Antonio Ansaldi is a Boston-based specialty retail company that designs and markets custom leather and contemporary urban apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. Antonio Ansaldi was created by M. Antonio Ennis and Roseanna Ansaldi in 1996 as a brand that specialized in customized leather apparel. The duo collectively combined their 20 years of experience in the fashion industry to design a clothing line that creatively infused the savior-faire of the streets, luxury of high-end leather, and comfort of casual apparel. The company has evolved from a custom leather house into a brand whose collection is available through their very own flagship as well as various retail outlets, www.antonioansaldi.com the "new look" internet retail store, and catalog direct mail order. Antonio Ansaldi has a clientele list which includes various entertainers and professional athletes. The company has captured worldwide attention with it's exposure in several hip-hop and fashion publications, its product placement on national television, music videos, and concert tours, and it's affiliation with major motion picture companies Paramount and Warner Bros. Antonio Ansaldi has gained a world-wide customer base that increased the demand for casual wear as well as signature leather collections.Antonio Ennis (a.k.a. Twice Thou), of African-American/Hispanic descent, began as a successful hip-hop artist with the internationally known rap groups RSO and Made Men, respectively, but now as a solo artist and business owner he has a new outlook and focus for success. His extended industry knowledge and keen eye for whats hot on the streets serves as the inspiration for his innovative designs. With over 15 years experience in fashion, Antonio has taken Antonio Ansaldi from solely specializing in custom leather apparel to a flagship collection which includes jeans, shirts, hoodies, jackets, and accessories. His creativity, combined with his undaunting perseverance, helps sustain Antonio Ansaldi Inc.Roseanna Ansaldi, of Sicilian-American descent, is the former owner of R.A. Designs- a leather apparel company that she founded in 1985. Over the years, R.A. Designs handled such accounts as: Saks Fifth Avenue, FAO Schwartz, Spiegel and Nordstroms. Ms. Ansaldi's fashion savvy contributes to her expert craftsmanship, which has subsequently placed Antonio Ansaldi, Inc. on a respected plateau in the world of high-end custom leather. Her knowledge of leather and expertise in fashion design has made Antonio Ansaldi a major pioneer of leather design. Rosanna Ansaldi also brings her valuable experience in the field of licensing as a former licensee of the NFL, NHL, and Major League Baseball properties.Antonio Ansaldi strives to be the leaders of leather and urban apparel design by fearlessly exploring new frontiers that other designers are reluctant to touch. Unlike other retail companies, Antonio Ansaldi's one of a kind custom creations allow their customers to have flexibility in specific details and tailoring with the design. This allows the customer to discover their personal style that Antonio Ansaldi has dubbed "Fashionknowlogy" Antonio Ansaldi continually develops compelling new designs that have generated a world-wide customer base making it a clothing company that has the potential to grow exponentially into the future.
