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Scuola del Cuoio: A Florentine Family Affair of Quality, Craftsmanship, and Tradition
🇮🇹 After being guided by my good friend Tommaso Melani, the owner and CEO of Stefano Bemer and Sartoria Vestrucci, on a walking tour of Florence, we come to visit his family's original leather workshop, the Scuola del Cuoio in Santa Croce.
Founded in 1950 by Tommaso's grandfather, Marcello Gori, Scuola del Cuoio was originally a charity organization training orphans in the art of leather making as a way to earn a living in the aftermath of World War II. Nearly seventy-five years later, the company has bloomed into not only a charity foundation but a thriving business of artisans and craftspeople creating beautiful custom leather pieces for customers visiting from all over the world.
What makes the model of Scuola del Cuoio unique is that it is not a chain production, but rather each product is made by hand from start to finish by an individual artist. This not only preserves the integrity of the craft itself but also gives the craftspeople and students of the school the tools to expand their skills and be fully independent artistisans.
In this episode, Tommaso introduces me to family and business partners Beatrice and Filippo Gori who take me through one of the best kept secrets of Florence.
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🎬Scuola del Cuoio: A Florentine Family Affair of Quality, Craftsmanship, and Tradition
00:00 Introduction
03:38 School background & mission
07:53 Beatrice Gori introduction & more school history
08:50 What makes Italian custom craftsmanship distinct
09:42 Overview of customization offerings
15:01 Artisans at work
16:35 Not a chain production
18:03 Photo album project
20:05 Discussing product branding
20:40 Monogramming
21:44 Moving to the leather workshop
22:27 Filippo Gori introduction
23:26 Bespoke experience at the school
28:08 Inside the leather warehouse
30:36 Artisans work continued
31:39 Preserving the tradition of the Scuola
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Komentáře

  • @domi7171
    @domi7171 Před 7 minutami

    The way your crew Kirby film”s is like I’m standing next to you. That is what is the quality of a youtube cameramen let”s say. I don’t know, the production…, it is great work, everyone can see.

  • @Sometungsten
    @Sometungsten Před 27 minutami

    Well done. Thanks again for time well spent!

  • @shooter0404
    @shooter0404 Před 40 minutami

    suyamba is fine

  • @mauriciolopesdeassis9364
    @mauriciolopesdeassis9364 Před 44 minutami

    she is beautiful.

  • @rob7819
    @rob7819 Před 49 minutami

    Great video Kirby.The constant background music is distracting

  • @cakeseeker2889
    @cakeseeker2889 Před 55 minutami

    that's a lot of chairs!

  • @CaptainMouse-pg9ze
    @CaptainMouse-pg9ze Před hodinou

    Great video. Interesting contrast in style, however. Kirby’s seems rigid and formal, out of place and time almost. Would love to see him add some Italian flair.

  • @user-xs9cm3ch3s
    @user-xs9cm3ch3s Před hodinou

    Кірбі і Томмасо, ви, звичайно, стильні і харизматичні джентельмени. Але, думаю, буде справедливо присвятити значну частину компліментів саме Беатріс. Іншого від Флоренції я і не очікував!!! Беатріс і Філіппо виглядають, як справжні зірки серіалу. Атмосфера Флоренції не тяжить минулим і не тривожить майбутнім. Вона занурює в саме теперішнє, в бажання жити,любити,творити , радіти життю саме тут і зараз. Не даремно Томмасо так любить своє рідне місто, так пишається ним. Вочевидь,флорентійці вміють жити. Їм відомий смак життя. Дякую,пане Еллісон, що запросили нас в цю чарівну подорож,що так досконально передали цю життєдайну атмосферу!!!🌝🌚🌝

  • @KofiDaeshaun1020
    @KofiDaeshaun1020 Před hodinou

    the good stuff

  • @fasteddierules8130
    @fasteddierules8130 Před hodinou

    Big take away message from this... "he IS fussy!" So glad we cleared that up 😂. Seriously fascinating and relaxing video.

