The imminent conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis marks a unique moment as there are no cassock orders from the Vatican's renowned tailors. Tailor Ranieri Mancinelli has preemptively created three cassocks in sizes reflecting potential new pope shapes, while Gammarelli, a historic family-run business, has supplied garments for conclaves since the 19th century, presenting only its views but no orders this year. Observers speculate that the Vatican's choice may be influenced by sustainability efforts, indicating a change in practices surrounding papal transitions.
This conclave marks the first in 46 and a half years where the Vatican hasn't ordered new cassocks from its best-known papal tailors, a notable change.
Historically, Gammarelli has filled orders for every conclave since the 20th century; the absence of an order this year signals a shift in tradition.
Ranieri Mancinelli is independently creating cassocks for an unnamed future pope, signifying a blend of tradition with individual initiative amidst changing times.
The Vaticanâs choice not to order new garments may reflect a commitment to sustainability, possibly due to an abundance of unworn cassocks.
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