L’ ARTISAN – THE MAESTRO
From Apprenticeship to the Master’s Hand
Angelo Fair is not a couturier—he is a Maestro, a master artisan whose vision transcends fashion to become pure artistic expression. Every stitch, every fold, every line of his work is the product of a journey that spans continents, centuries of tradition, and the influence of the great masters. It is this path that allows him to practice Main de Maestro: the creation of garments entirely by the hand of the master, in the spirit of true, unmediated artistry.
A Painter’s Eye – Italy
From a young age, Angelo was drawn to the language of form and color. Raised by his grandmother, a seamstress crafting Parisian-inspired dresses, he grew up surrounded by the beauty of Scherrer, Lacroix, and Ungaro—the latter becoming a defining inspiration. At 20, he left America for Florence, where he studied fashion illustration and fine art, discovering the works of Roberto Capucci. The sculptural, painterly quality of Capucci’s dresses left an indelible mark, shaping Angelo’s understanding of fabric as a medium for expression.
In Florence, he apprenticed at the Museo del Tessuto, immersing himself in textiles, their textures, colors, and historical techniques. This deep exploration of material became the foundation for his mastery of draping—understanding how cloth can sculpt, flow, and move with the body. Angelo then trained with a former designer for Enrico Coveri and Byblos, merging old-world craftsmanship with a fearless sense of experimentation.
A Sculptor’s Hand – New York & London
Returning to New York, Angelo refined his technical skills at FIT, studying fashion and tailoring. He worked with luxury houses and in the atelier of an haute couture master, building the precision and rigor that would define his future work.
In London, he trained as a bespoke tailor, immersing
himself in the traditions of Savile Row. Under the guidance of master
tailors, he learned to strike patterns, perfect fit, and execute
hand-finished couture techniques. This period instilled in him the
discipline, patience, and technical exactitude that enable the Maestro
to transform raw fabric into living sculpture.
Paris, the heart of couture, became the final crucible for Angelo’s mastery. At L’Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, he trained as a couture draper and modelista, studying the principles of Gres, Vionnet, and other legendary masters. Working with miniature mannequins, he learned to sculpt fabric, translating the language of three-dimensional form into wearable art. Visits to the Palais Royal to study Balmain, Balenciaga, and Cardin further deepened his understanding of the balance between technical precision and aesthetic genius.
The Philosophy of the Maestro
Inspired by the vision of Ungaro, the structural ingenuity of Balenciaga, the sculptural poetry of Capucci, and the fluidity of Vionnet, Angelo Fair synthesizes these influences into a singular philosophy: Main de Maestro. Here, couture evolves beyond its traditional definition. It is no longer simply luxury or fashion—it is a direct, intimate act of creation, where the ha
nd of the Maestro transforms fabric into living art.
In 2021, Angelo Fair Main de Maestro was born. Every collection is the culmination of decades of study, apprenticeship, and practice—an evolution of couture where tradition meets innovation, and where the masters of the past are honored through a contemporary lens of artistic freedom.