 |
        |
 
|
|
Mr. Battista was taught the tailoring trade by Giovanni DiMario beginning at the age of twelve, in the town of Civitanova Del Sannio in Central Italy, in the region of Molise. He came to Canada in 1958, and began his first job at Richmond Clothes doing sleeve hanging and general operations. While working at Richmond Clothes, Mr. Battista was promoted to Assistant Foreman and helped produce suits for celebrities such as The Beatles. He also worked in the tailoring field for W.K. Cook, Sheffeilman, Parkmaner, Paul Riviere and Tip Top. Mr. Battista put the culmination of his experience together, and founded Trend Custom Tailors in 1971. |