Alfred Angelo Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Alfred Angelo’s story began in Philadelphia in the mid-1930s, when Edythe Piccione designed dresses and Alfred Angelo built the manufacturing and business side of their bridal company. This polo shirt brings that family-run fashion history into everyday wear, recalling a name known for wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and occasion attire. From its early beginnings to its sudden store closures in 2017, Alfred Angelo remains a point of interest for collectors exploring bridal style and the changing fortunes of American apparel businesses.
Alfred Angelo Bridal was an American wedding-gown manufacturer and retailer founded by Alfred Angelo and his wife, Edythe Piccione, in Philadelphia in the mid-1930s. Edythe designed dresses, while Alfred focused on manufacturing and business development. The company sold bridal and formal attire through its own stores and partner stores, and later operated from its headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. Its range included bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, dresses for mothers of the bride and flower girls, prom and special-occasion dresses, and wedding accessories. In the 1980s, the founders’ children began managing the business. Collections and labels included Alfred Angelo, Sapphire, Modern Vintage, and Disney Fairy Tale. The company appeared on a 2013 episode of Undercover Boss. On July 13, 2017, it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation and immediately closed all its stores. Court administration continued the following year, with $20 million in claims from store customers; much inventory was lost to warehouse and shippers’ liens. In 2019, reported liabilities were $78 million, while a warehouse sale raised $245,000. The intellectual property of its labels was later bought by an online retailer based in Shanghai.
Alfred Angelo’s story began in Philadelphia in the mid-1930s, when Edythe Piccione designed dresses and Alfred Angelo built the manufacturing and business side of their bridal company. This polo shirt brings that family-run fashion history into everyday wear, recalling a name known for wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and occasion attire. From its early beginnings to its sudden store closures in 2017, Alfred Angelo remains a point of interest for collectors exploring bridal style and the changing fortunes of American apparel businesses.
Alfred Angelo Bridal was an American wedding-gown manufacturer and retailer founded by Alfred Angelo and his wife, Edythe Piccione, in Philadelphia in the mid-1930s. Edythe designed dresses, while Alfred focused on manufacturing and business development. The company sold bridal and formal attire through its own stores and partner stores, and later operated from its headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. Its range included bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, dresses for mothers of the bride and flower girls, prom and special-occasion dresses, and wedding accessories. In the 1980s, the founders’ children began managing the business. Collections and labels included Alfred Angelo, Sapphire, Modern Vintage, and Disney Fairy Tale. The company appeared on a 2013 episode of Undercover Boss. On July 13, 2017, it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation and immediately closed all its stores. Court administration continued the following year, with $20 million in claims from store customers; much inventory was lost to warehouse and shippers’ liens. In 2019, reported liabilities were $78 million, while a warehouse sale raised $245,000. The intellectual property of its labels was later bought by an online retailer based in Shanghai.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
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