Cattivo Ragazzo makes apparel for the edgy and the bold. Rejecting sticklers, borders, and limitations, moving to break through existing confines and rules — both in life, and in style. Clothing for those who reject conformity and live on the edge, while never lacking in sophistication and luxury.
Read moreThe Minichiello legacy began in Campo Basso, Italy, where a rich history of tailoring and its tools are woven into the very fabric of the city. In 1954, Paul Minichiello brought an independent, daring attitude and a bold vision to Vancouver and would heel the likes of Jim Pattison, Wayne Gretzky, Eric Clapton, and Jack Poole.
"As designers we are the future of fashion,
so if we start this now, this will become epidemic."
Before Paul Minichiello passed, Dino Minichiello promised his father that he would continue his legacy of excellence, and thus, Cattivo Ragazzo was born. The generational Minichello legacy endures today.
Cattivo Ragazzo goes beyond bespoke, elevating and evolving what it means to create garments that reflect individual personalities. Of course, the suit is the sartorial pinnacle for Cattivo Ragazzo. Capo Famiglia is the highest tier of CR’s suiting — made 100% from hand with no pre-existing patterns and the highest quality fabric on earth. Capo Bastone is made 80% from hand, 20% by precision manufacturing instruments, while Capo boasts a 50/50 balance between man and machine.
“It’s more than menswear… People want to buy clothes that they can wear all the time.”
Keeping in lockstep with the future of fashion, Cattivo Ragazzo will soon allow customers to access the brand via more contemporary pathways, namely streetwear. Graphic t-shirts and hoodies are beginning to hold a higher value than that of Italian leather; upstart streetwear brands and storied luxury brands are becoming closer and closer to one another. CR recognizes that casual ready-to-wear is an essential part of any contemporary luxury label — even if personalized suiting is what the brand is anchored in.