Berluti

A luxury French house celebrated for its exceptional leather craftsmanship, timeless menswear, and refined elegance, Berluti was founded in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti. An Italian-born shoemaker, the maison began as a bespoke shoemaking house serving discerning clientele who valued impeccable quality and artisanal expertise. Over the decades, Berluti has become synonymous with sophisticated men’s style and some of the world’s finest handcrafted leather shoes.

The brand gained international recognition for its signature use of Venezia leather, a uniquely developed calfskin that can be hand-patinated to create rich, nuanced colors with remarkable depth and character. This distinctive patina, perfected by successive generations of the Berluti family, has become one of the house’s defining signatures, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike.

Originally renowned exclusively for bespoke footwear, Berluti gradually expanded into leather accessories before launching its first ready-to-wear menswear collection in 2011. Today, the maison offers a complete luxury wardrobe, including tailored clothing, bags, belts, wallets, and travel accessories, all united by a commitment to craftsmanship, understated sophistication, and timeless design.

With boutiques in major cities around the world, Berluti continues to represent the pinnacle of French luxury for the modern gentleman, blending over a century of savoir-faire with contemporary elegance.

Did you know that Andy Warhol himself visited Berluti’s Paris shop in the 1960s? Warhol requested a bespoke square-toed loafer, which was innovatively crafted by Olga Berluti. This collaboration resulted in the iconic “Andy” loafer, a symbol of rebellious elegance that remains a house classic in Berluti’s permanent collection.