A fresh television phase opens with a bold new show on RTVE, featuring Sewing Masters style and flair led by Lorenzo Caprile. The renowned designer and former clothing talent judge signs on to present a Telemadrid program that marks a new season’s entry into the talk of fashion and craft.
In this ten-episode format, Caprile travels to different corners of the community, unpacking the essential value of clothing across moments in history. He is visibly excited about the project, promising Madrid viewers a unique lens on fashion history. It will present fascinating anecdotes many viewers may not know, including the origins of the Manila shawl, a symbol closely tied to Madrid itself.
Across each episode, Caprile and a rotating roster of guests reveal the lesser known stories of Madrid’s fashion scene. The program connects clothing to a wide range of curiosities, from long-hidden workshops to pivotal moments in design. Caprile notes that the journey will include tales about the intimate, often unseen spaces where Madrid’s fashion sense took shape, such as the near-mythic Parisian workshops that influenced Spanish taste and the way textile crafts evolved over generations.
Guided by the expertise of Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, the series explores the legacy of Empress Eugenia de Montijo and how her era shaped social conventions of the time. The format also pairs Caprile with historians and commentators to examine royal wedding attire and the origins of notable veils, including those associated with Infanta Cristina. The exploration extends to capes and the garment that provoked the Esquilache revolt, while also delving into Madrid embroidery and the city’s historic fabric trades.
The program also takes viewers to the era of Mad id in the twenties, illustrating how Madrid’s fashion economy reached beyond its borders to include storied stores in places like Istanbul. The narrative is presented with Caprile’s signature insight and a playful, informative style that makes fashion history feel alive and relevant.
With a light touch and a wealth of knowledge, the host emphasizes that there is no sewing without thread. The show promises engaging guests, surprising details about notable figures, and a vivid look at the dresses that defined Madrid’s wardrobes across decades.
After five seasons as the Stitch Masters jury
News of the new format arrives amid confirmation that Sewing Masters would not be renewed on TVE’s La 1 after its fifth season. The series concluded with the winner Lluís Mengual having stood out in a highly competitive field. The program’s creative energy, once a hallmark of TVE and Shine Iberia, faced shifts in production that affected its viewership.
During its run, the show displayed a durable audience, with steadier ratings in earlier seasons and a dip by the fifth season. The shift reflects broader trends in broadcast programming, where creative formats must adapt to changing viewer habits while keeping the essence of fashion storytelling intact.