Five generations ago, the world of men’s fashion had yet to meet one of its strongest players, Berluti. What began as a leap of faith has now turned into a global powerhouse that has just celebrated its 130th anniversary. As the brand unveils the its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, Berluti continues to do what it does best in telling a story through its dashing patinas and apparel. It does this simultaneously while reaffirming its global presence, as proven by the opening of its new boutique in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Located on the first floor of Plaza Indonesia, the dashing interior of Berluti’s new 120-square metre boutique amplifies the fashion house’s concept of modern elegance. The rich interior highlights a wide array of colours and aptly captures the multidimensionality of the brand’s patinas.
A selection of high-quality shoes and bags sit handsomely on the wooden racks, destined for the debonair Berluti man. On both ends of the room, one can continue to explore the brand’s offerings, including the suave pieces of the Fall/Winter 2025 collection, and for the first time ever in Indonesia, ready-to-wear garments. This development adds an extra layer of excitement to the boutique opening.
After 13 decades, founder Alessandro Berluti’s ethos continues to run deep in the brand’s veins. Guided by its own history, this year’s collection touches on the theme of Phylogeny, which is the growth of new branches or families that originate from the same tree trunk. It is there at the drawing rooms of the Simone & Cino Del Duca Foundation that Berluti brings its sketches to life, delivering three distinct styles that highlights its masterful ways.
No stranger to the industry, Berluti’s unveiling of the new Démesure, Forestière, and Périple fills today’s fashion gaps with rich heritage. When founder Alessandro Berluti made his first pair of shoes in 1895, which he crafted to aid his travel companions’ needs, he had planted the seed that would eventually flourish into generations of traditions. One such tradition, the Démesure, is brought back this year in a new stylised version. Through the Mont Thabor shoes, Berluti presents its leather in newly exaggerated ways, both through the dramatic silhouette and deep shade of black. Also presented in a new light are the decade-old Stellar sneakers, which have undergone major changes and is made softer than ever before.
Although patinas are certainly the brand’s forte, Berluti’s vast range of apparel also carries tales as old as time. The Forestière makes its reappearance in this year’s collection, ready to offer warmth and sophistication for the oncoming winter. Made in various lengths, the new jacket offers a timeless cross between casual and work outerwear. Its versatility is likened to prior Forestière jackets that have brightened Berluti’s history for the past 15 years. The original 1947 jacket by Arnys was created for Le Corbusier, a renowned Swiss-French architect, who requested for a versatile jacket that could accompany him to both work and formal occasions.
The last of the three styles for this year’s timeless collection, Périple, is a sequel to Berluti’s legendary bags that have been making waves since 2005. To maintain the quality of its creations, the leading brand has had to think of innovative structures and ways to soften its leather. In this collection, its celebrated discoveries are exemplified by the Périple’s Venezia Softy leather and a plethora of handsome bags that feature different facets of the brand. Compared to the rich chocolate Périple and the personal letter it carries on its leather, the versatile Luti 38 bag is made in a deep black shade that complements the mysterious Démesure shoes. From its legendary shoes to its artisanal bags, each Berluti piece retains a piece of its founder’s high-calibre artistry and deep ardour for fashion.
