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

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 as far