Celebrating over 130 years of savoir- faire, innovation, and impeccable craftsmanship, luxury brand Berluti embraces the concept of Phylogeny the biological idea of new branches forming from a single ancestral tree. Through this lens, the Maison celebrates the three distinct branches of its expertise, all rooted in its iconic leather craftsmanship. Set within the historic Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation—a space known for culture and refinement—Berluti reflects on its rich heritage while putting a spotlight on three parts of its refined style.
On his journey from Italy to Paris, Alessandro Berluti crafted his first shoe for a troupe of actors—a simple folded leather design that quietly sparked a legacy. By 1895, it had transformed into an elegant lace-up worn by the city’s most refined men, laying the foundation
for Berluti’s enduring craftsmanship.
His descendants—Torello, Talbinio, and Olga—carried this spirit forward, refining the Maison’s signature sense of Démesure, a bold approach to proportion and form. Today, these silhouettes stand tall on sculptural columns inside the Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation’s dining rooms, a tribute to how Berluti sculpts style across generations.
The latest evolution is Mont Thabor which is named after Berluti’s first Paris address. With angular lines and deep patina shades, it reflects the collection’s architectural elegance, achieved through artisans mastering nearly a thousand nuances of the colour black. Alongside, new interpretations of the Alessandro—Parade and Alto—lead into the revival of the Stellar sneaker. First launched in 2015 and revived in a softer form, the Stellar captures Berluti’s way of evolving without ever losing its roots, where heritage and innovation grow side by side.
Designed in 1947 by the Left Bank tailor Arnys for none other than architect Le Corbus Forestière jacket was created with function and elegance in mind. He wanted a jacket that could take him straight from the drafting table to dinner, no outfit change needed. The result was a hybrid between a hunting jacket and chore coat, inspired by the all-day silhouettes worn by hunters in Sologne’s forests.
The Forestière stayed under the radar until 2010, when Arnys merged into the world of Berluti. Sharing both clients and a love for craftsmanship, Berluti delved into the Arnys archives and revived key pieces. Reimagined with a modern workwear edge, today’s Forestière blends heritage tailoring with contemporary ease. Available in short or long cuts, it’s made for layering, mixing materials, and styling your own way.
Since Berluti launched its first bags two decades ago with the Jour line, they’ve become staples for the refined traveller. Périple, meaning journey, evokes the thrill of movement and escape. But traditional Venezia leather, with all its beauty, brought a certain rigidity that didn’t always fit modern life. Now, with advances in leatherwork, the Maison unveils the Périple—its newest bag line—crafted for flexibility without losing its signature polish.
Inside the kitchen of the Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation, the process is laid bare: every leather piece neatly arranged like a chef’s mise en place, each one essential to a craft that’s part precision, part poetry. Supple yet structured, the Périple is designed for the pace of today’s city journeys, especially on two wheels. Still, at its core, it remains unmistakably Berluti—thoughtful, elevated, and built to go the distance.
With its signature leaf-shaped details, edge binding, and U-zip opening, the Périple may be new, but it carries all the unmistakable codes of Berluti. Soft, sculpted, and designed to move with you, it’s only the beginning—with a messenger, pouch, and full-sized weekender set to follow soon.
Like a tree rooted in 130 years of solid flair, Berluti continues to grow new expressions of style from its core branches—gracefully extending from head to toe, each evolution a quiet testament to the Maison’s enduring legacy of sartorial elegance.
