Gagliardi – Sartoria dal 1964 now has a dedicated outlet on Level 2 at the Bay Street Tourist Complex in St George’s Bay, St Julian’s.

The new Gagliardi concession will flank two further concessions housing the renowned brands Lacoste and Gant, giving the Bortex Group a total of 854 square metres at Bay Street.

The Gagliardi brand has been making major inroads in a number of European and international markets. So far the brand has been extremely well received wherever it has set up a retail presence outside of Malta. There are currently 16 Gagliardi outlets trading in six countries, with plans in hand for further openings throughout 2015.

Peter Borg, Managing Director of Bortex, said: “We are very proud of Gagliardi. Opening stores outside Malta means a little bit of Malta is also to be found abroad. The Bortex ethos is: In pursuit of excellence, since it seeks to bring together a mix of the best brands that provide the customer with a comprehensive selection of brands, products and price points. We feel that the Gagliardi brand’s positioning alongside Gant and Lacoste is the correct alignment for the brand.”

The Gagliardi e-commerce platform, which is also based in Malta, is registering triple digit growth annually and ships products worldwide from its warehousing facilities, which are also based in Malta.

The Gagliardi retail project is unique in the Maltese context as it is the only retail brand which offers a complete menswear concept created entirely in Malta. Maltese designers working from the Bortex headquarters in Marsa create menswear ranges that are inspired in part by the Maltese and Mediterranean lifestyle, culture, history and above all joie de vivre.

The elegant and distinctly Mediterranean feel of the retail environment conveys a clear message. Elegant, good quality clothing for discerning men, which is keenly priced yet presented in a prestigious environment – and with an efficient and personalised service to boot.

Manufacturing, merchandising, marketing and distribution teams also operate from the Bortex Groups’ Marsa headquarters and all are committed to the ultimate objective: that of creating the very first Maltese brand of international renown and repute; an international brand that is proud to declare its nationality and heritage, and that becomes a testament to Maltese flair and creativity worldwide.

The Gagliardi offering can be split into three separate ranges: business, weekend and evening. The offer is a complete menswear proposition and includes suits, jackets, trousers, shirts, knitwear, footwear, outerwear and accessories.

The Bortex outlets at Bay Street are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and made-to-measure service is available by appointment.

Bay Street CEO David Debono said: “Again we are proud to add another prestigious outlet at Bay Street. The new Bortex outlet is impressive and we are certain that our clients and the public in general will feel a certain awe when they see it.”

For more information on the Gagliardi product range visit www.gagliardi.eu and for the latest on the Bay Street stores phone 2138 4211 or visit the Bay Street Facebook page www.facebook.com/baystreetmalta.