Pellicceria Mele

OUR HERITAGE

Tradition, Quality & Prestige since 1880

Five generations at the helm of one of Italy’s oldest fur houses. From Naples since 1880, for a clientele that reaches far beyond Italy.

Historic Trademark, Official Supplier to the Royal House of Bourbon, Historic Centenary Business of the City of Naples

Timeline

1880 — The Italian company Pellicceria Mele was founded by Enrico Mele in 1880 in Naples,…

The Italian company Pellicceria Mele was founded by Enrico Mele in 1880 in Naples, which remains its headquarters to this day. Historically, it is counted among the oldest and most prestigious in the industry in Italy, always defined by a distinctive, original style—entirely crafted by its master artisans.

1907 — The only Italian company in the sector of its time to be invited to…

The only Italian company in the sector of its time to be invited to participate in the Paris International Exhibition of 1907.

1917 — In recognition of his outstanding entrepreneurial vision, the founder was awarded the honour of…

In recognition of his outstanding entrepreneurial vision, the founder was awarded the honour of Grand Knight of the Crown of Italy in 1917.

1952 — Mele is a universally respected brand and a point of reference for clients in…

Mele is a universally respected brand and a point of reference for clients in Italy and around the world.

1961 — The company is entered in the national register of industry, commerce and tourism, in…

The company is entered in the national register of industry, commerce and tourism, in recognition of its distinguished achievements.

1985 — Enrico, together with his brothers Davide and Diego, still leads a company that has…

Enrico, together with his brothers Davide and Diego, still leads a company that has successfully reached the fifth generation. MELE creations are distributed and sold in the most exclusive boutiques across Europe and the world.

2000 — The company further strengthens its prestige with notable certifications—including inclusion among “Historic companies of…

The company further strengthens its prestige with notable certifications—including inclusion among “Historic companies of over a century in Campania”—and takes part in leading international trade fairs in the field, such as MIFUR.

2015 — Giuseppe Mele joins the company—proudly carrying the legacy into the fifth generation.

Giuseppe Mele joins the company—proudly carrying the legacy into the fifth generation.

2020 — A family tradition renewed for more than a century. In 2020 we celebrated 140…

A family tradition renewed for more than a century. In 2020 we celebrated 140 years of uninterrupted activity.

2022 — MELE is officially recognized as a Historical Brand.

MELE is officially recognized as a Historical Brand.

Where the story continues

Since 1880 our atelier on Corso Umberto I in Naples has been home to our furs and to the craft behind them. Around that first address came the Vomero boutique, the summer store in Ischia and the Mele 1880 boutique in Riga, Latvia: different places, the same care in selecting the pelts and tailoring every piece. Come and see us for advice, a fitting, or simply to take a closer look at work we have been carrying on for over a century.

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Where the story continues