{{short description|Italian luxury menswear company}} {{About|the Italian clothier|the surname|Canali (surname)|the village in Azerbaijan|Canalı}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox company | name = Canali | logo = Canali.svg | caption = | romanized = | former type = | type = | traded_as = | industry = Tailors | genre = <!-- Only used with media and publishing companies --> | fate = | predecessor = | successor = | foundation = Italy 1934 | founder = The Canali family | defunct = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | location_city = Sovico | location_country = Italy | locations = <!-- Number of locations, stores, offices, etc. --> | area_served = Worldwide | key_people = Paolo Canali (Sales & Marketing Director)<br/>Andrea Pompilio (Creative Consultant)<br/>Elisabetta Canali (Global Communication Director) | products = Luxury Men's Clothing | production = | services = | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | assets = | equity = | owner = | num_employees = 1,500 | parent = | divisions = | subsid = | homepage = {{URL|www.canali.com}} | footnotes = | intl = | bodystyle = }}
'''Canali''' is an Italian luxury menswear brand founded in 1934.
==History== Canali was founded in 1934 by the Canali brothers Giovanni, a fabric magnate, and Giacomo, a tailor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Stefano Canali: ‘The suit is not dead. It’s just evolving’|url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/stefano-canali-interview|access-date=2021-03-22|website=British GQ|language=en-GB}}</ref>
In the 1950s, the ownership of Canali passed on to the second generation of the family. In the 1970s, Canali was the first Italian tailor to introduce mechanised cutting machines.<ref name="Italian style">{{cite web|author=Leitch, Luke|date=23 October 2013|title=Road map to success, Italian style|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/mens-style/7766/road-map-to-success-italian-style.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025024132/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/mens-style/7766/road-map-to-success-italian-style.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2013|access-date=13 March 2014|work=The Telegraph}}</ref> In 1980, 50% of its sales were international.<ref name="modae invasion">{{in lang|es}} C. Preja, [https://www.modaes.es/empresa/la-italiana-canali-se-suma-a-la-invasion-de-la-sastreria-en-espana-con-su-primera-tienda-en-madrid.html La italiana Canali se suma a la invasión de la sastrería en España con su primera tienda en Madrid], ''Modaes.es'', 4 November 2013</ref>
In 2007, the company abandoned its family-managed policy.<ref name="indiatimes chord">Moinak Mitra, [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/italian-luxury-brand-canali-strikes-the-indian-chord/articleshow/6816979.cms Italian luxury brand Canali strikes the Indian chord], ''Indiatimes.com'', 27 October 2010</ref>
In 2010, New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera was the spokesmodel for a Canali advertisement campaign, the first time the brand used an athlete for advertising purposes.<ref name="Canali to Use Mariano Rivera in Fall Ads">{{cite web | url=http://www.wwd.com/menswear-news/retail-business/canali-to-use-rivera-in-fall-ads-3220077?src=search_links | title=Canali to Use Mariano Rivera in Fall Ads | publisher=WWD | date=16 August 2010 | access-date=13 March 2014}}</ref><ref>Harvey Araton, [https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/26/sports/baseball/26rivera.html The Understated Elegance of the Yankees’ Rivera], ''Nytimes.com'', 25 April 2010</ref> In 2014, Canali opened its first store in Spain, in Madrid, and signed a franchise deal with the Spanish company Yusty.<ref name="modae invasion"/> In 2015, Canali opened a store in Washington, DC.<ref>Michael Neibauer, [https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2015/01/rejoice-men-who-enjoy-a-finely-tailored-suit.html Rejoice, men who enjoy a finely tailored suit: Canali coming to CityCenterDC], ''Bizjournals.com'', 30 January 2015</ref><ref>[https://www.urbandaddy.com/articles/34346/washington-dc/canali-yes-we-canali-italian-finery-comes-to-downtown Yes, We Canali], ''Urbandaddy.com'', 3 April 2015</ref> In December 2015, Canali opened its online shop.<ref>{{in lang|es}} [https://www.eleconomista.es/evasion/caprichos/noticias/7163457/11/15/La-tienda-online-de-Canali-ya-es-una-realidad.html La tienda online de Canali ya es una realidad], ''Eleconomista.es'', 6 December 2015</ref>
