It was 1945, and while Italy was trying to get back on its feet after World War II, Angelo Litrico, born in 1927 and just turned eighteen, arrived in the Capital in search of what would – unbeknownst to him – make it possible for him to realize his dream. He was originally from Catania, and was the eldest of
twelve children in a family of fishermen. He’d been passionate about the art of tailoring since he was a child, and had learned the rudiments from local Sicilian artisans. One day, as he walked through the streets of Rome, close to Via
Veneto, by strange prophetic coincidence, Angelo came across the Sartoria Marinelli in Via Sicilia. He started working there, and thanks to his passion and talent he soon became one of its most trusted employees, so much so that when Marinelli retired in 1951, Angelo took over the business, marking the beginning of the Sartoria Litrico. He was ingenious and brilliant. In 1955, he made a stunning green tuxedo, and then bought tickets for the Teatro dell’Opera. In the intermission, he lingered in the theater foyer with the legendary and fascinating actor Rossano Brazzi, who noticed his tuxedo. Litrico gave him the address of the tailor, omitting to say that it was he who had made it, and the next day Brazzi and Gassman went to the atelier to be dressed from head to toe. This was the launch pad for his business: from that moment on, all the stars of the Dolce Vita became loyal customers.

In 1957, to make himself known internationally, he wrote a letter to Khrushchev, proposing his creations. Khrushchev responded enthusiastically, giving Litrico
the opportunity to participate in the first men's fashion show in Kiev, at the time part of the Soviet Union. Angelo Litrico had the idea of bringing a gift for Khrushchev - a coat. As he didn't know Khrushchev's size, Litrico made it according to a photo he had seen. The Prime Minister thanked Angelo and repaid him with an expensive camera. Afterwards, the correct measurements were sent. A few months later, in preparation for his trip to the United States, Khrushchev asked Litrico, via the Russian embassy, to prepare a complete wardrobe for his trip to the United States. Part of this collection included the famous shoes! The American journalists, who were used to the poor taste of the Russians, asked Khrushchev who had designed his wardrobe. He replied that it had been made for him an Italian designer named Angelo Litrico. Soon afterward, Angelo found himself in the United States, where he and his work were recognized by the press. The rest is history. Hundreds of newspapers and magazines from all over the world wrote about Angelo in 37 different languages! By 1959 the name Litrico was already famous. His small workshop was filled with both Italian and foreign clients and his walls were covered with portraits and photos often signed by of his famous clients. Litrico was in demand from all parts of the world. Khrushchev then went to the United Nations in October 12th 1960 dressed in Sartoria Litrico's clothes, and made an animated speech, during which he slammed one of Litrico’s shoes on the table. The attention immediately turned to the quality of the garments he was wearing, so much so that the title on the frontpage of the newspapers was: “Italian taylor Litrico cut the iron curtain with his own scissors.” Angelo therefore asked his youngest brothers, including Franco, to come to Rome and help him with the business. When Angelo died, it was Franco who took over the reins. He fully embraced his older brother’s concept, and loved repeating: “Your body is unique and your tailor knows it.” Today the atelier is run by Luca Litrico, Franco’s son, who has been working there since 1981. He carries on the company’s wholesome philosophy, whose watchwords continue to be tradition, innovation, elegance, and Made in Italy. All the garments are rigorously handcrafted and tailored in Italy, using the finest Italian or English fabrics , and – for their inimitable linings – Bemberg or pure silk.
Their success, especially on international markets, is due to the fact that they are re proposing luxury not expensive as a brand, but as a rarity; exclusive suits which are difficult to find. With the invaluable help of his wife Stefania, a designer who graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Luca continues to offer the Sartoria Litrico’s unmistakable elegance. Not just a suit, but a style.

Sartoria Litrico is one of the founder members of the “Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana” (the “National Chamber for Italian Fashion”) and one of the first firms to introduce Italian fashion through promotion and collaboration with different international companies in the garment industry. Litrico not only presented his fashions but he branched out into other business deals, being the first to sign a contract with a Japanese firm. Other contracts followed and the name Litrico became known not just in Europe and in Japan, but also in North and South America, South Africa and Australia.
In recognition of his fine work, the Italian authorities awarded Litrico various accolades, including "Knight 1962", "Knight Officer 1965", "Commander 1968" and "High Officer 1972".

Angelo Litrico died on March 13, 1986, but the business has gone on by his younger brothers Franco and Giusi who since he was young worked with Angelo on all levels. Franco made a successful team, based on tradition and up to date. Also today, after the death of Franco on June 2nd, 2004, the Maison Litrico goes on with it’s business managed by the eldest Franco's son. Luca Litrico, with the heritage of the Haute Couture culture in which he grew up, refined side by side to Franco in the company by the family tradition since the year 1981, has completely assimilated the concept and philosophy of the Sartoria Litrico style and well knows the target of the company, and with a successful mix based on tradition, up to date and elegance today his recognized as the top expression of the tailor made Italian fashion. The Litrico style, which has been created after exhaustive study, attracts people because in it there is something that we recognize. A man wants to feel comfortable in all aspects of his life. His needs can be listed as follows: practicality, elegance, balance between man and his clothes and personality. These elements are always taken into great consideration in the Sartoria Litrico wardrobe. Ideas are transformed into choices of fabric and colors, shapes, structures and details.
In order to reinforce its strategy of brand awareness toward the final Customer, Sartoria Litrico today offers to his VIP Customers the Bespoke Tailoring for Man Home Service Worldwide.