The Best Way to Press Your Suit Jacket (The Italian Way)

Most people press a suit jacket the same way they press a shirt — and that is exactly what ruins it. Anthony Bennett, with nearly two decades in clothing care, walks through the Italian method for pressing a suit jacket at home: steaming before touching the iron, using a pressing cloth at all times, protecting the lapel roll instead of flattening it, and working the front panels from the inside out. This approach keeps wool from shining, preserves the chest shape, and handles sleeves without creating a harsh crease. Whether you own a fine wool suit or a tailored blazer, this is the right way to do it.