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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Head-to-Toe White Is the Only Way to Dress for a Heatwave – Here's How to Do It, Brunello Cucinelli-Style
During a July heatwave, white isn't just a style statement, it's a smart strategy. Enter 'The Perfect Match', a new capsule collection by Brunello Cucinelli, created exclusively for Harrods and launched in style this weekend atop the store's helipad. While the edit isn't strictly head-to-toe white, it channels the same sun-friendly elegance – crisp, clean and quietly luxurious. Inspired by the grace of Wimbledon – and by the long-running partnership between the Solomeo-based brand and Harrods – the collection plays on contrasts: sport and style, tradition and modernity, relaxation and refinement. The tennis influence is clear in cotton polo shirts with striped collars, soft cable-knit vests and tailored Bermuda shorts – each in tones ranging from optic white to ivory and chalk. Cucinelli's genius lies in layering pale tones with subtle texture and depth – white paired with cloud-grey nylon trousers, a stone-toned blazer over a pearl tee, or pure silk tuxedo tailoring in shades just shy of cream. It's understatement, but artfully done. The key to wearing lots of white? Play with fabrics, not just shades. Think crisp cotton against slubby linen, or matte jersey next to silk twill – it's this contrast that stops your outfit feeling flat or, worse, you looking like The Man from Del Monte. Another perennial tip is to anchor the outfit with detail – a discreet logo, a tailored waistband, or a well-placed accessory – to avoid looking like you literally have wandered off Centre Court. The menswear in 'The Perfect Match' is built for movement and ease – featherweight cashmere, fluid cuts and clean lines that with some carefully selecting will work everywhere, from the boardroom to the beach. Cucinelli, long known as the 'philosopher king' of Italian fashion, believes dressing well is a form of respect. And this is elegance that thrives in the heat, not wilts under Might Also Like The Best Men's Sunglasses For Summer '19 There's A Smartwatch For Every Sort Of Guy What You Should Buy For Your Groomsmen (And What They Really Want)
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brunello Cucinelli continues upward trend in tough economy
This story was originally published on Fashion Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Fashion Dive newsletter. Brunello Cucinelli reported preliminary revenue of 684 million euros, or about $799 million, for the first half of fiscal 2025, representing a 10% year-over-year increase, according to a news release Thursday. The results included increases in both the retail and wholesale channels, by 10.3% and 10.1%, respectively. The company said the H1 figures, coupled with early sales results from the fall-winter 2025 collection, affirmed its projection of seeing a turnover increase of about 10% for the full year. Brunello Cucinelli has consistently bucked the wider luxury slowdown narrative, also reporting double-digit revenue increases in its Q1 earnings report. Like Hermès, Brunello Cucinelli benefits from having a loyal affluent customer base that's less impacted by the economy shifting, per analysts. In the first half of 2025, Brunello Cucinelli saw increases in each region, with sales growing in the Americas by nearly 9%, in Europe by 10% and in Asia by 12.5% year over year. The company pointed to China specifically as an area for growth, and saw revenue there rise by double digits for the period. The company added that results in the Middle East were also positive, and said it expects to start operations in Abu Dhabi as early as Q3. Brunello Cucinelli, the executive chairman and creative director of the company, said it ended the first half of the year with excellent results. 'Perhaps we are now reaping the rewards of our philosophy of working and living in harmony with Creation, always believing in great craftsmanship, quality and exclusivity,' he said in the release. The company is in the midst of a three-year investment plan for 'Made in Italy artisan production,' which began last year. In its 2024 full year report, the company projected it would create a network of four factories across Italy, in Solomeo, Carrara, Penne and Gubbio, by the end of 2026. On Thursday, the company said the plan will be finished in November and will allow it to work 'with peace of mind' until 2035, according to the release. Recommended Reading 6 luxury firms in need of a turnaround Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
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Brunello Cucinelli Expects Modest Profit Growth in 2025, Sees Sales Up 10 Percent in 2026 After Positive H1
