Interview of Mauro by Mario’s
Interview of Mauro by Mario’s clothing at 1513 6th Avenue. Find the original blog post here or read below, and make sure to visit their store online at http://marios.com/.
True Italian Taste By lisa on January 16, 2012
As luck would have it our long-time friend and Mario’s patron, Mauro Golmarvi, paid us a visit on Friday. As the proprietor of Assaggio Ristorante (and a veritable Italian), it’s part of Mauro’s job to know quality when he sees it. We snatched this golden opportunity and asked Mauro a few questions about why he chooses to shop at Mario’s. If you’ve yet to meet him you’re in for a real treat— just like the delicious Italian food he is so famous for—he’s warm, welcoming and full of passion.
[THE EDIT] Mauro, what has kept you coming back to Mario’s all these years?
[MAURO] The variety. You always have the latest from all of my favorite designers.
[THE EDIT] Who are your favorite designers?
[MAURO] Cucinelli is what I always wear, for casual, that is. When I get dressed up on Fridays and Saturdays I wear Isaia.
[THE EDIT] In true Italian fashion, of course. How would you describe your personal style, besides Italian excellence?
[MAURO] Comfortable- and you get comfort with quality. Mario’s is about the quality. Once you put something on, it looks like a tailor spent twenty hours on your outfit.
[THE EDIT] You’ve shopped here for quite some time now. How do you feel that Mario’s has evolved your sense of fashion over the years?
[MAURO] I have shopped here for twenty years, and the biggest thing I have learned is that how you dress is a large part of how you represent yourself. When I walk into my restaurant I want to make a statement. Now, when I’m working, women often say to me, “What are you wearing? I want to show my husband.” So, I Send the couple down to Mario’s, and when the shoppers need a nice Italian meal, they send them on down to me.
