Nicolas Caito
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| Born | May 16, 1969 Sicily, Italy |
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| Residence | New York City, United States |
| Occupation | Patternmaker |
| Spouse | Camille |
| Website http://www.nicolascaitoinc.com |
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Nicolas Caito (b. May 16, 1969) is a French patternmaker who works in New York City.[1] According to Elle magazine, he is "New York's most in-demand patternmaker" and is often credited with increasing the level of technical craftsmanship in American fashion to a level formerly seen only in Milan and Paris.[1]
Caito was in Sicily, Italy and raised in the south of France.[2] His interest in fashion was piqued during his youth when he observed the artistry involved in the construction of luxury clothing while traveling in Italy.[1] He initially planned to enter the business side of fashion, and so in 1989 graduated from the Ecole Superieure de Commerce et de Management, Montpelier, with a degree in international business.[1] After his uncle presented him with the opportunity for an apprenticeship at Lanvin, however, Caito changed career paths.[1]
At Lanvin, Caito spent his first two years sewing linings and pockets as deuxieme main.[1] There, he climbed the ranks, eventually becoming premiere main qualifiee, a position in which he sewed detailed flourishes on the house's clothing.[1]
Caito later moved to Hermes for 18 months, and then to Rochas.[1] At Rochas, he collaborated with designer Olivier Theyskens to develop some of the house's critically lauded designs.[1]
