ABOUT

 

 

PAOLO RAGAZZINI
FORTY YEARS OF FASHION WOVEN WITH CREATIVITY AND TECHNIQUE.
FROM VERSACE AND COSTUME NATIONAL TO THE KNITWEAR
THAT BEARS MY NAME, I HAVE TRANSFORMED CREATIVITY AND TECHNIQUE INTO OVER 3 MILLION GARMENTS PRODUCED.
EXCLUSIVE YARNS, TAILORING QUALITY, AND A SINGLE GOAL: CREATING MEN’S KNITWEAR THAT MAKES A STATEMENT.

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Born and raised in Forlì, my journey in the fashion world began in the early 1980s, when creativity became the guiding thread of every project. From my first collaborations with iconic brands such as Romeo Gigli, Gianni Versace, Casadei, Giuseppe Zanotti Design, and Furla, I learned how to turn an idea into a unique garment, refined in every detail.

Over the years, I explored every facet of fashion: accessories, footwear, apparel, and since 1992, knitwear—my true passion.

I developed men’s and women’s collections, overseeing the entire process: from prototypes to production. More than 3 million garments bear my signature.

In 2005 I embraced a smart and flexible approach, working through outsourcing with my companies RAGAZZINI PAOLO SRL and YELLOW SRL, leading up to the creation of the knitwear factory YELLOW TEXTILE LTD in Nanjing—a bridge between Italian know-how and international precision. Here we combine Italian yarns and cutting-edge technology (Stoll, Shima Seiki) to produce knitwear of the highest quality at competitive prices.

Throughout my career I have collaborated with prestigious names such as Daniele Alessandrini, Costume National, Mauro Grifoni, Jeordies, Malagrida, Department 5, Peek & Cloppenburg, as well as international groups like Max Mara, Staff International, Zara, and Paul Smith.

Since 2023, with my brand PAOLO RAGAZZINI, I have been bringing to market men’s knitwear crafted exclusively from the finest yarns and, when required, with bespoke creations developed ad hoc. Because every sweater is not just a garment: it is the result of passion, research, and more than forty years of experience.