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Alessandro Berluti was born in 1865 in Senigallia, a small village in the Italian region of the Marches. After having been trained as a cabinetmaker during his youth, he left his homeland at the age of 19 to try his skills abroad. He arrived in Paris in the late 19th century, a time when the city was experiencing an explosion of creative and artistic expansion. For a decade thereafter, Alessandro worked as a shoemaker, crafting bespoke shoes for clients of international renown, men and women alike, including such sophisticated celebrities such as Isadora Duncan and Elisabeth Arden. His keen eye for aesthetic lines, coupled with a passion for working with hardwood is essential for custom footwear craftsmanship which earned him a reputation as a talented shoemaker. He showed his skills in 1895 to create a new shoe. the Alessandro lace-up. And Berluti was born.

It was more than 120 years ago that Alessandro Berluti first inscribed his signature on a pair of shoes and, in doing so, founded Maison Berluti. From its early days, the Berluti style has been known for it's technical virtuosity and offbeat creativity that spring from its deep roots of savoir-faire in bespoke creation. Though Maison Berluti has kept up with the times, its spirit of craftsmanship has remained unchanged. We continue to innovate in each new chapter of the Maison’s story, pushing the limits of technique and style.

Bespoke is one of the foundations of Maison Berluti. Alessandro Berluti, a cabinetmaker by training, had an extraordinary talent for sculpting wood and impeccably balancing volumes. His artistry inspired every subsequent generation. Crafting a pair of bespoke shoes involves some 250 operations, 50 hours of assembly and three appointments with a Master Shoemaker. Many specialists are involved in making bespoke shoes: the last-maker, the pattern-maker, the cutter, the stitcher. It is the peerless savoir-faire of these and other artisans that makes a Berluti shoe unique.

The Berluti patina, developed in the 1980s, revolutionised the world of men’s shoes by incorporating nuanced colours at a time when most shoes were black or brown. The Venezia leather interacts beautifully with the colours, as they take on exquisite transparency and depth. The shoes exude life and character, as each patina is unique, born of the handiwork of the Maison’s expert colourists.

Established in Milan in 1967, Pomellato stands out on the international scene for its unique design, blending impeccable craftsmanship and contemporary spirit. Timeless and fashionable, the brand was the first to introduce the prêt-à-porter vision into the world of jewellery, infusing classic tradition with a new twist. Crafted by the hands of expert goldsmiths, its creations heighten colorful gems through innovative stone cutting and setting techniques, which over time have come to define a consistent, unmistakable and iconic style. The mission to bring the jewel out of the safe and wear it every day embodies the attitude and personality of the women who inspire the brand: self-confident, creative, sensual, unconventional.

Today Pomellato is a global luxury jewellery brand with over 60 flagship boutiques and corners around the world.

Pomellato is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories, which develops an ensemble of powerful Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands. For more information, please visit www.pomellato.com.

Restoration Hardware is the world's leading luxury home furnishings purveyor, offering furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware, decor, and outdoor, as well as products for baby and child.

Bernard Arnault has led the Group since 1989 and is the majority shareholder, pursuing a clearly focused vision: make LVMH the world leader in luxury. An unprecedented portfolio of iconic brands makes LVMH unique in the world, a Group that has continued to grow and thrive since its founding.

LVMH's development initially centered on acquiring brands, bringing them the benefits of the Group's proven expertise, nurturing their growth while respecting their distinctive identities. All LVMH Maisons share a strong belief that the desirability of their products is intimately linked to their sustainability. This is why LVMH has always ensured that product manufacturing complies with the highest ethical, environmental and social standards.

Corporate philanthropy in support of the arts and culture has been a cornerstone of the Group since its creation and a guiding force behind its development. This philanthropy resonates with the values of skilled professionalism, excellence and creativity shared by our Maisons, values that characterize their artistic, cultural and social contributions. Initiated by Bernard Arnault in 2006, the Fondation Louis Vuitton opened to the public in 2014, a breathtaking embodiment of the philanthropy pursued by the Group and its Maisons.

With 75 Maisons in key sectors of the luxury industry—Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Fragrance & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, Selective retailing and Other activities, including Hospitality and Media—LVMH is now the world leader in luxury. The Group's economic footprint in the regions where it operates—80 countries around the world—extends far beyond simply business performance by creating value at multiple levels thanks to our activities.

The house of FENDI was established by Adele and Edoardo Fendi in Rome in 1925. The opening of the first FENDI boutique – a handbag shop and fur workshop followed. Soon winning international acclaim, FENDI emerged as a brand renowned for its elegance, craftsmanship, innovation and style.

In September 2020 Kim Jones is appointed Artistic Director of Couture and Womenswear, while Delfina Delettrez Fendi, fourth generation of the Fendi family, joins the Maison as Artistic Director of Jewelry.

Today FENDI is synonymous with quality, tradition, experimentation and creativity.

Watchfinder & Co. is a pre-owned luxury watch retailer founded in 2002 that buys, sells and part-exchanges premium watches from more than 50 brands. It operates as a multichannel business, combining online commerce with directly operated boutiques and showrooms and its own certified service centre.

Watchfinder was acquired by Richemont in 2018 and today sits within Richemont’s ‘Other’ business area, alongside the group’s Fashion & Accessories maisons.

Synonymous with British craftsmanship and design, dunhill is the foremost British men’s luxury House for today. A trusted destination of elevation, classicism, hedonism, and solace for our audience – offering understated, refined pieces across ready-to-wear, leather goods and hard luxury.

Leveraging a unique 130-year heritage and rich archive, we ensure uncompromising quality that lasts – echoing the pioneering spirit of our founder, Alfred Dunhill. Innovation and contemporaneity has always been a part of what we do – from our origins to the present day.

Having trained as an apprentice craftsman with his father’s equestrian saddlery and harness making business in 1893, the 21-year-old Alfred Dunhill inherited the enterprise. It is said of the young Dunhill that he had a passion for good craftsmanship, it became something of a religion to him. He immediately set about making changes, quick to take up the challenge he soon transformed his father’s original business to a supplier of accessories for the new age of motorcar.

Attention to detail, excellence, functionality, and a personalized approach sets us apart. We focus on our English style heritage as a consistent theme across all markets. The innate understanding we have of our country’s culture drives an authentic view that is relevant today and understood globally. A celebration of British elegance and masculinity.

To create something beautiful, enduring and of purpose takes time. The rarefied world of ‘Alfred Dunhill’ represents the very best of the House, where excellence, discretion and British craftsmanship take centre stage. We celebrate exclusivity with a unique, personalized approach that offers Bespoke tailoring and leather goods, Made-to-Measure and Made-to-Order shoes alongside limited edition hard luxury and leather pieces. An exceptional level of service is guaranteed.

From our London leather workshop to Bourdon House – our iconic Mayfair destination – the unique, innovative spirit of our founder, Alfred Dunhill, echoes through the corridors. Exquisite leather is considered, cut and shaped. Tailoring, a hallmark of English style, is allowed to shine. There’s a respect for tradition, evolved to be relevant today.