MILAN — Trade wars, geopolitical tensions and the volatility of financial markets on a global scale are tightening purse strings across the globe, but Brunello Cucinelli continues to achieve healthy growth. According to preliminary figures, the Solomeo, Italy-based company's sales momentum that kicked off 2025 continued into the second quarter. Sales grew 10.2 percent to 684 million euros in the first half of the year. The positive performance prompted the company to forecast 10 percent growth for both 2025 and 2026 full-year sales and said it would likely report 'slightly improved' growth in profit for the full year. That would compare to a 19.5 percent rise in profit in 2024 to 128.5 million euros. More from WWD Trump Tariffs Hit America's Furniture Heartland as Howard Miller Company Announces Closure Claire's Could Sell Itself Via Bankruptcy Amid Tariff, Debt Struggles The Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Fashion Deals Our Shopping Editors Are Buying Now 'As for profitability, by the end of the year, we will slightly improve our profitability. And we are very happy about that,' said Brunello Cucinelli told analysts during the first-half conference call. 'The fact is that we have an Italian company pay taxes in Italy… this is our struggle, you know, with regard to improving the profits. We will never bring or transfer our company to the Netherlands, to Luxembourg,' Cucinelli added. Cucinelli added that his motivation for staying in Italy is in large part to support the wider supply chain. 'We are serious Italian entrepreneurs who believe in made-in-Italian manufacturing with high-end craftsmanship, high-end exclusivity, high-end quality. We want to work on a local level in Italy.' Geographically, the firm posted buoyant sales in all key markets. Revenues generated in Asia outpaced, rising 12.5 percent in the first half to 195.7 million euros. 'In Asia, the brand is considered to be extremely fashionable. We've been concentrating on the relevance of the brand more than anything else. Our brand is young and even younger in Asian countries. We need to work on the depth of the brand more than anything else,' said chief executive officer Luca Lisandroni, commenting on the positive performance throughout the continent, particularly in China. Sales in Europe grew 10 percent to 243.1 million euros while the Americas, its biggest market by sales, grew 8.7 percent to 245.2 million euros. 'The [performance in Americas] shows that negative psychological effects due to the tariffs haven't had any negative consequences up to now,' Lisandroni added. U.S. President Trump's tariff policy imposed on Italian goods will drive prices of Brunello Cucinelli's products higher by 4 percent, but only in America, the company said. Both retail and wholesale grew almost equally in the period. Retail, which represents 63.7 percent of the total, rose 10.3 percent to 435.8 million euros, while wholesale rose 10.1 percent to 248.2 million euros. Cucinelli said that wholesale and multibrand stores are still 'great value' for the company and approach new customers looking to complete their total look and unique style. 'The multibrand channel closes another particularly brilliant semester, reinforcing the strategic role we have always recognized it for. We have significantly gained market share in purchases from the world's most important multibrand clients…,' the company said, citing excellent wholesale order intake of its men's spring 2026 collection presented in June. Its women's spring 2026 collection will be available in showrooms starting in August and will be presented to the press during Milan Fashion Week in September. The company has invested significantly in doubling its production capacity by restoring an existing industrial site in Solomeo. The firm said the works would be completed in November, eight months earlier than previously expected. The new plant will 'guarantee production until 2035.' The company also plans to open new manufacturing sites in Italy, in Penne and in Gubbio, supporting the plans to double turnover, as expected by 2030. The fashion industry across the board is grappling with rising tariffs, geopolitical tensions and the volatility of financial markets, which is negatively impacting luxury spending. As a result, the personal luxury goods segment is seeing the first slowdown in 15 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the spring 2025 Luxury Goods Worldwide Market study presented by Bain and Altagamma in Milan in June. According to the report, the luxury industry registered a 1 percent decrease in 2024 turnover to 364 billion euros, compared with 369 billion euros in 2023. Best of WWD Harvey Nichols Sees Sales Dip, Losses Widen in Year Marred by Closures Nike Logs $1.3 Billion Profit, But Supply Chain Issues Persist Zegna Shares Start Trading on New York Stock Exchange
Fibre2Fashion
11-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Italy's Brunello Cucinelli posts revenue of $738.72 mn in H1 2025
