The year was 1945. In the city of Florence, destroyed by the war just ended, Silvano Mchelassi, a youn boy of 16 and last of 4 brothers, entered the world of work. With the ethusiasm and the resourcefulness characteristic of his generation, moved by the spirit typical of the years after war, he began his career in a little florentine tie-workshop, obteining the necessary experience to give life to his own prestigious activty, but also able to open the roads to “Made in Italy” fashion. The name chosen by Silvano for his “brain-child” had to be

a union between tradition and modernity, Florentine parochialism as well as availability to international markets:this is how Florence Style was born. In his small workshop, at a few steps from Piazza San Marco, Silvano, with the precious help of his wife Valentina, and other trusted collaborators, created and developed collections of men's ties and accessories made of pure silk. Together they managed to build a personal clientele, both Italian and foreign, that continuosly enriched itself with new and prestigious names. Florence Style grew year

after year: the main office became larger and was transferred from the center of Florence to a more confortable setting, on the slopes of the Fiesole hills. In the 80's, Massimo, Silvano and Valentina's son, entered into the family business, giving Florence Style its current modern characteristcs – a dynamic and flexible business, opening the doors to new frontiers and objecetives. The whole family awaits you in their new show-room which can be found immersed in the splendid green hills of Chianti Ruffino.