Pallini

Adriano (1897-1955). Italian tailor. Born in Teramo. He belonged to the Abruzzese school of tailoring. After moving to Milan in the 1930s, he opened his first atelier in Via dell’Orso, specializing in men’s fashion. He made frequent trips to London to source special and unusual fabrics. His style was sober and classic, with characteristic wide lapels. A passionate art collector, he dressed Giorgio De Chirico, Massimo Campigli, Arturo Martini, Piero Marussig, Lucio Fontana, and many others. One of his clients after the war was Giovanni Gronchi, who then went on to become President of the Republic. He also created women’s suits of which Claretta Petacci was a fan.