A centre of bespoke Italian style in the UAE, Officina Italiana promises to nip and tuck your look to polished perfection – along with every other aspect of your luxury life.
Tucked away in Gate Avenue at DIFC, there’s a little corner of Italy making big waves on the local style scene. Dedicated to bringing that famously polished yet understated lusso to the Middle East, Officina Italiana specialises in what fashion influencers love to call ‘old money’ – fash without the flash, a look that whispers effortless quality, luxury and confidence. Whether at its flagship store or in a private home or office consultation with Officina Italiana’s style consultant, the business is selling panache at a premium – but for those in the know, it’s worth every penny.
“It’s a boutique for classic gentlemen, where we take care of all aspects of luxury, from the suit, to the shirt, to the shoes and accessories to the leather products,” says Davide Trombini, brand ambassador and manager at Officina Italiana. “It’s for very high-profile people who understand the quality of the fabrics, leather and materials. Once we have worked with our customers to decide on fabrics and styling, all our products are tailor-made in Italy with only the very highest quality materials.”
Founded by serial entrepreneur Roshin Abdul Rahman following his years spent studying fashion and marketing in the Italian fashion capital of Milan, Officina Italiana’s materials suppliers include some of the catwalk’s best-known names – with the added dimension of those very fabrics being used for made-to-measure items exclusive to the customer who dreamed them up.
“We work with brands such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Loro Piana and Ariston, Artico in Bologna supplies our leather and exotic skins such as crocodile and python for jackets, and we also produce vicuña coats amongst many other things,” says Davide. “We also work in the world of super-custom-made shoes and Arabic sandals, also with a variety of calfskin and exotic leathers, as well as working in the bag world to produce accessories from alligator skin and other luxurious materials.”
So what can be made from all these sumptuous silks, wools and skins? Handmade suits, from tuxedo to wedding, ensure a perfect fit every time. Bespoke shirts boast all manner of touches and flourishes to make them as unique as their wearer, while every stitch of each custom leather jacket is engineered to create a flattering silhouette that oozes elegance. Then come the accessories – for shoes, traditional fitting, stitching and leathercraft techniques craft a glove-like fit that can’t be replicated any other way. A carefully curated collection of bags and luggage items seals the deal, completing the look and, more importantly, the feel of a fully realised and perfectly personalised ensemble.
But the work doesn’t stop there. Much more than solely crafting fashion statements, Officina Italiana has its eye on any aspect of your life that can benefit from some luxe spit and polish.
“This isn’t a brand that just makes suits, clothes and shirts,” says Davide. “It’s a company that takes luxury the full 360 degrees. We create and supply bespoke furniture for your home, we work on watches with Zannetti, and we also have an assortment of women’s products too, be it handmade suits or customised leather bags and accessories. This is what makes the difference. Officina Italiana means experiencing a service that gives you everything in the luxury world, with no limits. And being part of Officina Italiana is to also be part of our network and the exceptional events that we create.”
A hugely important part of the bespoke process is the in-store experience, and Officina Italiana has that covered too. Muted lighting, masculine décor and a warm Italian welcome give the flagship store a luxe, private gentleman’s club feel that’s as much social hub as it is shopping haven. But at the end of the day, fit and fabric is everything – and with its finely considered selection of brands, meticulous styling, attention to detail and the quality that only world-renowned Italian artisans can provide, Officina Italiana’s approach to la dolce vita is as sweet and tasteful as can be.
