Fontana 1961 was founded in Milano Italy to design and produce apparel and accessories according the These fabrics are used for both scarves and ties.
In 1961, my mother, Anella Tenano Fontana moved to Milan from southern Italy and started a small business of manufacturing ties, bathrobes and silk scarves. Daughter of tailors, in Milan she meets her cousins, my un- cle and aunt who had already settled in a manufacturing business. By the time the production increased greater the satisfaction of custom- ers increased. Today the production comes fr
om the region of Salento, one of the most beautiful areas of our country. The manufacturer, over the years, became mainly oriented to private label but keeping itself the tradition of the craftsmanship. In 2014, myself and my brothers decided to keep our family tradition alive and give the brand a new life. The brand Fontana1961 represents the excellence of the production. Gianni Fontana
The collection Fontana 1961 focuses on the top quality of tailored tie. All made by hand step by step from three folds up to nine folds technique. Even the bowties are all handmade in different shapes to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. The fabrics used come from the best Italian weaving factories from Como and Salento area. Particularly in Salento they are made hand-woven fabrics using ancient wooden looms by artisans with life-time long experiences. The yarns, often mixed, are ranging from silk, linen and cotton to cashmere.