In October 2017, Canali closed the Carate Brianza factory and dismissed its 134 employees.<ref>Sandra Salibian, [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/canali-to-close-factory-dismiss-134-employees-11029447/ Canali to Close a Factory, Dismiss 134 Employees], ''Wwd.com'', 17 October 2017</ref> In November 2017, the company denied rumors it was looking for a buyer.<ref>Sandra Salibian, [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/canali-denies-sale-rumors-11056611/ Canali Denies Sale Rumors], ''Wwd.com'', 25 November 2017</ref> In September 2018, Canali entered the Chinese ecommerce market through a partnership with Secoo.<ref>[https://jingdaily.com/canali-chinese-e-commerce/ Canali Brings Its Italian Designs to Chinese E-commerce], ''Jingdaily.com'', 28 September 2018</ref> Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Canali changed its creative strategy for more "homey", casual designs to fit the work-from-home trend.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://www.esquire.com/style/big-black-book-summer-2024/a60872866/canali-casual-clothing/ Canali Chills Out] ''Esquire'', Nick Sullivan, June 17, 2024</ref>
In 2026, Canali appointed long-time Brunello Cucinelli designer Alessio Lillocci to creative director; his first collection will be spring 2027.<ref name="Luisa">{{cite news |last1=ZARGANI |first1=Luisa |title=Canali Appoints Creative Director |url=https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-designer-luxury/canali-appoints-creative-director-alessio-lillocci-1238946759/ |work=WWD |date=May 8, 2026}}</ref>
==Description== [[File:HK Central IFC mall Canali shop.jpg|thumb|A shop of Canali at IFC Mall, Hong Kong]] thumb|right|300px|Canali shop-in-shop in Mongolia Led by the third generation of the family, Canali employs 1,500 people in seven factories in Italy, where it makes about 250,000 individual pieces of clothing annually.<ref name="Mencyclopaedia: Canali">{{cite web | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/mens-style/6974/canali-is-a-superpower-of-suiting-and-semi-formal-menswear-worn-by-barack-obama.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104163110/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/mens-style/6974/canali-is-a-superpower-of-suiting-and-semi-formal-menswear-worn-by-barack-obama.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=4 November 2013 | title=Mencyclopaedia: Canali | work=The Daily Telegraph | date=21 June 2013 | access-date=13 March 2014 | author=Leitch, Luke}}</ref> In 2012, 87.5% of the total production was exported;<ref name="MFfashion.com">{{cite web | url=http://www.mffashion.com/en/coverstory/2014/05/28/canali-relaunches-at-80-years | title=Canali relaunches at 80 years | publisher=MFfashion | access-date=16 June 2014}}</ref>
Canali has 180 boutique stores including 52 in China,<ref name="indiatimes chord"/> and is also distributed through a network of 1,000 retail stores worldwide.<ref name="forbes innovation">Joseph DeAcetis, [https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephdeacetis/2019/07/17/how-canali-menswear-uses-innovation-to-achieve-aesthetic-perfection-as-consumers-evolve/#1f9d1bb0295e How Canali Menswear Uses Innovation To Achieve Aesthetic Perfection As Consumers Evolve], ''Forbes.com'', 17 June 2019</ref>
Canali provides a ''Su Misura'' service which consists of a tailored-made pieces and personalized artistry to make a piece unique.<ref name="forbes innovation"/>
==In popular culture== Canali suits were worn by Gene Hackman in ''The Firm'', Arnold Schwarzenegger in ''True Lies'', and George Clooney in ''Michael Clayton''.<ref name="indiatimes chord"/>
== See also == *Made in Italy *Kiton *Zegna *Brioni
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * [https://www.canali.com Official website]
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