Italian luxury fashion brand Casa Di Moda Brunello Cucinelli has generated an outstanding revenue of €684 million (~$738.72 million) in the first half (H1) of 2025, marking a 10.2 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase at current exchange rates and 10.7 per cent at constant rates. Growth was broad-based across geographies: the Americas rose 8.7 per cent, Europe 10 per cent, and Asia led with 12.5 per cent, driven by strong demand in China, South Korea, and Japan. Channel-wise, the retail segment generated revenues of €435.8 million, up 10.3 per cent YoY and accounting for 63.7 per cent of total turnover. Growth was recorded across all regions, supported by strong like-for-like sales and contributions from boutiques opened in prior months. Although no new boutiques were opened during the period, performance remained robust. The wholesale channel delivered revenues of €248.2 million, up 10.1 per cent YoY and comprising 36.3 per cent of total turnover. Strong sell-through of the Spring-Summer 2025 collection and timely deliveries of the Autumn-Winter 2025 range further reinforced its strategic importance. Brunello Cucinelli has reported €684 million (~$738.72 million) in H1 2025 revenue, up 10.2 per cent YoY, with strong growth across regions and channels. Retail and wholesale rose over 10 per cent each. The brand expects 10 per cent revenue growth in both 2025 and 2026, supported by boutique expansions, innovation, and high collection demand. 'The first half of this year has ended with excellent results; perhaps we are now reaping the rewards of our philosophy of working and living in harmony with creation, always believing in great craftsmanship, quality and exclusivity,' said Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative director . The company reported strong order intake for its Spring-Summer 2026 Men's collection, presented at Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week, reflecting continued brand momentum. Brunello Cucinelli has confirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting around 10 per cent revenue growth accompanied by fair and balanced profitability, evenly distributed across quarters, regions, and channels. The brand anticipates another year of steady 10 per cent growth in 2026, supported by high-quality collections, boutique expansions, and innovation. Its 2024–2026 investment plan, centred on Italian artisanal production, is ahead of schedule and set for completion by November 2025. Additionally, the company plans to launch a Human AI-powered e-commerce site by the end of the year. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
CNBC
11-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
This 'quiet luxury' Italian brand is shaking off tariff woes as sales jump
Soaring sales at exclusive Italian fashion line Brunello Cucinelli indicate the super-rich are shrugging off tariff concerns even as lesser luxury brands falter. The elite retailer posted an estimate-beating 10.7% rise in first-half sales at constant exchange rates after the market close Thursday, as demand for its $2,000 cashmere sweaters and "quiet luxury" aesthetic continues apace. Preliminary second quarter revenues came in 342.6 million euros ($400.5 million), ahead of the 341.4 million estimated, according to Jefferies, which dubbed the gains "industry-topping." Brunello Cucinelli's "ability to drive [double-digit] growth across all regions will come as of little surprise," the analyst wrote in a note Thursday. "These results highlight resilience and on-going, sector leading momentum," RBC Capital Markets analysts added. The company also pointed to a solid start to July and confirmed its outlook for around 10% sales growth in 2025 and 2026. The results give an early read on the outlook for the luxury sector as second-quarter earnings kick off in earnest next week with Cartier-owner Richemont. However, analysts expressed doubt over broad-based growth for the beleaguered sector, as President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs threaten to dampen consumer spending even at the top end. European luxury names LVMH, Kering, Moncler, Richemont and Hermes all traded lower Friday. Brunello Cucinelli also swung lower after starting the session in the green. The luxury sector is expected to face a considerable hit from U.S. import duties, given its reliance on localized, niche production. In the meantime, firms have flagged any associated macroeconomic downturn and dampening of consumer sentiment as a key concern. Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative director of the eponymous brand, on Thursday described the tariff threat as "extraordinary" and demanding "utmost attention." Nevertheless, he said that the company was focused on what it can control. "Each of us should commit even more deeply to changing what can be changed, and to accepting that which lies beyond our control," he said in a statement accompanying the results. For the top-end brand, that looks set to include price rises. The company said it plans to raise U.S. prices by around 3% to 4% in the second half of the year as a result of higher import duties. That follows worldwide price hikes of 3% to 3.5% in the first half, according to Jefferies. The Italian fashion house has so far shown its ability to pass on costs to consumers even in tough times, reporting several consecutive quarters of solid growth. Questions remain over whether other brands will be able to follow suit. "[Brunello Cucinelli] screens very well relative to peers amid the sector's downside risk to margins," UBS added in a note Friday.
