ZILLI was established in 1965 through a collaboration between a French family and Italian tailor Teofilo Zilli in Lyon. What began as a passion for fine leather soon evolved into a journey marked by innovation, bold choices, and relentless craftsmanship.

From its origins in a modest Lyon workshop, ZILLI expanded its horizons, embracing new markets, introducing rare materials, and developing refined product lines. It became the first true luxury menswear maison dedicated to preserving a singular vision: an unwavering commitment to quality.

Today, that legacy lives on across ZILLI’s ateliers in Lyon, France, Bergamo, and Pescara, Italy, where tradition and excellence remain at the heart of everything we create.

Since 2022, the brand has been under the ownership of NEGMA Group, with a clear vision to support its international growth and preserve its rich heritage and craftsmanship.

What began as a family-run business has evolved into a globally recognized name, yet ZILLI has never strayed from its roots. In an industry driven by trends, the brand remains grounded in tradition, placing excellence and artisanal savoir-faire at the core of everything it creates.

We continue to craft exceptional garments for exceptional men, those who share our taste for refinement, our pioneering spirit, and our deep respect for legacy.

Born of Franco-Italian heritage, ZILLI is shaped by the passion of the men and women who uphold its meticulous standards every day. A new generation is already stepping in, learning, working, and preparing to write the next chapter of this remarkable story.

ZILLI’s innovations are driven by a shared ambition: to make each garment softer, lighter, more comfortable, and longer lasting. Every technique, skill, and years of know-how are brought together to give leather the fluidity of silk. Dreaming beyond limits, imagining the extraordinary, and pushing boundaries, all to achieve the best, and perhaps even beyond.