Craftsmanship

Behind every piece are skilled hands, carefully chosen materials and expertise passed down through generations.

A different approach to clothing

At Priam & Lila, we have never sought to make clothes in a hurry.

We prefer to take the time to draw, select materials, study a cut and make garments designed to be worn for many years.

This approach relies above all on the women and men whose expertise keeps alive an artisan tradition that has become increasingly rare.

SHANGHAI

Mr Lin, a tailor for four generations

In Shanghai, we work with Mr Lin, a tailor whose family has practised the trade for four generations.

His workshop is neither a factory nor a showroom. He works from home, in a space devoted entirely to cutting, making and handling cloth.

When you step inside, your eye is immediately drawn to rolls of fabric stacked up to the ceiling. Hundreds of samples, colours, textures and different compositions tell the story of several decades in the trade.

Patterns are carefully kept, tools bear the marks of time, and every garment receives individual attention. Here, tradition is not simply talked about: it is practised every day.

“The finest pieces emerge when inherited expertise meets carefully chosen cloth.”
MATERIALS

The search for the right fabrics

We place as much importance on materials as we do on making.

Most of the fabrics used in our collections are selected by us in Shanghai.

We regularly explore the city's major textile markets in search of wool, cotton, silk and cloth whose quality meets our standards.

Every fabric is examined, handled and compared before being chosen. Its feel, drape, strength and ability to grow more beautiful with time are all essential considerations.

OUR STANDARDS

From Shanghai's markets to leading textile houses

When a project calls for it, we also work with some of the finest weaving houses.

These exceptional fabrics make it possible to create garments and made-to-measure pieces for the most exacting expectations.

We always choose fabrics for their actual qualities, comfort and durability, never for prestige alone.

MADE TO MEASURE

The freedom of made-to-measure

For made-to-measure orders, the possibilities become almost limitless.

We can work with fabrics selected specifically for each project, including cloth from leading international cloth merchants.

These include renowned names such as Zegna, whose fabrics are among the benchmarks of contemporary tailoring.

Each piece is then created individually, according to its owner's wishes, while remaining true to the principles that define Priam & Lila: timeless elegance, quality materials and durability.

What we believe

Beautiful clothes are not the result of speed. They come from patience, expertise and respect for materials. At Priam & Lila, we have chosen to preserve this way of working.