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OUR STORY

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Damiano began with the dream to create the perfect t-shirt.

Back in 2022, I was getting every t-shirt I bought altered in some way because none of them fit the way I wanted.  Eventually I figured it would make more sense and be more cost effective if I learned how to alter them myself - which ultimately turned into me learning how to make a t-shirt from start to finish.

Once I got that down, I decided to do the same with hoodies, which is when things really took a turn.  I became obsessed, spending every free second I had working on making the perfect hoodie - the silhouette, the fabric weight, the size of the hood, the drawstrings, the cuffs and waistband...I couldn't stop until I got it right.  And when I did, friends noticed the difference in quality and fit from other hoodies out there, and they all wanted one too.

At some point, I realized that what I was doing had morphed from making hoodies for myself and friends into to something bigger - people still valued quality & they wanted clothing they could rely on to not fall apart, stretch, lose shape, everything that I had been so frustrated with in the past.  They wanted clothing that was made to be worn over and over, that would not just physically last but also would transcend trends.

So, I decided to turn my hobby of making hoodies for friends into a real brand.  And Damiano was born.

Now, a few years later, Damiano still leads with the same mission: to create timeless garments of the highest quality that are built to last a lifetime. 

We've expanded beyond t-shirts and hoodies, but still make only what we are truly excited about and want to wear ourselves.

Inspiration for our garments comes from the counter-cultures we grew up in and still identify with to this day - hardcore music, hip-hop, and tattooing.  We see a common thread between our brand and these communities: an emphasis on quality, individuality, and creating something bigger than ourselves.  We love to feature friends and artists in these cultures through our photos campaigns, interviews, and collaboration collections.

Every single Damiano piece is designed and made with care - built to be worn, lived in, and loved for years to come.  Many of our customers wear their Damiano pieces daily, and we hope you do too.

Thanks for looking.

 

- Tom Damiano

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OUR STORY

Damiano began with the dream to create the perfect t-shirt.

Back in 2022, I was getting every t-shirt I bought altered in some way because none of them fit the way I wanted.  Eventually I figured it would make more sense and be more cost effective if I learned how to alter them myself - which ultimately turned into me learning how to make a t-shirt from start to finish.

Once I got that down, I decided to do the same with hoodies, which is when things really took a turn.  I became obsessed, spending every free second I had working on making the perfect hoodie - the silhouette, the fabric weight, the size of the hood, the drawstrings, the cuffs and waistband...I couldn't stop until I got it right.

When I did finally get it right, friends noticed the difference in quality and fit from other hoodies out there, and they all wanted one too.

At some point, I realized that what I was doing had morphed from making hoodies for myself and friends into to something bigger - people still valued quality & they wanted clothing they could rely on to not fall apart, stretch, lose shape, everything that I had been so frustrated with in the past.  They wanted clothing that was made to be worn over and over, that would not just physically last but also would transcend trends.

So, I decided to turn my hobby of making hoodies for friends into a real brand.  And Damiano was born.

Now, a few years later, Damiano still leads with the same mission: to create timeless garments of the highest quality that are built to last a lifetime. 

We've expanded beyond t-shirts and hoodies, but still make only what we are truly excited about and want to wear ourselves.

Inspiration for our garments comes from the counter-cultures we grew up in and still identify with to this day - hardcore music, hip-hop, and tattooing.  We see a common thread between our brand and these communities: an emphasis on quality, individuality, and creating something bigger than ourselves.  We love to feature friends and artists in these cultures through our photos campaigns, interviews, and collaboration collections.

Every single Damiano piece is designed and made with care - built to be worn, lived in, and loved for years to come.  Many of our customers wear their Damiano pieces daily, and we hope you do too.

Thanks for looking.

 

- Tom Damiano

TOM'S PICKS

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