24 Mar From Milan to Dallas: Michele Callegari on Elevating Men’s Grooming
On this episode of The Jeff Crilley Show, host Jeff Crilley sits down with Michele Callegari, Co Founder & CEO of Barberino's, to explore how men’s grooming evolved from a simple barbershop visit into a refined self-care ritual. Michele shares how he left a career in finance to build a luxury Italian barbershop brand inspired by old-world craftsmanship and a century-old family story rooted in immigration to America. The conversation highlights shifting trends from rugged beards back to the clean-shaven look, as well as the Mediterranean ingredients and artisanal techniques that define the Barberino’s product line. Michele also explains the Italian philosophy of “tutti insieme”—an altogether approach to style that blends fashion, grooming, and personal presence. With expansion into the U.S. and pop-ups at Stanley Korshak in Dallas, Barberino’s is bringing Italian elegance and intention to modern American men.
Key Topics
- the evolution of men’s grooming since the late 1990s
- the shift from rugged beards back to the clean-shaven look
- the Barberino’s founding story and immigration roots
- Italian craftsmanship and Mediterranean ingredients in grooming products
- the philosophy of tutti insieme in men’s style
- expanding Barberino’s into the U.S. market through Stanley Korshak
Episode Timestamps
- 00:11 – Introducing Michele Callegari and Barberino’s
- 01:25 – When men’s grooming became a global trend
- 02:58 – The shift from beards back to clean shaves
- 04:10 – Bringing Barberino’s to Dallas and Stanley Korshak
- 07:05 – From finance careers to founding a luxury barbershop brand
- 08:20 – The 1910 immigration story behind the Barberino’s name
- 10:15 – Mediterranean ingredients and artisan-made grooming products
- 14:00 – Why grooming is about respect, confidence, and ritual
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