The Clotheshound

Clotheshounds like to know more about the philosophy, construction and future plans as they relate to their favorite designer labels. Recently we had a discussion with the folks at BUGATCHI UOMO and have summarized it in a Q&A format.

Q: What are the roots of your company and where are your HQ?
A: BUGATCHI UOMO was established in the early 1980’s in Montreal, Canada, and quickly expanded to the US market with points of sale in all the major chain stores across the county . Within a decade, BUGATCHI UOMO moved its operations across the border, relocating first in New York , then in Florida. Our headquarters are located in Boca Raton, Fl with a corporate showroom in New York City.

Q: What Is the fashion philosophy of BUGATCHI UOMO?
A: BUGATCHI UOMO is about cool and classic elegance in any occasion. Our mission is to design clothing that is trendy and affordable using the finest fabrics with special attention to detail and fabrication. In both our Men’s and Women’s collections, detail is strong , yet sophisticated to add the perfect touch of elegance.

Q: What is the relationship between the Men’s Golf Collection and the Men’s Sportwear Collection? How are these different?
A: Unique design and color are the main threads linking both collections. Patterns that allow our customer to stand out in a crowd but is always appropriate in any occasion. Bugatchi Golf can be either “ golf with the boss… or golf with the boys “ while our Sportswear Collection offers a style that is confident by not boastful and reflects a man in control of his own personal style.

Q: What is unique or noteworthy about the fabrics, construction and style of BUGATCHI UOMO’s offerings?
A: We use the finest European fabrics: poplins, yarn dyes, jacquards, prints and embroideries. Cotton sateen and soft cotton blends are the primary fabrics, but we also offer seasonal qualities such as linens, and sandwashed, textured microfibers. The emphasis is always on the quality and softness of the handfeel. Our golf and resort collection also offers 70’s 2 ply triple mercerized cotton which is the ultimate in comfort and performance, as well as intricate European intarsia and jacquard patternwork.

Q: Can you describe the typical Bugatchi Uomo customer?
A: BUGATCHI UOMO style is all about being comfortable in your own skin. The Bugatchi Uomo customer is fashion savvy and wants to be noticed without being obvious.

Q: What can we expect from BUGATCHI UOMO in 2010?
A: Bigger, stronger, broader… a true view of the Bugatchi lifestyle in all classifications plus new product categories – outerwear, swimwear, hosiery, leather goods – while strengthening our consistent style point of view and the best price-value relationship in the fashion industry.