Paul Minichiello, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Minichiello

Canadian tailor

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1940

Place of Birth: Civitanova del Sannio, Molise, Italy

Date of Death: 01-Aug-2014

Profession: designer

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Paul Minichiello (December 9, 1940 – August 1, 2014) was a master tailor who was a fixture in the Vancouver fashion scene for nearly five decades.
He rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s by attracting a reputation for offering bold, bespoke tailored clothing that challenged more traditional and conservative approaches to men's fashion.His work captured the attention of both local and international celebrities, including musicians Sonny Bono, Carl Weathers, Eric Clapton and Randy Bachman; professional athletes Bobby Hull, Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky; and high-profile businessmen Kyle Washington, Jim Pattison and Jack Poole.In 2011 Paul retired and left control of the family business to his daughter, Julie Minichiello.