Berluti
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Founder | Alessandro Berluti |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Antoine Arnault (chairman, 2011–2023), Isabella Capece Galeota (director of image and communications since 2014) |
| Products | Shoes, boots, belts, bags, wallets, bespoke and ready-to-wear menswear, sunglasses |
| Parent | LVMH |
| Website | www |
Berluti is a prestigious French menswear label renowned for its expertise in leather goods, offering a range that includes shoes, boots, belts, bags, wallets, as well as both bespoke and ready-to-wear apparel. The brand was founded in 1895 by Italian craftsman Alessandro Berluti and is headquartered on rue Marbeuf in Paris. In 1993, Berluti became part of the LVMH luxury group.
In 2023, the brand made its comeback to Paris Fashion Week without appointing a creative director; the most recent was Kris Van Assche, who served from 2018 to 2021.
History
Alessandro Berluti founded the company in 1895, with Olga Squeri (also known as Olga Berluti) later taking leadership roles. The acquisition by LVMH occurred in 1993. Berluti broadened its scope in 2012 by acquiring the Parisian tailoring house Arnys and unveiling its inaugural prêt-à-porter menswear line.
In 2011, Olga Berluti assumed the role of creative director for the Berluti Art division. Between 2011 and 2023, Antoine Arnault—son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault and chairman of Loro Piana—oversaw Berluti’s operations. Isabella Capece Galeota joined as director of image and communications in 2014.
During the period from 2011 to 2014, Berluti’s annual turnover surged from below €30 million to €100 million through diversifying its offerings, acquiring a bespoke workshop, and expanding its retail presence to 46 stores worldwide.
In 2013, the brand partnered with Dutch artist Maarten Baas on a sculptural project. A sunglasses line was introduced in collaboration with Oliver Peoples in 2017. Kris Van Assche refreshed the Berluti logo alongside M/M Paris in 2018.
All manufacturing of footwear and leather accessories takes place in Gaibanella near Ferrara, Italy, while the company’s administrative headquarters remain situated in Paris.
Berluti was responsible for designing the attire worn by the French delegation during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Creative directors
- 2011–2016: Alessandro Sartori
- 2016–2018: Haider Ackermann
- 2018–2021: Kris Van Assche
Recognition
In 2017, Business of Fashion included Berluti among the top 16 companies to work for within the fashion sector.
External links
- Official website of Berluti
- Berluti profile at LVMH Group
- YouTube tours inside Berluti boutiques located at Madison Avenue NYC, Ginza Tokyo, IFC Shanghai