Berluti‘s Spring/Summer 2025 presentation at the Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca showcased the storied leather goods house’s mastery of craftsmanship and ability to refine classics for the modern era. The message was clear from the moment guests entered the sprawling 19th-century mansion and were greeted by displays of the latest Berluti footwear in deep, burnished patinas of mineral blue, vermilion orange, cedar brown, and mossy green.
Signature styles like the Alessandro oxford and Andy loafer were joined by more casual, contemporary designs like the Fast Track sneaker, a hybrid leather and sneaker sole style perfect for power players seeking added comfort. An ingenious new sandal and unstructured summer-weight slipper broke new ground for Berluti and nodded to current trends in menswear.
The shoes anchored a versatile ready-to-wear collection that proved Berluti can polish its classics without being stuck in the past. Standout pieces included an incredibly light, buttery suede blouson jacket – a leather take on pragmatic nylon activewear – and easy linen sets embroidered with Berluti’s signature Scritto motif. Tailoring telegraphed a relaxed elegance in faded olive and vibrant lavender leathers.
In a first for a French luxury house, Berluti is the official outfitter for Team France’s opening ceremony looks at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Dedicated displays previewed the sophisticated athlete uniforms accented with tricolor shawl lapels, embodying Berluti’s new athletic mindset merged with its intrinsic formality and savoir-faire.
Artfully arranged among the clothing were pieces of furniture and art, wisely situating the timeless Berluti aesthetic within a highbrow cultural context. Like the patient artisans who apply those trademark patinas, Berluti continues to burnish its legacy, one impeccable shoe at a time.
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