About Galante Studio Distribution

The Galante Studio was founded in 1930 by an Italian immigrant named Michael Galante and his wife Amanda. They started out producing women’s clothing in their house in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, the house would become known as “Galante Studio”. Numerous local women would come by the Studio to help out in the sewing and production of garments. Eventually, Galante Studio would branch out to produce more than just women’s garments. In 1949 Harold Chism and his wife Jean acquired Galante Studio looking to continue, as well as expand the Galante Studio’s product line and reach. The Chisms' set out to create luxury custom-made travel and baby gift items. In 1950, to broaden the marketing reach, Galante Studio entered into an agreement with Gloria Shavel Inc. to serve as it’s exclusive manufacturers representative. In addition, Gloria Shavel Inc. provided product design and development enabling the Studio to broaden its product mix. Upon the passing of the Chisms, The Galante Studio continued to be run and managed by the company’s senior personnel one of whom was Gloria Shavel. Tragedy struck the Galante Studio in January of 2009 when a fire destroyed the historic factory in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. Wishing to continue the tradition of The Galante Studio, Douglas Shavel, son of Gloria, acquired the assets of Galante Studio. Mr. Shavel and his family are pleased are pleased to continue the great tradition of providing high quality hand made baby and adult products.Read their story