Stefano Ricci was born in Florence and he learned early on to never sacrifice quality for quantity. He is dedicated to producing the highest quality men's fashion in the world today. Because he knows that his clothes are specifically designed for men of means, this allows him to use only the highest quality fabrics. He personally designs and colors all of his cloths.
As a designer, Stefano Ricci has brought innovation after innovation to men's fashion. Several decades ago his came up with the Florentine shoulder, which is designed to give a more natural shape to suits. For patterned clothes, he has demonstrated an affinity for the dart less jacket, which he believes results in a neater, more seamless presentation.