Domenic Condoleo: honored by Mitchells. Contributed photoDomenic Condoleo always wanted to be a soccer player, but in 1959 the native of Calabria, Italy, took up a friend’s offer to become a part-time tailor at Mitchells of Westport.
He went full-time a year later and has been there ever since. On Saturday friends and customers will gather at Mitchells to honor him on his 45th anniversary with the store.
It was a great day when Dad hired Domenic,” said store owner Bill Mitchell. ӓI dont know what weҒd do without him. He has got to be the most important person we have.
Now, Condoleo, the father of two grown sons, personally fits some of the best known executives in Fairfield and Westchester Counties who ask for him by name. Store officials say some clients refuse to be fit by any other tailor.
He keeps the alterations shop running smoothly, overseeing a staff of 23 that alters approximately 900 garments a week.
“Mitchells would not be as successful as it is today without Domenic, said Bill Mitchell. ԓNot only is he an incredible tailor, he also is a top-notch manager, and a great sales person. He has a personality that makes people gravitate towards him. Hes a star.Ҕ
A spokesman for Mitchells said it invites all of Condoleo’s customers and friends to visit the store Saturday between noon and 4 p.m. to help celebrate his achievements throughout the years.
Mitchells and its sister store, Richards of Greenwich, have offered the finest quality clothing and exceptional customer service for almost 50 years, earning them the reputation as the premium purveyors of mens and womenҒs clothing in Fairfield County.
Domenic from the first day at Mitchells taylor my clothes for 25 years. I wish him the best on his 45th anniversary.