Attention to detail and commitment to building the best bespoke racing bicycles in the world is central to the Passoni culture. They use only the highest quality alloys, in vacuum welding. To cut the tubes and weld the frame takes a full day, and two full days to sand and polish a frame. Even with this kind of labor-intensive process, these Makers manage to produce 400 bicycles a year and a customer wait time of only 18 months.
Luciano Passoni, founder of the most sought-after titanium framed bicycles in the world, was born and raised in Bernareggio, outside Milan. Bike racing was a favorite pastime of his growing up and rooted deep in his psyche. His inspiration came when he saw a custom-built frame that was very oddly shaped, made by Amelio Riva. Luciano wanted to partner with Amelio but this didn’t work out, so he sent his son Luca to train with Amelio in the design and development of titanium frames. After five years, the first successful Passoni prototype was unveiled at the 1989 EICA show in Milan and 23 years later, Passoni has a global following.
Today, Luciano’s widow Silvia Gravi and banker, biker, business partner Matteo Cassina have taken the handlebars of Passoni, pushing the shop to new heights. We asked Matteo for the ‘Alpine DNA’ in this Milano suburb, he replied simply, “Why do you think we close at 4pm? The guys want to go cycling after work!”
For all bike enthusiasts among you, our recommendation for cycling, style, passion, tips and a good read is definitely the Rouleur magazine and website.
JOURNAL. What you might want to know…
The tailor-made suit is still considered the highest-quality and most individual version of the garment. German men’s tailors work in the awareness of covering a particularly wide range of the demands their profession places on them.
Laurenz Stockner’s artisanal work focuses on the production of driven metal bowls. For that he has been taught classic drawing and the art of goldsmithing.
Makers Bible visited the silversmith in Munich’s Glockenbachviertel. We have made a short film about Klaus Lohmeyer’s jewelry label.
SHOP. Our latest releases….
FINDER. Find your maker…
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Carl Hansen & Søn’s furniture reflects 110 years of craftsmanship. The iconic Wishbone Chair by Wegner is a standout piece, requiring three weeks and over 100 steps to meticulously assemble its 14 parts.
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Carl Hansen & Søn’s furniture reflects 110 years of craftsmanship. The iconic Wishbone Chair by Wegner is a standout piece, requiring three weeks and over 100 steps to meticulously assemble its 14 parts.
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Muuto embraces the Scandinavian design tradition, blending enduring aesthetics, functionality, and craftsmanship. With innovative materials and bold creativity, they provide new perspectives and push the boundaries of Scandinavian design.
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Muuto embraces the Scandinavian design tradition, blending enduring aesthetics, functionality, and craftsmanship. With innovative materials and bold creativity, they provide new perspectives and push the boundaries of Scandinavian design.
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The Hutschn workshop in Berchtesgadener Land crafts durable swings and hammocks made of solid oak planks with elaborately spliced rope. Each step in the process is executed by hand, and values such as quality, longevity, originality, and ecology, are contained in every product.
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The Hutschn workshop in Berchtesgadener Land crafts durable swings and hammocks made of solid oak planks with elaborately spliced rope. Each step in the process is executed by hand, and values such as quality, longevity, originality, and ecology, are contained
The Makers Georg Agostini and Lorenz Sternbach represent a design language that focuses on their alpine roots and furniture that accompanies its owners through their many changing life stages.
The gold awards for the cheese from Hofkäserei Englhorn alone speak for themselves: “International organic cheese award”, “Italy cheese award”, “World cheese award” and a gold medal at the “Cheese Olympics”. Englhorn’s cows are transported between high and low valley’s to the benefit of the environment.
A family business as it is written in the book. In ours. What we find so great about it: Natural raw materials result in natural products, because nothing is added that nature has not provided anyway.
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