Vitale Barberis Canonico

The ancestor of modern Australian merino sheep, the Saxon Merino boasts a regal history that goes back to the eighteenth century. It’s a story we love to tell. In 1765, King Charles III of Spain gifted a flock of Merino sheep to his cousin, the Elector of Saxony, to help revive the region’s sheep farming, which had been devastated by the Seven Years’ War. 229 Merino sheep were loaded in Cádiz and sent to Germany. 222 of them safely reached the port of Hamburg and were then marched 600 kilometres to Stolpen, Saxony. In Germany, the Spanish Merinos were crossbred with Saxon sheep to make their fleece thicker and better suited to the harsh climate. This led to a thriving sheep farming industry: by 1802, Saxony had 4 million Saxon Merino sheep, and German wool was recognised as the finest in the world. #VitaleBarberisCanonico #TheSaxonClub

Venerdì 25 ottobre presso l'aula magna dell'ITIS "Q. Sella" di corso Pella a Biella si è tenuta, in collaborazione tra l'azienda e Openjobmetis SpA, una tavola rotonda dedicata all'inclusione della diversity nelle organizzazioni professionali. Ospite principale è stato Daniele Regolo, Diversity&Inclusion Ambassador di Openjobmetis, autore del libro edito da Mondadori "La formula dell'unicità". Il suo racconto biografico e ricco di spunti e aneddoti ha generato un dibattito virtuoso che ha visto la partecipazione di speaker del mondo scolastico, dell'orientamento e del mondo professionale che si sono alternati nel racconto delle proprie esperienze e delle opportunità e sfide che l'inclusione della disabilità in ambito lavorativo richiede. Il pubblico ha poi partecipato con interventi molto sentiti e appassionati che hanno contribuito alla riuscita dell'evento. Sostenere e supportare questi temi è un primo passo che Vitale Barberis Canonico si dà per progettare per sè e per il proprio territorio un futuro più "inclusivo" e sostenibile. Si ringraziano Daniele Regolo, Diversity&Inclusion Ambassador del Gruppo Openjobmetis S.p.A., Stefania Fiori (Openjobmetis S.p.A. - Biella), Simona Polzotto, HR Specialist - Vitale Barberis Canonico S.p.A., LAURA BRESSA, HR Manager - Chiorino S.p.A., Ilaria Botta e Lorenzo Tonella (Servizi del lavoro - Consorzio Filo da Tessere), Enrica Parlamento e Harlyn Guerrini (referente inclusione Istituto Gae Aulenti di Biella, studente e testimonial esperienza PCTO ), Marina Quaglia e Clara Cavagna (Agenzia Piemonte Lavoro – Centro per l’impiego di Biella), ITIS Q.Sella Biella, Cooperativa Raggio Verde e Ca' degli Studi. #VitaleBarberisCanonico

The Saxon Merino breed of sheep originated in the triangle of land between Stolpen, Hohnstein and Lohmen in southern Saxony, in Germany in 1765. The Saxon Merino sheep, which provides such lustrous wool today in southern Australia and Tasmania, has its origins in the "Schäferei", namely the sheep farms in these small, rural communities, which flourished both in terms of agriculture and sheep breeding. Discover the long and fascinating history of the Saxon Merino wool by clicking on the link https://lnkd.in/d-D8ySfC #VitaleBarberisCanonico #FabricTales #TheSaxonClub

On the occasion of the 4th edition of the Sustainability Award, which aims to recognise the value of Italian businesses that have distinguished themselves in sustainability, Vitale Barberis Canonico was included in the Top 100 ESG Excellence and the Top 100 ESG Integrated Finance ranking. Furthermore, it was named among the Top 75 ESG Performances companies which, having participated in various editions, have obtained the most significant increases in the ESG rating. Last, but not least it was included in the Top 75 Innovation for Sustainability companies, whose innovations can have the greatest impact on the sustainability of economic and social development. The Sustainability Award is based on an assessment aimed at reviewing strategy, management and performance with regard to the main environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) topics. For this important recognition, we would like to thank the creator of the award, Kon Group, the promoter ELITE, and the main partner Azimut. In addition, our thanks go to ALTIS Advisory -spin-off of the Università Cattolica,TIRESIA – Research Centre of the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, RepRisk as technical partner and Forbes as media partner. #VitaleBarberisCanonico #SustainabilityAward

Jimmy Young-Whitforde takes us on an exciting journey into the heart of his homeland Australia, the land where the precious Saxon Merino wool originates from. Let’s retrace the route the wool takes, a long, enthralling voyage starting out from excellent farms and crossing oceans to reach Pratrivero, where Vitale Barberis Canonico transforms this unique and extraordinary material into enveloping fabrics. Masterpieces to clothe dreamers from all parts of the world who are curious about the pedigree of their favourite textiles. #VitaleBarberisCanonico #TheSaxonClub

Collectively we would like to thank the young tailors Emily Hayward, Alistair Nimmo, Francis Paley, Nicholas Simon, Molly Anderson who participated in the "Making It" project, in collaboration with Campaign for Wool, to highlighting tailoring as their passion and work. With best wishes for them and for the future of tailoring. Always choosing and working with wool, the best and beloved natural material! Here are some photos of the event and panel discussion held last week in London’s iconic Wellington Arch hosted by Paul Croughton welcoming guests from the tailoring and cloth industry, as well as journalists and influencers. #VitaleBarberisCanonico #ChooseWool #CampaignforWool #WoolMonth #MakingIt

We thank the Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori and its President Gaetano Aloisio for asking us to participate in Stile Sartoriale 2024, the annual congress of the Accademia, held in Rome at the end of September. Our CEO, Alessandro Barberis Canonico, had the opportunity to present the company’s view on sustainability in the textile industry. Moreover, the students of the Accademia’s tailoring school, sponsored by Vitale Barberis Canonico, were in the spotlight with the amazing garments they crafted. We are so proud of them! #VitaleBarberisCanonico #AccademiaNazionaledeiSartori #HandcraftingExcellence

It was such a pleasure to host in our Milan showroom the TSL Gazette's "The Black & White Ball" held during the Milan Fashion Week in September. The event masterly combined elegance and irony, good food, good music and super cool guests! Our thanks for choosing us go to Marco Poli! #VitaleBarberisCanonico #TSLGazette

We are delighted to introduce the five young and talented tailors who have participated in 'Making It', a special project developed in collaboration with Campaign for Wool to celebrate sustainability, craft, style and the art of bespoke. Francis, Alistair, Emily, Molly, and Nicholas crafted beautiful pieces with our Australian Merino wool cloths. Their creations will be displayed in an exclusive event which will be held tonight at Wellington Arch in London. #VitaleBarberisCanonico #ChooseWool #CampaignforWool #WoolMonth #MakingIt

On the occasion of Wool Month, we have collaborated with Campaign for Wool for ‘Making It’, a project following the journey of five tailors and their making of creative and individual bespoke pieces using sustainable Australian Merino wool cloths from our woollen mill. The tailors visited our headquarters in Biella and experienced the state of the art machinery and cloth production before making their selection for their bespoke pieces. Collectively sharing the passion for craftsmanship, bespoke, sustainability and wool. The first film of the series, edited by Campaign for Wool, features Francesco Barberis Canonico, our Communication Director, sharing his vision for the future of tailoring. #VitaleBarberisCanonico #ChooseWool #CampaignforWool #WoolMonth