  • @applejuice9468
    @applejuice9468 Před hodinou

    Cashmere is a sub-optimal material for overcoats which are designed to fight cold and the weather

  • @Boot_Ma9net
    @Boot_Ma9net Před 2 hodinami

    Are you inhaling?

  • @toddd7444
    @toddd7444 Před 2 hodinami

    The Two Best Shave Brushes on the Market today? The Simpson King Charles III Coronation Chubby 3 Fiber brush with a special handle has Softer Hair. Is a real Brush Monster, reasonably priced for its size?. The Trafalgar's T-3 has a little Harder hair. It's 29mm? Buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' It's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price . 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later. Your mileage may vary? ?, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush Stand 8, Modestly Priced for its size. Rinse Brush in Cold Water and let dry. I have used it going on 6 Years now' with know Hair Loss. Derby black it's the same price as the green Blades?. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year

  • @nickbartman3250
    @nickbartman3250 Před 2 hodinami

    I wish to post a thousand thumbs up for all Allison videos, but I’m only allowed one. Shame. Nick..

  • @BrunoFalconi
    @BrunoFalconi Před 2 hodinami

    What an incredible experience 💯

  • @lmessay-jh6xz
    @lmessay-jh6xz Před 2 hodinami

    Watched the intro on the last video, had to watch it again here because it's a true spectacle of cinematography. Best wishes kirby. Side note : i think it's time to grow out the ol beard abit . A short neat beard would suit u well. Also , really looking forward to seeing the final reveal of the bespoke suits you've commissioned. ❤

  • @PhazonKing
    @PhazonKing Před 3 hodinami

    WAY too much talking for ASMR. Dislike for sure.

  • @SumTingWong1482
    @SumTingWong1482 Před 3 hodinami

    All this “ellagaunt” silliness, it’s just 2 dudes burning some leaf. 🙄

  • @MultiBegbeg
    @MultiBegbeg Před 3 hodinami

    belle video !!

  • @cmac7384
    @cmac7384 Před 4 hodinami

    Your video team is amazing! Great work.

  • @TheWarCorrespondent79
    @TheWarCorrespondent79 Před 4 hodinami

    It is a privilege that we get to view these videos for free. Thank you Mr. Allison for your exceptional work!

  • @roskes
    @roskes Před 4 hodinami

    ❤❤❤

  • @williamfahey6066
    @williamfahey6066 Před 4 hodinami

    Fantastic video. I love Italian People. Jeff❤

  • @velvetthunder8853
    @velvetthunder8853 Před 4 hodinami

    What a beautiful introduction

  • @xx05jurtos
    @xx05jurtos Před 4 hodinami

    Eddie’s tie knot may be the largest tie knot I have every seen 🤣

  • @nuriaarfa-zanganeh630
    @nuriaarfa-zanganeh630 Před 5 hodinami

    Cuba was Spain until 1898, so obviously an important architectural firm would have this fact in mind when building the hotel. Spain brought Agriculture to América (and horses and the wheel) Before that (year 1500) tobacco was not cultivated. The first tobacco leaves were brought to the European continent in 1510 by Hernández de Oviedo, the Spanish governor of the island of Santo Domingo. The very first tobacco factory though, was settled by another Spaniard: Bernat Rencurell. One of the oldest tobacco factories in Cuba was founded in 1845, by the Spanish Jaime Partagás. He learned the business from another Spaniard: Juan Conill. Currently the company belongs to the public organization "Habanos, SA". Partagás ended up shot dead (talk about mafia) but his name has become synonymous of world renowned cigars. Cuba has the best soil, climate and the most skilled tobacco rollers ("torcedores") to produce cigars. Dear Mr. Allison: your videos are "increíbles" but I am afraid that you got so excited being in La Havana, that you forgot to take your hat off! 🙂

  • @nightscarens
    @nightscarens Před 5 hodinami

    I love your videos and with these two gentlemen included. It is pure sweet music for my ears, listening to you well-spoken men with class and amazing things to share with us.

