SORBINO

What SORBINO does

Sorbino Uomo S.p.A. is a privately held Italian men's fashion retailer founded in 1959 that designs and sells a comprehensive range of branded menswear, including formal suits, blazers, jackets, knitwear, shirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, jeans, trousers, outerwear, footwear, bags, accessories, and a proprietary fragrance line (Arabian Scent, Arabian Glow, Night Bloom, Silent Dunes, Sahara Noir, Gold). The company targets male consumers across Europe seeking Italian-style clothing at price points spanning approximately €20 for entry-level knit polos to €140+ for premium suits, with mid-range jackets and trousers at €40-100. Unit-level pricing with seasonal promotions drives the one-time retail revenue model.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer omni-channel model. Its digital storefront is hosted on Shopify Inc. and ships to roughly 38 European countries, with broad payment integration including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, Klarna (BNPL), iDEAL, Bancontact, BLIK, MobilePay, Wero, and notably USDC (cryptocurrency). Physical retail stores in Italy are supplemented by a franchising program, and customer retention is supported by an in-store Programma Loyalty (1 point per €1 spent). Logistics are centralized at the Interporto Campano distribution hub in Nola, while the registered office is in Milan.

The supplier base is governed by a Code of Conduct referencing EU-REACH, OEKO-TEX, ZDHC, EN, and ISO 14001 standards. No public revenue, ownership structure, institutional backing, management team, M&A activity, or funding rounds are disclosed. The company has no native app, no public/partner API, and no AI-related product features, integrations, or modalities documented. The Sorbino® brand is a registered trademark.

Name

SORBINO

Legal name

Sorbino Uomo S.P.A.

Website

https://sorbino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sorbino Uomo S.p.A. is a privately held Italian men's fashion retailer founded in 1959 that sells branded clothing, footwear, accessories, and proprietary fragrances via a Shopify-powered e-commerce site shipping to ~38 European countries and physical retail stores in Italy with a franchising program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Fashion Retail

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (4581), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Men’s Apparel Retail (CRAAABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dress & Formal Footwear Retail (CRAAADAC)

Keywords

• Men's fashion
• Italian menswear
• Formal clothing
• Men's accessories
• Fragrances

Headquarters

HQ city

Nola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sorbino generates revenue through the direct sale of men's clothing, accessories, footwear, and fragrances via their e-commerce platform and physical retail stores. Products include formal wear, casual wear, outerwear, knitwear, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, jeans, trousers, shorts, bags, shoes, and perfumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sorbino designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of Italian-style men's clothing including formal wear (suits, blazers), casual wear (t-shirts, jeans, knitwear), outerwear (jackets, bombers), footwear (loafers, Derby shoes), bags, accessories (belts, ties, scarves), and branded fragrances. Products are sold exclusively under the Sorbino label through the company's own e-commerce platform sorbino.com and physical retail stores in Italy, with European shipping and a franchising program for retail expansion.

Product overview

Sorbino is an Italian men's fashion brand operating as a unified private-label clothing retail platform. The core offering consists of menswear clothing (suits, jackets, bombers, overshirts, knitwear, sweatshirts, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, jeans, trousers, shorts, and linen garments) complemented by accessories, bags, shoes, and fragrances. The brand sells exclusively under its own Sorbino label through both e-commerce and physical retail stores, with an in-store loyalty program (Programma Loyalty) enabling customers to earn points on purchases. Fragrances include proprietary lines such as Arabian Scent, Arabian Glow, Night Bloom, Silent Dunes, Sahara Noir, and Gold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abbigliamento (Men's Clothing) Core menswear line including suits, jackets, bombers, overshirts, knitwear, sweatshirts, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, jeans, trousers, shorts, and linen garments sold under the Sorbino label to male consumers across Europe.
• Borse e Accessori (Bags and Accessories) Men's fashion accessories including belts, ties, scarves, and small leather goods from the Sorbino brand.
• Borse e Zaini (Bags and Backpacks) Sorbino-branded bags and backpacks for men.
• Scarpe (Men's Shoes) Men's footwear including loafers, Derby shoes, and other formal and casual shoes under the Sorbino label.
• Sorbino Profumi (Fragrances) Sorbino-branded perfume line including Arabian Scent, Arabian Glow, Night Bloom, Silent Dunes, Sahara Noir, and Gold eau de parfum for male consumers.
• Mocassino in vera pelle (Leather Loafers) Men's genuine leather loafers with sport sole, 100% vera pelle composition, available in Blu/navy and Sabbia colors at €29.90 (reduced from €39.90).
• Polo in maglia basic (Basic Knit Polo Shirt) Basic knitted polo shirt with 3 buttons, regular fit, 100% cotton, available in multiple colors (Blu/navy, Nero, Off white, Salvia, Beige) at €20.00.
• Giubbotto leggero doppia tasca (Lightweight Double Pocket Jacket) Lightweight jacket with shirt collar and side pockets, 100% nylon composition, available in Blu/navy, Fango, and Militare colors at €25.00 (reduced from €49.90).
• Programma Loyalty (In-store Loyalty Program) In-store loyalty program where members earn 1 point per €1 spent, with points redeemable for personalized discounts and offers. Card valid for an annual period ending December 31.
• Sorbino Store Locator Store finder tool that helps customers locate Sorbino physical retail locations across Italy.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Sorbino e-commerce platform is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the online e-commerce infrastructure for selling products. Shopify provides the platform including website hosting, payment processing, and order management capabilities.
• Interporto Campano S.p.A.minorOthersLogistics and distribution partner located in Nola, Italy. Used as the company's distribution center and returns processing address for e-commerce orders.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brooks Brothers: Heritage menswear brand (suits, shirts, casualwear) with own-label DTC e-commerce and physical stores; a comparable vertically integrated own-label model though at a different price tier and US-centric footprint.
• Hugo Boss: Global German menswear and womenswear brand with a much larger DTC, wholesale, and licensing footprint; overlaps with Sorbino on suits, casualwear, and accessories but at a higher price/brand tier.
• Marella / Benetton Group menswear: Italian apparel group with men's casualwear and accessories under own labels, broad European DTC and franchise retail — comparable as a domestic Italian own-brand apparel operator with multi-channel distribution.
• Zara (Inditex): Global fast-fashion incumbent with a sizable men's line, massive DTC e-commerce, and dense European store footprint; competes with Sorbino at the lower end of the mid-market price band.

Direct peers

• Corneliani: Italian menswear brand designing and producing suits, outerwear, and knitwear under its own label — highly comparable on product architecture and Italian heritage positioning.
• Suitsupply: European (Dutch) menswear brand with strong DTC e-commerce, owned retail stores, and own-label suits and casualwear at a similar mid-market price band — directly comparable on channel mix and target customer.
• Pal Zileri: Italian men's fashion house offering suits, formalwear, and casualwear under its own label via DTC and select wholesale — directly comparable in product mix and Italian heritage positioning.
• Massimo Dutti: Inditex-owned menswear and womenswear label with comparable mid-market price points, broad European DTC e-commerce, and physical stores — competes for the same male customer wardrobe occasion.
• Boggi Milano: Italian menswear brand with vertical design/manufacturing, owned DTC e-commerce, physical stores across Europe, and a franchising program — the closest direct analog to Sorbino's model and price band.
• Canali: Long-established Italian menswear manufacturer and retailer with own-brand suits, jackets, and accessories sold globally through DTC and wholesale — comparable in vertical model and tailored-menswear focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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