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Company type | Subsidiary of public company |
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Industry | Fashion |
Founded | 1895 |
Founder | Alessandro Berluti |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Shoes, boots, leatherware |
Owner | LVMH |
Website | www |
Berluti is a French leather maker that manufactures menswear, especially the leather finishing of calfskin, kangaroo leather and alligator skin [1] in its production of shoes and boots. It makes leather belts, bags, and wallets, as well as bespoke and ready-to-wear garments. Established in 1895 by Italian Alessandro Berluti of Marche, Berluti is based in Paris on rue Marbeuf. The brand was bought by LVMH in 1993. [2] The latest creative director was Kris Van Assche (2018-2021). [3]
Berluti was founded in 1895 by Italian Alessandro Berluti, and later run by Olga Squeri, also known as Olga Berluti. [4] The LVMH group acquired Berluti in 1993. In 2012, Berluti acquired Paris tailor house Arnys and launched its first prêt-à-porter menswear collections. [5]
In 2011, Olga Berluti was named creative director of the Berluti Art line. [6]
From 2011 to 2023, Berluti was headed by LVMH's CEO Bernard Arnault's son, Antoine Arnault, who also serves as the chairman of Loro Piana. [7] In March 2014, Isabella Capece Galeota became director of image and communications. [8] [9]
Between 2011 and 2014, Berluti increased its annual revenue from less than 30 million euros ($32.6 million) to €100 million ($109 million), having expanded its product offering, bought a custom atelier and increased its global store network to 46 boutiques. [10]
In 2013, Berluti worked with Dutch artist Maarten Baas on created a series of sculptures. [11]
In 2017, Berluti introduced a sunglass collection in collaboration with Oliver Peoples. [12]
In 2018, creative director Kris Van Assche reconfigured the existing Berluti logo based on one he found carved into a shoe last and devised with M/M Paris. [13]
All the footwear manufacturing and leather goods are produced in the town of Gaibanella in the municipality of Ferrara, [14] while Paris is the location of the corporate headquarters.
Berluti will design the French team's uniforms for the opening ceremony of the Olympics and Paralympics. [15]
In 2017 Business of Fashion named Berluti among the 16 best companies to work for in the fashion industry. [25]
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