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Experimental distressed knits, genderless, DIY-leaning
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Brand profile
VITELLI
Milan knitwear label using its Doomboh textile, a felted knit made from reclaimed and deadstock yarns, for genderless one-of-a-kind pieces.
MilanOrigin
UnisexFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about VITELLI
Doomboh textile does the talking
A proprietary needle-punched, lightly felted knit made from reclaimed and deadstock yarns, so the marbled surfaces come out slightly different on every piece.
Waste-fed production, not a capsule
Vitelli says it has run on near-total upcycling since 2019, with side experiments in algae-blended yarn and leather-effect knits.
Milan nightlife, cut genderless
Distressed sweaters, scarf vests, jumpsuits and trousers drawing on Italian counterculture, priced high and sold through SSENSE, Slam Jam and Notre.
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Brand facts
Vitelli is a Milan knitwear label founded in 2016 by Mauro Simionato, who leads a collective of Italian artisans alongside co-founder Giulia Bortoli. Its proprietary Doomboh textile is a needle-punched, lightly felted knit made from reclaimed and deadstock yarns, producing marbled, one-off surfaces; the brand reports reaching near-total upcycling from 2019. Output spans distressed sweaters, scarf vests, jumpsuits and trousers cut genderless, with references to Italian nightlife and counterculture. Related experiments include yarn blended with algae and leather-effect knits. Stocked at SSENSE, Slam Jam and Notre.
- Founded
- 2016
- Origin
- Milan, Italy
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear