Marcy Tilton Designer Fashion Fabrics
 
Italian fashion has deep roots that stretch back centuries, blending craftsmanship, artistry, and a fierce devotion to aesthetics. During the Renaissance, Italy was a fashion epicenter, with cities like Florence and Venice setting trends in textiles, embroidery, and tailoring.
 
 
In the 20th century, Italy’s fashion industry took a defining turn. While Paris reigned supreme in haute couture, Italian designers began to build their own identity—less formal, more sensual, and rooted in impeccable tailoring. This era birthed what many called “La Dolce Vita” style, immortalized in Fellini’s films and the wardrobes of icons like Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida.
 
 
By the 1970s and ’80s, Italian fashion exploded on the global stage. Milan challenged Paris’ status as the fashion capital of the world. Designers like Giorgio Armani redefined power dressing, while Gianni Versace fused classical art with pop culture. Brands like Gucci, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana shaped a new vision of luxury that was both globally aspirational and distinctly Italian—rich with confidence, craftsmanship, and allure.
 
 
Today’s Italian textiles reflect this rich history, and we have a carefully curated collection of Italian fabrics sourced from some of Italy's top fashion designers and fabrics mills.
 
 
Shown above is Butterick 6995 made with Blythe, a lovely viscose faille.
 
 
Enter code PAESANO for 25% off the Italian Collection through June 21.
 
 
 
 
Click your favorite fabrics below for more views and descriptions.
 
 
 
 
LIGHT ON WATER
 
 
100% Cotton Woven
Max Mara
 
 
DAPPLED CLAY
 
 
Poly/Viscose/Elastine Woven
Max Mara
 
 
WILD THING
 
 
Cotton Basket Weave
Missoni
 
 
MERRY SUNSHINE
 
 
100% Viscose Crepe
Italian Deadstock
 
 
LAKE SUPERIOR
 
 
Linen/Viscose woven
Italian Deadstock
 
 
TANGERINE DREAM
 
 
Viscose/Silk Woven
Italian Deadstock
 
 
GREENSPRINGS
 
 
Linen/Viscose Woven
Italian Deadstock
 
 
IN THE PINK
 
 
Linen/Viscose Woven
Italian Deadstock
 
 
BLYTHE
 
 
100% Viscose Faille
Italian Deadstock
 
 
SHADOWLANDS
 
 
100% Viscose Woven
Italian Deadstock
 
 
Click your favorite fabrics below for more views and descriptions.
 
 
 
 
Enter code PAESANO for 25% off the Italian Collection through June 21.