The distinctive production of the master tailor Paolo Modolo from Orani, a village in the heart of Barbagia in central Sardinia, stands out for the extraordinary combination of a contemporary touch with a style which is strongly evocative of the tradition and identity of the island. Much-loved by a sophisticated, sensitive and international clientele, he produces and characterises the costume for men traditionally used by the shepherds of the Barbagia region, which is tailor-made with first-class tailoring procedures in every phase, using fabrics which are, at the same time, both resistant and refined, such as velvet, moleskin and orbace (coarse hand-made woollen fabric), thus reinterpreting an exquisite style in a contemporary fashion. Paolo Modolo’s story is marked by significant experiences that determined his personal and professional path. He started his apprenticeship at the early age of eleven, working with the skilled tailors of his village whilst also working as a miner in a talc mine, as was often the case in rural Sardinia. Spurred by great passion and evident talent, in 1962 he set up his own tailor’s workshop, which in time became a key reference point for local fashion thanks to artisanal skill and mastery and unique aesthetics. He currently works with his son Francesco and his nephew Salvatore in the workshop in Corso Garibaldi in Orani, where he is handing down a strongly felt family tradition. He organises important fashion shows and participates in numerous national and international events in the sector, and he has received many prestigious awards over the years.