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South China Morning Post
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Carolina Cucinelli, vice-president of Brunello Cucinelli, talks about the understated brand that dresses celebs such as Kristen Stewart and Kim Kardashian and was featured in Emily in Paris
Carolina Cucinelli is the scion of one of Italy's most illustrious luxury dynasties, but she couldn't be more different from the entitled nepo baby that description suggests. Born, raised and still based in the hamlet of Solomeo – the village in Umbria that her father Brunello has restored – Carolina acts as vice-president and co-creative director of the company her father founded in 1978. She shares her duties with sister Camilla, and the two are widely expected to one day take the reins of the label that has become synonymous with modern-day Italian luxury In recent years the brand has experienced a surge in growth and visibility, thanks in no small part to the 'quiet luxury' trend that it embodied long before it became a trending hashtag. Earlier this year, the company reported that profits had risen 12.9 per cent in 2024, not a small feat amid an industry-wide slowdown both in the West and in China. From left, Carolina Cucinelli, Brunello Cucinelli, Oprah Winfrey and Camilla Cucinelli. Photo: Advertisement Last year in particular was a pivotal one for the label in terms of exposure, from a big event in Shanghai, to dressing celebrities such as Kristen Stewart and Kim Kardashian, and a dinner in Los Angeles attended by the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Kevin Costner, both clients of the label. Another moment that catapulted the brand to the centre of pop culture was a storyline in Netflix hit show Emily in Paris that paid homage to Brunello and what he has built in Umbria. As a result of all this buzz, Carolina's duties have increased, as the young mother explained in an interview the day before the label's autumn/winter 2025 presentation at Casa Cucinelli, the brand's Milan headquarters. How has your role evolved over the years? When I was a teenager, I had many artistic phases like painting and dancing, and I didn't expect I was going to join the company. But then I went to fashion school and my dad asked me to join even just for a few months, to see and then decide. So I started with the idea of becoming a designer and then I started doing other things like marketing and communication. As someone who dabbled in art, I can easily detach myself from certain situations and strict rules and escape into fantasy. My mission has always been to combine my two souls: my artistic passions and the part connected to the company. Tell me about Solomeo and what your family has built in that village. Carolina Cucinelli with her husband Alessio Piastrelli, who sits on the company's board. Photo: I am very connected to art, and I want to bring that to Solomeo because it's important for the new generation to be motivated to stay there, a village of 800 people. Instead of them going to Milan or Rome, they can stay and work for a company that is based there and also trains them in savoir faire and in disciplines like gardening, music, the arts, theatre, dance. That makes the place more lively and fun to live in, especially in the summer, when we have film showings and festivals and it's all free. I could never live anywhere else, and on weekends I love tending to my vegetable garden and being in the countryside with my husband and child. Brunello Cucinelli is not a fashion brand but is really about style. Do you agree?
The National
21-03-2025
- Business
- The National
Black Book: Brunello Cucinelli's 'everyday bag', Dior's futuristic trainers and Swarovski glam glasses
Every week, The National's Luxury magazine team puts together Black Book, a cheat sheet of the most interesting and noteworthy arrivals in fashion, watches, jewellery and cars. Capster launches Moving On elevated trucker caps Capster, the UAE-born headwear brand launched in 2017, has introduced a premium line called Moving On. Crafted from breathable linen or cotton, the new caps eschew overt logos in favour of quiet refinement – think muted jade, greige, dove grey and classic black. A contrasting piped edge around the pre-curved brim adds definition, while a discreet monogram sits just off-centre. Understated, versatile and designed to fit all, this is stealth-luxe headwear poised to become an essential look for the summer. From Dh600 ($163) BC Duo bag by Brunello Cucinelli Brunello Cucinelli has introduced Duo, a new collection of bags designed by co-creative directors Camilla and Carolina Cucinelli – daughters of the founder and custodians of the house's quiet luxury ethos. Soft-sided and gently slouched, the bags come in four sizes, from mini to ultra-large, and are crafted in calfskin for a supple, lightweight feel, as well as in suede and a subtly metallic lame leather. Each piece features the house's signature monili embroidery and a discreet embossed logo. The palette is characteristically refined: warm browns, timeless neutrals, and seasonal notes of sage, peach and denim. From Dh5,992 Swarovski Millenia sunglasses Crystal experts since 1895, Austrian house Swarovski is channelling its heritage into bold new collections for summer. Among them is Millenia – a love letter to crystal, expressed in full-spectrum colour. Sunglasses feature a row of white crystals tracing the brow line and arms, which taper to a transparent tip. Paired with a crystal-tipped chain, the look is equal parts retro glamour and high-voltage attitude. Each stone is set in gold-toned prongs to amplify the shimmer – this is eyewear for the unapologetically bold. Price on request Givenchy's new Eau de Parfum Ambree Givenchy expands its men's fragrance portfolio with the launch of Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Ambree – a bold, woody-floral blend with a distinctive signature. Opening with clary sage and juniper berry, it deepens through a heart of Madagascan vetiver, French narcissus and orris, grounded by organic Australian sandalwood. A warm dry-down of tobacco and Tasuki vanilla adds an unmistakably seductive finish. Dh607 for 100ml Dior Men's B35 Nxxt trainers Dior steps into the future with the launch of the B35 Nxxt, its latest men's trainer. Featuring a fabric mesh upper and sculptural lines that flow from sole to laces, the design is both aerodynamic and assertive. The number 47 is stamped on the toe – a subtle nod to the year Christian Dior founded the maison – while the chunky sole reinterprets the house's signature cannage weave in bold, diagonal relief. The palette runs from crisp monochrome to high-impact neon accents in yellow, orange, or blue, with more understated takes in beige and brown. From Dh4,900
