SOLARO x Caccioppoli

From Caccioppoli's "Sun Dream 4" (3303) bunch, this fabric is a Super 150's wool and silk weighing 230 grams per meter. It is therefore a fabric as precious as it is lightweight! The Solaro is originally an English fabric with an orange-beige warp and a green weft, which gives it these beautiful reflections! Price category 3.

ABOVE VISSO / LORO PIANA

The "Sopra Visso" bundle is quite unique in the Loro Piana universe. A blend of Italian wool and Merino wool from Australia, this wool fabric is particularly breathable while being visually matte. The color palette is ideal for a summer or wedding suit! Price category 2.

Helios / Loro Piana

The "Helios" bunch from Loro Piana is a new addition for summer 2025. It is a Solaro with an original detail: in addition to the traditional chevron, a check pattern is added, as in this example photo with a blue background and brown checks. It is made of Super 130'S wool. Price category 3.

FOX CITY / FOX BROTHERS

The Fox Brothers Fox City bunch is their offering of wool fabrics, an ideal material for a summer dress suit. Crease-resistant and breathable, it comes in a wide range of colours and weighs 290 grams per metre. Reference FC1: Olive Green. Price category 2.

Blue Hours / MAISON HELLARD

Maison Hellard holds a special place at Ardentes Clipei: it is our only French fabric supplier. Their linen comes from Normandy, the world's leading production region! The Heures Bleues bundle was the first offered by Nathan, the founder, in 2021. Reference Terre d'ombre (1134), its weight is 330 grams per meter. Price category 2.

SEERSUCKER / Solbiati

Solbiati is part of the Loro Piana group and specializes in plant-based fabrics. This seersucker comes from the "Zeffiro" collection and weighs 240 grams per meter. It is one of the lightest materials available! However, it is considered an informal fabric. Reference NS10030. Price category 2

MARE / LORO PIANA

Summer is the perfect time to wear a seersucker suit. This one is made from a very light wool and silk fabric from Loro Piana, which combines lightness and preciousness. The reference in the photo is N772019 and its weight is 180 grams per meter. Price category 2.

Blue Hours / MAISON HELLARD

Maison Hellard holds a special place at Ardentes Clipei: it is our only French fabric supplier. Their linen comes from Normandy, the world's leading production region! The Heures Bleues bundle is the first offered by Nathan, the founder, in 2021. The Deep Blue (1129) reference weighs 330 grams per meter.
Price category 2.

EXPLORER / STANDEVEN

Standeven's Explorer bunch is part of the travel cloths family, which are wool fabrics of varying weights, suitable for a sport jacket or a suit. Their dry and crisp feel is distinctive; they are ideal fabrics for summer wear: breathable and wrinkle-resistant. The reference pictured is 27036, and its weight is 310 grams per meter.
Price category 2.

Twilight / MAISON HELLARD

In the Heures Bleues collection, you will find the Cigare (1136) reference, 100% sanforized Normandy linen. The name perfectly describes the shade, an earthy and warm brown, ideal for summer suits at 330 grams per meter. Price category 2.

SUMMERTIME / LORO PIANA

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Lagan Valley / DUGDALE

The Lagan Valley, stretching from Belfast to Lisburn with the River Lagan at its heart, formed the backbone of Ireland's immense linen industry between the early 18th and early 19th centuries. Only a handful of players remain today, and Dugdale is proud to work with them. The reference used for this suit is LAG033, weighing 340 grams per meter. Price category 2.