Mr. Giuseppe Gatti started his small business in in Italy in 1947 by breeding silk worms in his attic and selling the cocoons to local silk mills. Today, the company produces luxury high-end socks, focusing on the highest standards of manufacturing for efficiency and quality. True to the family roots, Marcoliani has chosen to stay small and keep all its production in Italy instead of moving offshore. Its commitment to archival research helps the firm strike a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.