History | Dan Roma

In the heart of Rome between Via Veneto and Spagna Square Dario Mandatori – known as Dan- has been making shirts for over 40 years.
Nobody knows the art of making shirts like Dario Mandatori. Its tradition is connected with the knowledge about the school of Roman shirt manufacturers where it originates. There is not only a creative design which gives the garments style and strong personality, but the cut is carried out with mastery which can bring out the elegance in men and women.
Dario Mandatori, known by everyone as Dan, was born in Rome and he has inherited his family's profession: his mother worked as a tailor in Sorella Fontana and his grandfather was a well know ecclesiastic tailor.

He learned handcrafting skills like understanding tailoring and refining the design in his family.
It was the first part of the 70's when Rome was still fascinated by the Fellinian “dolce vita”, when Dan opened his first boutique.
It was located in the area next to via Veneto where international stars met when they came to Rome, from Richard Burton, to Elisabeth Taylor, who were followed by paparazzi.

After very few years Dan was well known and appreciated in show business. They also have received many International recognitions.
Dan, who worked passionately personally created the models, designed the invaluable fabric, made them exclusive and tailored the shirts.

Dan Roma has been recognized for over 40 years as one of the Roman excellences
DAN has received many prizes and recognitions:

International prize for Tourism and Arte
Michelangelo's David
“Le Fontane di Roma”
“Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana” by the President of the Italian Republic.

In his pursuit for excellence, Dan works with a staff of experts and his children Barbara and Gianmarco: sharing their father's enthusiasm like their father they work with him to continue the family tradition and give clients tailored shirts, unique superb colored fabrics with an unmistakable style.