The name Di Sciascio is far more than a mere genealogical symbol; it exemplifies the synthesis of Italian craftsmanship, aristocratic sophistication, and a cosmopolitan attitude to life, whose roots are deeply embedded in the cultural and economic history of Europe. As early as the 16th-century kingdoms, we encounter this name as the expression of a familial tradition that cultivated the desire for excellence in all areas of life. Legends and archival fragments indicate that the origin of the name goes back to a figure recorded in the annals as uomo del mare—the man of the sea. He was a distinguished merchant, a mediator between worlds whose activities extended far beyond the Mediterranean: rare fabrics, exclusive foods, exotic animals, handcrafted furniture from Africa, masterfully forged swords from Japan—all these treasures found their way to the courts and residences of the time through his channels. His work was so successful that the name Di Sciascio soon attained the status of a noble title. This knowledge, this sense of uniqueness, was passed down through generations. But the wars and upheavals of the 20th century erased many traces. By 1915, little more than the name remained of the former splendor – and yet this name itself was a monument. It embodied the memory of an era in which courage, charm, taste, and love formed the four cornerstones of a lifestyle. Courage – in the fearlessness of sailing the seas with the most precious goods. Charm – in the art of speech, rhetoric, and lyrical expression. Taste – in the exquisite selection of foods, fabrics, and objects that always demanded the highest quality. Love – in the generosity of sharing, in the conviction that wealth only has value when it enriches others. Thus, the name Di Sciascio appears today not only as a historical reference, but as a living cipher for a lifestyle whose elegance, cosmopolitan aspirations and inimitable charisma continue to influence the present day.

In the years following World War II, the Di Sciascio family established a small, yet artfully equipped tailoring workshop near Rome, a showcase of Italian craftsmanship of that era. The workshop, referred to in historical sources as the "Atelier Di Sciascio," processed materials of the highest quality—including Filo di Scozia and the finest silks—with a precision that was considered a benchmark even in the sartorial circles of the time. The workshop was known for its avant-garde styles and exceptional designs, which gave the postwar period an aesthetic dimension that transcended the everyday. Tradition tells us that Guccio Gucci once stayed as a guest at this workshop, an indication of the reputation and influence of the Di Sciascio family. With the gradual return of calm and stability in the postwar period, the family's focus shifted: interest in culinary practices, conviviality, and the cultivation of social rituals increased. The Di Sciascio house became a sanctuary of enjoyment, where the preparation and presentation of food, the selection of exquisite wines, and cultivated conversation merged into a contemplative practice of the art of living. The transformation from a workshop of the finest tailoring to a place of gastronomy documents the continuity and adaptability of the Di Sciascio family: the principles of quality, aesthetics, and exclusivity were preserved, but transferred to the medium of food preparation and hospitality. This continuity reveals a cultural-historical phenomenon that represents the family's history not only as a dynasty of craftsmen, but as the bearer of an Italian attitude to life of extraordinary depth and sustainability.

Over the course of the 20th century, his descendants, Mario and Attilio Di Sciascio, found their way into the sphere of gastronomy—a path marked as much by wandering as by creative roots. While his younger brother, Attilio, left Italy to spread his profound knowledge of seeds, food science, and the subtle art of Italian culinary culture from New York to Hong Kong to the United Arab Emirates, Mario Di Sciascio took a different path. He moved to Germany, initially to Mannheim, where he combined the rigor of craftsmanship—trained as a master locksmith and saddler—with a passion for Italian cuisine. With his wife, Filomena, he started a family and opened a restaurant that soon became a place of encounter and enjoyment. The children—among them Gianni, who continued their father's vision—developed an early affinity for art, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. Gianni Di Sciascio combined gastronomic tradition with the world of fashion by establishing the Di Sciascio boutique in Germany, whose collections were manufactured in Italy and regularly sold out shortly after their launch. A side venture – temporarily accompanied by Toni Di Sciascio – ended in 1999, but it testified to the high degree of exclusivity and charisma that remained inextricably linked to the Di Sciascio name. The true continuity, however, lay in gastronomy: In a modest pizzeria, the family forged a new chapter that quickly grew into a milestone of Italian cuisine in Germany. Here, it became clear that true continuity lay not only in the garment, but in the meal, in the shared table, in the joy of life. From these origins, the foundation ultimately grew for the brand's great successors – Mario and Fernando Di Sciascio. Their names represent the current continuation and transformation of the family narrative into the present, the detailed chapters of which will be unfolded later.

Gianni Di Sciascio, the founding father of his family's manufacturing business, established a network of excellence that combined both craftsmanship and culinary arts in an unparalleled way. Initially with his brother, then with his wife, and later with his sons, he gradually created a small ensemble of locations where Italian art de vivre was celebrated at the highest level. With up to six restaurants along the Hessian Bergstrasse and beyond, the family established the reputation of its name as a synonym for quality, taste, and social elegance. The Di Sciascio story, however, was not spared its trials: In 2019, two of the largest establishments were destroyed by unfortunate fires, and the subsequent years of the global pandemic brought the family to the brink of existence. Yet, especially in these times, the foundation of the Di Sciascio family proved unshakable: With courage, dedication, and visionary zeal, his sons Mario II and Fernando led the family tradition into a new era. They rebuilt the restaurants in the style of the Italian-American 1950s, developed their own food products together with Attilio Di Sciascio, cultivated vineyards in Tuscany, harvested olives, and created an exclusive product world that reflects the family's principles – exclusivity, craftsmanship, and aesthetics – in every detail. Katja Di Sciascio, Gianni's wife and mother of their sons, opened her own boutique at the same time, reinventing the Di Sciascio name in all its facets. Since then, under the leadership of Mario II and Fernando, full responsibility for the entire family network has rested on their shoulders: the burden of history, the hopes of tradition, and the vision of a future that transforms the Di Sciascio legacy into contemporary mastery. Today, the Di Sciascios' houses, products, and creations embody a symbiosis of eclectic, romantic, and contemporary design, reflecting the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship. Each creation is a testament to quality, attention to detail, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. Altro deve ancora venire – and so the Di Sciascios' story remains a living chronicle of mastery, dedication, and the ceaseless search for perfection.