Brunello Cucinelli SPRING 2025 READY-TO-WEAR

Brunello Cucinelli's latest collection takes inspiration from a modern twist on the Grand Tour, a historical journey that saw wealthy Europeans venture south to Italy and Greece in search of cultural enrichment. Instead of a journey *to* Italy, Cucinelli's collection embarks on a journey *from* Italy, specifically from Solomeo, Umbria, the heart of his brand's cultural identity, further south.

While the collection's storyline is imagined, the meticulously crafted pieces are all made in Italy, reflecting Cucinelli's commitment to Italian craftsmanship. This journey allows Cucinelli's team to play with contrasts, juxtaposing the classic structures of his tailoring and conventional womenswear with the wild, organic creations of his knitwear artisans.

Exceptional bags and tops, fashioned in fluid tobacco-toned macramé yarn, are interwoven with chains of colored stones. A dress made entirely of macramé chain stands out as a captivating piece. Hand-meshed knitwear, web-like and entirely irregular, further showcases the team's exceptional skill. These pieces are true trophies of craftsmanship.

Contrasting these bold statements are sleeveless safari jackets, panamas, striped suiting, gauze cotton animalia skirts, cable knits, cool Monili-tassled suede moccasins, and shirts with metal-embroidered linen cuffs. While these pieces are undeniably stylish and appealing, it is the knitwear—Cucinelli's original métier—that truly shines. The collection's exploration of knitwear pushes boundaries and showcases the artistry and innovation that define the brand.