The SVEVO brand has its roots in the history of the Somma family, which turned its manufacturing talent into an art in the last century. Pioneering this enterprise was Nicola Somma, a knitwear merchant who arrived in Bari in 1892 with a vision full of intuition. His store on Via Abate Gimma marked the beginning of an adventure destined to leave an indelible mark. The name SVEVO, inspired by Bari's Norman-Swabian castle, symbolizes the strength and craftsmanship that characterize the brand.

In 1958, Nico, Mario's son and eldest son of the third Somma generation, expanded the enterprise by introducing a factory dedicated to women's knitwear alongside the men's collections. A newspaper of the time praised the “classic and delicate manual steps,” recounting embroidery, weaving on traditional looms and knitting, distinguished by precious stitches and refined colors. The result? Garments such as knits, sweaters and pullovers distinguished by incomparable brilliance, softness, strength and unshrinkability. Excellence that evolves over time, but remains true to traditional craftsmanship.

In the early 1990s, Nico took on a new and ambitious challenge, moving to the outskirts of Parma to add an even more innovative chapter to the family history. In Fidenza, inside a historic knitting mill dating back to the 1950s, which the Sommas acquired, Nico started the new SVEVO production unit, assisted by his children Mario and Vittoria. Thus begins a new phase for the company, where tradition and innovation come together to create increasingly sophisticated knitwear collections, taking the family's manufacturing excellence to new levels of prestige.

Passing away in 2017, Nico Somma left an indelible imprint on SVEVO, guiding it to extraordinary goals and consolidating its excellence in international markets. His vision still lives on in the company, now run by his children Mario and Vittoria, custodians of a legacy of innovation and tradition.Mario leads the creative area, commercial strategy and marketing, while Vittoria oversees collection development and production phases, ensuring that each garment reflects the quality and know-how of the brand. Under their leadership, SVEVO continues to evolve, projecting into the future with the same passion and mastery as always.