On several occasions, customers and estimators of my works, have warmly invited me to work on the Equestrian Order uniforms: in particular on the uniform for Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, that is, the cape for the knights and the mozzetta for the priest.

 At the time I was very intrigued and began to deepen my knowledge of this topic. I decided to apply my working method, the one I use in designing my vestments or the primary furnishings of the liturgical hall: studying the origins and history of the cape to give the best possible product to each new Knight.

When I started making capes for the uniform of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, I immediately realized that, although they had to comply with the requirements on the quality of materials, production and decor, they were actually left much to the “inspiration” (to be kind) of the seamstress (or presumed such).

Now, obviously, everyone can do what he wants of his own money, but it would be unthinkable, for example, for a soldier to appear at his place of service, with a uniform sewn so approximate, with precarious decorations, etc.

So I have tried to bring everything I know and everything I do with my vestments, in the realization of the garments. In full compliance with the Statute of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, the cape has to maintain the proportions of shoulders and length, related to the conformation of the Knight.

Not too short, not too long. The collar must be in white velvet.

So, the bad habit of using the same colour for collar and fabric is NOT CONTEMPLATED BY THE STATUTE. Same goes for the closure on the chest. To the specific white frog closure of the order, an invisible metal hook is added, which must support most of the weight. 

The fabric to be used must have specific characteristics: it must be ivory-coloured (and NOT white, as unfortunately we often see around) and appropriate in weight and touch. But the question is not only related to the colour.
The image of the Knight is affected by this.

The fabric I use to sew each new Knight’s cape is:

Contrary to what you might think, the search for the optimal fabric is not so easy. I have personally tested at least ten types of different wools, in a wide variety of weights, until I found the best solution.

And, coincidentally, the optimal solution is a fabric made following my exact specifications. In other words, not available on the market.

Regardless of the fabric that my customers can choose, there is a firm point on which I do not compromise: the high quality in the product finishing.

All my capes are internally lined for half-height and, in the richer version, they also have an internal sartorial pocket.

Both, the lining and the bottom, are strictly hand-wrapped in satin (I assure that I have seen some capes with the bottom cut with scissors and with the wires that dangled...) and the cross is embroidered in velvet.

And here's the final result: crooked, asymmetrical crosses with raised edges. I dare not imagine what will happen when they will try to wash that cape...

But does the uniform have a value? And what if with few euro more, you could get a precise job, embroidered directly on the mantle, using a very precious red velvet?

I decided to make perfect decorations. I put the same commitment with which I create my vestments. I want a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem to be satisfied just like a priest who relies on me for the realization of his chasuble.

Therefore, the cross I make on each cape is embroidered directly on the fabric using beautiful red velvet, with neat seams and cuts, beautiful to see and to touch. Basically I think it is not so difficult to make beautiful products, it’s necessary a bit of experience and, of course, good taste.

Strange as it may seem, you, as a Knight, wear a uniform. And it has to be soldierly, neat and clean. If you are an employee, a professional or a member of the armed forces, you have already made this concept your own.

So why not take care of your image equally when you're in church with all the other Knights and under the merciless gaze of the faithful?

If you then consider that, my cape presents:

then you can easily understand how making a good impression is easier than ever!