It’s not so much that they are few and far between but that they aren’t always done to such a standard, so when a collection explodes onto the menswear show schedule that just exudes luxury craftsmanship every step of the way it’s a moment that should be treasured. Creative director Alessandro Sartori initiated luxury with a capital L for Berluti’s 120th birthday this year and did so with aplomb but kept everything easy, comfortable and agile all the while.
Often, you’ll see others make the mistake of making everything too stuffy but not Sartori, fluidly lining up look after look of sleek leather jackets and cashmere turtlenecks. The rich rusty colour combinations were on point and remained youthful but conscious of what constitutes a smart ensemble nonetheless. Sartori has stepped up to plate without missing a step to produce a consist spread of 51 looks, certainly no short order, and then expanded the collections horizons by introducing some chic deep jewel tones.
For the most part, this was a show that owed a hell of a lot to a legacy so steeped in indisputable mastery but on account of the so sartorially cognizant Sartori, elevated its impact. At Glass, we’re already counting down the days until we can get our hands on that supple leather and enter the impeccable world of Berluti.
by Liam Feltham
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