Brunello Cucinelli turned to his beloved ancient Greek philosophers to name his fall 2025 collection, presented as “anamnesis.” In philosophy, he explained, it’s the “recollection and recognition of eternal ideas that lie at the origin of the world’s phenomena.” This translated into a menswear collection that “reclaims its original identity, rendered into a modern and balanced … Read more
MILAN — Get customers into the store, pamper them, offer them unique experiences and build their trust. That appears to be the mantra for fashion executives kicking off the year, as Milan Men’s Fashion Week opens on Friday. The fall 2025 menswear schedule looks slimmer this month, and fashion brands remain dogged by uncertainties such … Read more
Not many parts of China’s economy have been able to withstand the post-pandemic slump. The housing market remains in the doldrums and bank lending has shrivelled. Yet, the appeal of “old money fashion” has endured, even in the face of recession in consumer spending. Discussions on how to define the style, or how to dress … Read more
LONDON — Read the room. That’s just what Harrods wants customers to do when they visit the designer womenswear spaces undergoing a multiyear refurbishment that began last year and will continue into 2026. Harrods has been working with David Collins Studio to create a warm, beautifully lit environment, while the in-house team has also been … Read more
DUBAI — It was a family affair in Dubai as Brunello Cucinelli and his daughter Carolina staged a presentation and dinner to showcase a special capsule collection of abayas. This marks the brand’s first show in the Middle East, but Brunello Cucinelli said the region has long been a source of inspiration. “I have always … Read more
In an evening marked by heartfelt emotion, a degree of humor and some celebrity star power, the best in fashion and retail in 2024 were recognized with WWD Honors at Cipriani South Street in lower Manhattan on Tuesday evening. The Honors Awards dinner, cohosted by Amazon Fashion, is always a high point of the annual … Read more
MILAN — Conference calls about a company’s financial results generally focus on the numbers, the outlook and any business trends a chief executive officer may be seeing. Then there are Brunello Cucinelli‘s. Sure, he will also talk about the numbers — which are almost always good. But he is more likely to quote philosophers such … Read more
A rustic cotton trenchcoat in a panama shade, subtly sparkling with rhinestones exquisitely embroidered to create a herbarium design, exemplified Brunello Cucinelli’s luxurious grand tour for spring, imagining a journey through the Mediterranean coast and on to the desert dunes. The fluid suits with stripes shimmering with threads of Lurex in a blue palette … Read more
Having completed its third year, the Miami Grand Prix has finally raced to win at the checkered flag. Since its inception, the first U.S. race on the calendar has continued to find ways to build upon its initial hype. And alongside these improvements for Formula 1 fans and drivers/teams, brands in fashion, beauty and lifestyle … Read more
MILAN — An Italian medieval hamlet has surprisingly become a meeting point for leaders of some of the most advanced innovations in technology. Brunello Cucinelli for the second time hosted a three-day symposium in Solomeo, the ancient town he has restored and that houses his namesake company’s headquarters, which was focused on “exploring the relationship … Read more
