Italian shirt comparison
Bagutta Milano x Boglioli x Canali
The comparison
Bagutta Milano: a shirt maker that gets overlooked for no good reason. They have been making shirts for men and women since the 70s, and feature everything that makes a good shirt. Construction details like the rotated shoulder, a laterally sewn bottom button hole, thick mother of pearl buttons, and a stitch density that is on par with the best brands that charge 3x or more for their shirts.
Boglioli: The Italian lifestyle brand built its reputation on soft tailoring. In 2013, Wise Sgr fund took a 70% stake in Boglioli, and later, the brand was also acquired by PHI Industrial Acquisitions. The founders moved on and started the brand The Gigi.
Canali: A pillar of the Italian menswear landscape. Still family-owned and operated, Canali is arguably best known for its suits. It offers a “total look” that includes casual wear, small leather goods, accessories, and shoes.
Fabric
Bagutta Milano: 100% linen
Boglioli: 100% cotton
Canali: 100% cotton
Sewing
Bagutta Milano: single needle, fully machine stitched
Boglioli: single needle, fully machine stitched
Canali: single needle, fully machine stitched
Country of origin
Bagutta Milano: Italy
Boglioli: Italy
Canali: Italy
Price
Bagutta Milano: €179
Boglioli: €320
Canali: €220
Shop
Canali shirts - many are on sale
Side gussets
Bagutta opted for a custom trim piece while Boglioli cut a piece of the shirting fabric for its side gussets. Canali, surprisingly, lacks any and all reinforcement in this area.
Cuffs
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