It began in 1979.
Where craftsmanship meets light
While the world turned faster — a Walkman in Japan, snow in the Sahara — in Southern Italy, Riccardo and Nunzia Sansonne quietly pursued a dream: to create garments of uncompromising quality, shaped by hand, guided by tradition.
A story of ambition and love.
The Sanford shirtmaker legacy begins.
From small collaborations to their own collections, Riccardo and Nunzia shaped each piece with dedication — laying the foundation for something greater: a brand that lives beyond trends.
In 2000, a new chapter.
Where Passion Meets Precision — A Lasting Legacy
With the arrival of their children, Vincenzo and Stefania, the vision expands.
Giannetto Portofino is born — refined by time, renewed with purpose.
Crafted not only to be worn,
but to be remembered.
Craftsmanship is our ritual.
Respect. Authenticity, Individidualy. Our values in every thread
Drawing. Cutting. Stitching. Pressing.
Simple acts, elevated by time into something sacred. These gestures are our language — and each garment, a quiet expression of mastery.
Rotted in Tradition.
Made for today.
We design for the man who lives in motion —
who seeks ease, lightness, and quiet sophistication.
Each piece reflects our belief:
that true style is timeless.
Made in Italy.
Inventiveness, care, wonder — in every detail.
These are the values we carry forward — in every collection, every stitch, every season.
This is Giannetto Portofino.
