Our History


The names behind Mandelli

Henry MANDELLI

1900

Henry Mandelli, began the family business in the early 1900s as a leather merchant on the banks of the Adda River.

Henry MANDELLI

1900

Henry Mandelli, began the family business in the early 1900s as a leather merchant on the banks of the Adda River.

PAOLO MANDELLI

1925

His son, Paolo Mandelli, joined his father from 1925 and through his creative and entrepreneurial mind took the company into the world of clothing.

PAOLO MANDELLI

1925

His son, Paolo Mandelli, joined his father from 1925 and through his creative and entrepreneurial mind took the company into the world of clothing.

Paolo & Ermelinda Mandelli

1956

Emme S.p.A. was founded by Paolo and Ermelinda Mandelli, marking a new chapter as the business formalised its commitment to outerwear.

Paolo & Ermelinda Mandelli

1956

Emme S.p.A. was founded by Paolo and Ermelinda Mandelli, marking a new chapter as the business formalised its commitment to outerwear.

OUR COLLABORATORS

WALTER ALBINI

1970

Mandelli began collaborating with leading Italian designers, Walter Albini, a pioneer of ready-to-wear, was among the first.

WALTER ALBINI

1970

Mandelli began collaborating with leading Italian designers, Walter Albini, a pioneer of ready-to-wear, was among the first.

WALTER ALBINI

1970

Mandelli began collaborating with leading Italian designers, Walter Albini, a pioneer of ready-to-wear, was among the first.

BASILE

1978

The Basile partnership shifted Enrico Mandelli Spa to industrial production, pioneering ready-to-wear collections for men and women.

BASILE

1978

The Basile partnership shifted Enrico Mandelli Spa to industrial production, pioneering ready-to-wear collections for men and women.

BASILE

1978

The Basile partnership shifted Enrico Mandelli Spa to industrial production, pioneering ready-to-wear collections for men and women.

EMANUEL UNGARO

1982

The collaboration with French designer Emanuel Ungaro brought new creative perspectives to the brand, deepening its connection with international fashion.

EMANUEL UNGARO

1982

The collaboration with French designer Emanuel Ungaro brought new creative perspectives to the brand, deepening its connection with international fashion.

EMANUEL UNGARO

1982

The collaboration with French designer Emanuel Ungaro brought new creative perspectives to the brand, deepening its connection with international fashion.

Moschino

1984

Franco Moschino became a key creative partner, forming a close friendship with the Mandelli family and working with the brand for over a decade.

Moschino

1984

Franco Moschino became a key creative partner, forming a close friendship with the Mandelli family and working with the brand for over a decade.

Moschino

1984

Franco Moschino became a key creative partner, forming a close friendship with the Mandelli family and working with the brand for over a decade.

DOLCE & GABBANA

1990

Enrico Mandelli Spa obtained a license to produce Dolce & Gabbana leather garments, a 15-year partnership that cemented its leadership in Italy.

DOLCE & GABBANA

1990

Enrico Mandelli Spa obtained a license to produce Dolce & Gabbana leather garments, a 15-year partnership that cemented its leadership in Italy.

DOLCE & GABBANA

1990

Enrico Mandelli Spa obtained a license to produce Dolce & Gabbana leather garments, a 15-year partnership that cemented its leadership in Italy.