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Sunday, September 24, 2023
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There
was a time, not long ago, when artisans would begin their
apprentice training at six or seven years old. Mike
Vonella was such a person. At the age of seven, he began
doing
odd jobs in the tailor shop, sweeping floors, running
errands, doing whatever needed doing. Slowly, he was introduced
to
needle and thread. He learned about the subtleties of
fabric, the geometry of the physical
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P11406A - Mike Vonella - Brochure about his company "Vonella Custom
Clothing" and his excellent work.
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body, and
at the age of sixteen, he made his first complete suit. |
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As an adolescent, Mike received further training and refined
his craft in Switzerland. In 1966, he brought his talent
to Windsor,
Ontario,
Canada,
a ten minute ride from Detroit.
After 36 years in Windsor, Mike Vonella is the last Master
Tailor in the region. His suits, sport coats, pants and jackets
are worn by executives and movie stars, by locals, and people
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P11406B
- Mike Vonella - Brochure about his company, "Vonella Custrom
Clothing" and his excellent work.
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away as California
and Las Vegas. Anyone wearing a Mike Vonella branded item
knows that he is wearing
the best quality and material available. |
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The
opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author
and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada. |
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