Meet Our Founder

“My love for menswear started when I was eight years old. My family and I were invited to a relative’s wedding, so my mother had inquired with my aunt about a hand-me-down suit from one of my cousins.

I vividly remember putting on the pants and the shirt, and having my mother tie my tie. As we headed out the door, I threw on the jacket and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. For the first time in my life, I felt like a man. 

As I walked outside, my sister uncharacteristically opened the car door for me, saying “Mr. President.” I laughed, jumped in, and slid over to the passenger side, only to jump out at our destination while repeating her gesture. As ordinary of a moment as it may have seemed to my parents and sister, I became unconsciously infatuated with that feeling. For the first time in my life I realized that what you wear matters.

I learnt two important lessons that day: one, that dressing well can change the way people perceive you; and two, always look the part.

I started Mr. Cavaliere because I wanted to share that feeling. The suits we make today may look very different than the one my cousin graciously donated to me, but I still get that same buzz every time I put one on. I firmly believe our garments can enhance the way you interact with the world. It is something we strive to deliver every time we create a piece of clothing."