Visiting Italy's Silk Center: Inside Como - Holliday & Brown Factory
In mid-January, the Oakroom team went to lie in In Como, a major silk town in northern Italy, we visited the factory of the new brand Holliday & Brown.
Como, the gem of northern Italy, is not only a paradise where poets and aristocrats linger, but also one of the birthplaces of top-notch textile craftsmanship. The silk industry here has a long history and has been renowned for its superior quality since the 16th century, supplying the finest fabrics to luxury brands around the world.
As we journey into this land where inspiration and tradition intertwine, we truly understand why textiles produced by Como are the most exquisite choice in a gentleman's wardrobe.
This paradise in northern Italy lacks the hustle and bustle of tourists in winter, adding a touch of tranquility and mystery. The lake is as deep as ink, and the snow on the distant Alps sparkles in the morning light, showing its elegance and charm in a unique way.
Holliday & Brown: The perfect fusion of British spirit and Italian craftsmanship
As one of the world's top tie brands, Holliday & Brown has strong British roots, but is manufactured in Como to ensure the highest quality silk and dyeing techniques. Founded in 1926, it was once a favorite of gentlemen on Savile Row in London and is still a symbol of taste for men today.
The factory in winter is filled with a quiet and focused atmosphere. The craftsmen here skillfully turn over the printed silk pieces to ensure the perfect color and pattern. Spend.
Holliday & Brown's extensive archive consists of 118 leather-bound volumes containing thousands of original fabric samples dating back to 1925, covering a century of history and cataloguing endless creations in chronological order.
Every inch of Holliday & Brown's ties are meticulously printed and dyed, reflecting the rich Italian silk tradition.
The brand's iconic patterns - classic paisley, retro geometric totems, elegant stripes and dot patterns - are all precious designs from the brand's archives, and are presented on every tie after a contemporary interpretation.
Inkjet Printing, a technology used to make silk products, has gradually become an innovative and flexible printing technology in recent years.
This method is centered on digital production and can maintain high resolution and rich color levels while presenting extremely complex patterns, which is particularly suitable for modern needs for details and variability.
Professional digital printing machines use ultra-fine nozzles to transfer dyes directly onto the silk surface with extremely high resolution.
To ensure that the dye penetrates into the silk fibers and stabilizes the color, the fabric needs to go through a steam-fixing and large-scale machine washing process to make the color more saturated and non-fading.
Finally, the silk is ironed and trimmed to make the printed details more three-dimensional and ensure the texture and durability of the finished product.
Every process in the workshop demonstrates the ultimate demand for details. From the cutting of silk and the selection of lining to the final hand-sewing and ironing, every Holliday & Brown tie goes through layers of scrutiny to ensure perfect drape and durable quality.
This is why this brand is still admired by gentlemen all over the world. It is not just a tie, but a persistence in craftsmanship and aesthetics.