Gammarelli

Gammarelli (full name Ditta Annibale Gammarelli) is the official tailor of the pope. The shop opened in 1798 and is located in Rome.

History

Gammarelli was created in 1798^[1] and has tailored for the popes since then. It has been run by the same family for 6 generations.^[2]

The shop was created by

Pius XII (1939-1958) is the only pope who selected a different tailor during his papacy.^[5]

In 2000, the shop was included in the list of historic shops of Rome.[4]

In 2016, the 6th generation of Gammarellis took over the leadership of the shop.^[6]

Activities

Gammarelli makes zucchettos and galeros (the wide-brimmed, tasseled hat that used to be worn by cardinals and other high-ranking prelates). Gammarelli also sells world-famous red socks. The sign on the front of the shop says Sartoria Per Ecclesiastici (clerical outfitters).^[7]

The staff is composed of a dozen workers (2003).^[2]

The tradition of bestowing a galero to the cardinal when he entered the

requiem mass held a month after their death, the galero is raised to the roof of their cathedral, there to stay until it falls or deteriorates. In addition to popes and cardinals, it serves many archbishops, bishops, monsignors, and other prelates and priests.^[8]