itself as 'La Vera Sartoria Napoletana,' emphasizing traditional craftsmanship with a modern touch in its collections.¹²

History

Orazio Luciano founded the brand in 1992 after working as a cutter at Kiton, establishing the workshop in San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples.¹ His son Pino Luciano later joined, redesigning the manufacturing process and introducing a ready-to-wear collection.¹ The company expanded to Asia in response to demand for Italian sartorial products during the 1990s.¹

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at the workshop in San Giovanni a Teduccio, southwestern Naples, Italy.¹² The process relies on traditional Neapolitan hand-crafted methods, with updates by Pino Luciano for ready-to-wear production.¹

Notable Products

• Neapolitan Suit - Classic soft-shouldered suit with high armholes and lightweight construction.
• Spalla Camicia Jacket - Jacket featuring shirt-like shoulders typical of Neapolitan style.
• Corduroy Jacket - Made-to-measure jacket in pink corduroy, produced over six months.
• Ready-to-Wear Formal Suit - High-quality fabric suit for elegant wear, praised for fit and material.

Reputation

Enthusiasts praise Orazio Luciano for exceptional material quality, distinctive Neapolitan cut, and softness in ready-to-wear and made-to-measure pieces.⁵⁸ Professionals note strong fit and construction in line with Kiton heritage, ranking it highly among RTW brands.¹⁸ Some reports mention inconsistent sizing and patterns in off-the-rack items, leading to fit issues for certain buyers.⁶