While he has come to epitomize it for many, Brunello Cucinelli dislikes the term “quiet luxury,” insisting that “there is nothing quiet about the craftsmanship” of his luxury fashion brand.
In fact, the collection she showed for fall was an ode to artisanal, handmade designs, with incredibly elaborate embellishments. However, in his signature understated style, Cucinelli's goal was to present the looks with apparent ease, as the models posed nonchalantly wearing thigh-length silk blouses under oversized knits sparkling with sequins, or super-lightweight velvet. , loose and soft but perfectly made. satin or flannel trouser suits over blouses decorated with small feathers.
“There is a return to elegance and well-made clothing,” Cucinelli said.
It ticked both boxes, as the garments could function as workwear or cocktail and evening wear at the same time, and there was no doubt about the quality of the fabrics used, as seen, for example, in a stunning single-breasted weave. piece, seamless, all handmade. -crochet fabric with intarsia and floral motifs. These contributed to the overall feel of highly textured 3D designs, contrasting with a color palette of varying shades of grey, marble, butter, beige, panama and brown.
Double, glued and padded. Manufacturing techniques were key and contributed to a new structure and feel for formal nappa and suede coats and trench coats, offering a fresh new take on classics. The veils and layers of fabric offered transparency but, in true Cucinelli style, they were never direct. There was plenty of fringe in argyle fabrics reinterpreted in a feminine way with sequins, Irish braids and classic ribbed knits.
A-line skirts were juxtaposed with men's sweaters and shirts, and mohair tuxedos and matching coat and overshirt sets completed this beautiful collection.
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