There is a distribution line made by Caruso for international department stores that carries the Attolini name but is a different product. The Naples house line label reads 'Cesare Attolini' with Naples provenance indicated. Internally, the genuine article will show hand-stitching along the lapel edge, hand-worked buttonholes, and a floating canvas you can feel by pinching the chest fabric away from the lining. The Caruso-made pieces are decent garments but they are not the same construction and should not command the same price.

Through the chest and shoulders, sizing tracks reasonably close to standard European measurements. The issue is the waist suppression, which is cut for a trim Neapolitan silhouette and will feel restrictive on anyone carrying weight through the midsection. If you are between sizes or wear a fuller cut from other makers, size up by one and expect the chest to be slightly roomy.

The lapel roll is the single most important thing to check. A healthy Attolini lapel rolls naturally and consistently from the top button to the gorge. If the lapel lies flat against the chest or shows any bubbling or separation in the chest area, the canvas has been pressed or cleaned in a way that disrupts the structure. Also check the spalla camicia shoulder seam for any pulling or re-stitching, and look at the sleeve button holes, which should be functional and hand-worked on genuine examples.

Yes, and they are probably the most underpriced category the brand produces. Attolini cashmere and cashmere-blend topcoats source cloth from the same mills as comparable Brioni or Kiton outerwear, but sell significantly below those names on the secondary market. A single-breasted cashmere topcoat in good condition is a strong buy at typical eBay prices. The main condition concern is pilling on the cashmere, which is cosmetic and often addressable with a fabric comb, versus actual wear or thinning at the elbows and cuffs, which is not.