  • @1CUB4UCME
    @1CUB4UCME Před 5 hodinami

    Slave master 9000s

  • @sweatalot
    @sweatalot Před 5 hodinami

    A This was a very fair presentation. The gaziano looked the best. If there is not stitching around the heal, how are they attached?

  • @user-ot1lj9dn8b
    @user-ot1lj9dn8b Před 5 hodinami

    Hello men of culture.

  • @headgroundsman1650
    @headgroundsman1650 Před 6 hodinami

    a delight

  • @joshrogan3489
    @joshrogan3489 Před 6 hodinami

    I haven't noticed it so vividly for a while Kirby but in my view, wearing a hat indoors isn't very attractive

    • @joshrogan3489
      @joshrogan3489 Před 5 hodinami

      Apologies - i can now see that you've taken it off 23 minutes in

    • @monochromebluess
      @monochromebluess Před 5 hodinami

      Thankfully someone at last told Kirby to take his hat off. Perhaps he thought he was still in Cuba.

  • @darkskyleather
    @darkskyleather Před 6 hodinami

    Would love to see you visit the Rocado Tannery in Italy some day! I use their Shell Corodovan, and it’s absolutely phenomenal.

  • @eggplantrenew6804
    @eggplantrenew6804 Před 6 hodinami

    Kirby another awesome Video!

  • @real_fjcalabrese
    @real_fjcalabrese Před 6 hodinami

    I used the hell out of Lincoln when I was in the army back in the late '80s it was so much better than Kiwi. Meltonian went to crap after it was bought by Kiwi's parent company.

  • @goldfels.
    @goldfels. Před 7 hodinami

    Very fascinating, a pleasure to watch! Looking forward to the next episodes.

  • @JimDuggan-tq2lv
    @JimDuggan-tq2lv Před 7 hodinami

    The lady had Kirby down when she pulled out the hand crafted cigar case, right up Kirbys alley as we say in ol Blighty!

    • @CaptainMouse-pg9ze
      @CaptainMouse-pg9ze Před hodinou

      You might need to look at your use of punctuation, standards are important. “Kirby’s”

  • @dominictran8495
    @dominictran8495 Před 7 hodinami

    Florence is great. I shall return

  • @BIX-18827DCM
    @BIX-18827DCM Před 7 hodinami

    WOW.

  • @williamm3503
    @williamm3503 Před 7 hodinami

    How many times can a guys say “you know”

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 Před 5 hodinami

      Happens a lot even in UK. Lack of language skills

  • @TeisteBrito-hr5fn
    @TeisteBrito-hr5fn Před 8 hodinami

    Firenze is simply magical.Thank you for another superb video y viva La Italia !

  • @veerachow
    @veerachow Před 8 hodinami

    Hidden Gem 💎👍

  • @R0iY
    @R0iY Před 8 hodinami

    Already loving this series!

  • @alantinoalantonio
    @alantinoalantonio Před 8 hodinami

    Superb, old boy. Thank you for taking us into the world of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition. 🥂

  • @MrCakers
    @MrCakers Před 8 hodinami

    I was fortunate to visit this establishment in 2023 and came back with a well crafted cigar tube.

  • @connorbowman1804
    @connorbowman1804 Před 9 hodinami

    Always enjoy your videos. Keep it up!

  • @bernie129locksmith
    @bernie129locksmith Před 9 hodinami

    I wonder what the cost of the finished pair of shoes is ?

  • @thecrowfliescrooked
    @thecrowfliescrooked Před 10 hodinami

    Whats happened to John?

  • @Rachaelshaw7
    @Rachaelshaw7 Před 10 hodinami

    Oh that salesman, I know it's a New York thing but the amount of times he interrupted Kirby I just could not finish the video

  • @heithheithinson2495
    @heithheithinson2495 Před 11 hodinami

    1:00 1:30 I didn’t know you had all that Suyamba