Franco Uomo in the Press
Since opening on Santana Row in 2004, Franco Uomo has been recognized by Silicon Valley Magazine, Metro Silicon Valley and the Associated Press for custom suits, made to measure tailoring and bespoke garments built in its own Master Tailor Studio in San Jose.
356 Santana Row #1020, San Jose, CA 95128 · 408.247.2121
- Silicon Valley Magazine
- Associated Press
- Metro Silicon Valley
- Modern Luxury
- Concorso Italiano
Awards and Recognition
Named one of Silicon Valley's best for custom menswear by the region's luxury magazine, and voted a favorite by readers of its longest running local guide.
Best of Silicon Valley: Best Men's Custom Fashion
Silicon Valley Magazine named Franco Uomo Best Men's Custom Fashion in its July/August 2026 Best of Silicon Valley issue, listed alongside Wilkes Bashford.
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Silver
Best Clothing, Men's · 2024
Best of Silicon Valley: Silver, Best Clothing, Men's
Metro readers voted Franco Uomo Silver for Best Clothing, Men's in the 2024 Best of Silicon Valley awards, a vote from the people who actually shop here.
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Editors keep coming back to the same things: suits built by hand on Santana Row, cloth from the world's great mills, and a family that has dressed Silicon Valley since 2004.
AP
Diversify or Die: San Francisco's Downtown Is a Wake Up Call
In the AP's national report on changing downtowns, founder Daud Shuja shared that new clients living in San Francisco drive at least an hour to Santana Row for their suits.
Read the Article“The mind behind creating bespoke pieces has a busy sartorial season.”
Inside Franco Uomo CEO Daud Shuja's Top Picks
Michael McCarthy's profile of Daud and his new custom smoking jackets with Ottoman shawl lapels and satin cuffs, plus his favorite Silicon Valley spots.
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Bespoke tailors in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Magazine
Best Bespoke Suits in Silicon Valley: Top 3 Tailors
One of three tailors the magazine recommends for bespoke suits in Silicon Valley, for made to measure suits sculpted by hand and expert in house alterations.
Read the Article“Carries a rich heritage along with its luxurious sports coats.”
Winter Adventures in Silicon Valley
The Franco Uomo story: the Shuja family's path from Afghanistan to California, the first boutique in 2004, and the Loro Piana fabrics that built the brand.
Read the Article“Offers signature suits and sport coats crafted by hand.”
Explore San Jose: Spring Exhibits, Dining and Shopping
The magazine's San Jose guide pointed readers to Franco Uomo for Milanese buttonholes and a spring selection of Loro Piana fabrics.
Read the Article“Sculpts the body for the perfect fit.”
Custom Dresses and Tuxes: Top Bay Area Designers
Named one of the Bay Area's top designers for custom wedding attire, with a three piece tailcoat tuxedo made for a groom as the featured look.
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40th
Events and Partnerships
Franco Uomo debuted its Style Lounge at Concorso Italiano's 40th anniversary during Monterey Car Week, bringing Italian inspired menswear to one of the world's great celebrations of Italian automotive design. COO Yosef Shuja cohosted the event's Italian menswear presentation, and Franco Uomo was named among the anniversary's sponsors.
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A Master Tailor Studio on Santana Row
Every Franco Uomo garment is finished in the house's own Master Tailor Studio at 356 Santana Row in San Jose. Bespoke suits are constructed piece by piece on site, so the studio accepts only 12 bespoke orders a year. Made to measure suits, sport coats and tuxedos are cut to each client and sculpted to the body in the same studio.
Fabrics From the World's Great Mills
Clients choose cloth from Loro Piana, Scabal, Holland & Sherry, Fox Brothers, Dormeuil, Ermenegildo Zegna and Reda. Franco Uomo has partnered with Scabal since 2023, and its Loro Piana collections have been featured by Silicon Valley Magazine.
A Family House Since 2004
Franco Uomo has dressed Silicon Valley since 2004 in its own house fit, the Franco Fit: athletic Italian lines with a subtle British shoulder. Today brothers Yosef and Ibrahem Shuja run the house, from Monterey Car Week to private client fittings across the Peninsula.
Questions About Franco Uomo
Has Franco Uomo won any awards?
Yes. Silicon Valley Magazine named Franco Uomo among the best for Men's Custom Fashion in its 2026 Best of Silicon Valley issue, and Metro Silicon Valley readers voted Franco Uomo Silver for Best Clothing, Men's in 2024.
Where is Franco Uomo located?
Franco Uomo's boutique and Master Tailor Studio are at 356 Santana Row #1020, San Jose, CA 95128, across from Hotel Valencia. Call 408.247.2121 or book online for walk in visits and private appointments.
Does Franco Uomo serve Palo Alto and the Peninsula?
Yes, through Private Client fittings. A Franco Uomo stylist brings the fabric books, sport coats and full fitting to you at home or at the office in Palo Alto, Los Altos, Hillsborough and across the Peninsula, and every piece is built in the Master Tailor Studio on Santana Row.
Who runs Franco Uomo?
Franco Uomo was founded in 2004 by Daud Shuja. Today the house is run by his sons, Yosef Shuja and Ibrahem Shuja.
What is the difference between bespoke and made to measure at Franco Uomo?
Made to measure garments are cut to your measurements and sculpted to your body by Franco Uomo's tailors. Bespoke suits go further: each one is constructed piece by piece on your body in the Master Tailor Studio on Santana Row, and the studio takes only 12 bespoke orders a year.
How can journalists reach Franco Uomo?
Email style@francouomo.com for interviews, images and event partnerships. Yosef and Ibrahem Shuja are available to speak on custom tailoring, menswear in Silicon Valley and running a family luxury business.
Writing About Menswear in Silicon Valley?
The Franco Uomo marketing team handles all press, interviews and event partnerships. We are happy to share images, arrange a studio visit on Santana Row or set up a conversation with COO Yosef Shuja.
Contact the Marketing Team356 Santana Row #1020, San Jose, CA 95128 · 408.247.2121