Brunello Cucinelli presented its Fall–Winter 2026 Men’s Collection during Pitti Uomo, which opened on January 13, followed by a presentation held in Milan on January 16. The show drew a large and engaged audience, reflecting strong interest in the brand’s latest proposal.
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This season’s theme, ARS IMITATUR NATURAM, is derived from a principle attributed to Aristotle and commonly translated as “art imitates nature.” For Brunello Cucinelli, the concept goes beyond a literal return to nature. Instead, it expands into a reflection on how humans engage with nature—through action, movement, and the way they dress.
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One of the most striking aspects of the collection was the seamless integration of utility garments—such as cargo trousers, Gurkha pants, and military- or workwear-inspired outerwear—with sartorial pieces including suits and blazers. Here, “nature” is not only understood as landscape, but also as exploration, adventure, and outdoor life—human activities that involve an ongoing dialogue with the natural world. Utility wear, military garments, and workwear are positioned as essential expressions of this relationship. Items such as cargo trousers, motorcycle trench coats, Jeep coats, shearling flight jackets, bomber jackets, and safari jackets combine practicality with the refined elegance distinctive to Brunello Cucinelli.
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Materials play a crucial role in shaping the collection’s depth and character. Shearling, suede, oiled cotton, cavalry twill, frosted corduroy, cashmere melton, and denim are enriched by British-inspired patterns such as houndstooth, herringbone, and Prince of Wales checks, alongside expressive knitwear that adds further texture and nuance.
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This season also embraces the beauty that emerges through time and wear, treating aging itself as a form of “nature.” Calf leather shoes finished to suggest creasing, distressed denim, garment-dyed cargo trousers, and vintage-treated metal buttons all carry visible traces of use. These elements lend the collection a quiet sense of authenticity. By deliberately pairing such utility and vintage details with suits, blazers, and ties, Brunello Cucinelli continues to refine its vision of contemporary tailoring.
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Why tailoring?
During a panel talk held at Pitti Uomo, a key principle of men’s style was discussed: respect for others. For Brunello Cucinelli, this value is entrusted to sartorial garments such as suits and blazers—not as rigid forms, but as expressions of attitude and consideration. Tailoring here is understood not as formality, but as a stance.
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Allowing vintage and utility pieces to naturally merge into everyday sartorial dress does more than modernize menswear. It also helps sustain the craftsmanship and spirit cultivated by Italian artisans, ensuring their skills are passed on to future generations. The Fall–Winter 2026 collection stands as one clear answer in an ongoing journey of exploration—one that seeks to renew tailoring while honoring its enduring human values.
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Courtesy of BRUNELLO CUCINELLI This season’s theme, ARS IMITATUR NATURAM, is derived from a principle attributed to Aristotle and commonly translated as “art imitates nature.” For Brunello Cucinelli, the concept goes beyond a literal return to nature. Instead, it expands into a reflection on how humans engage with nature—through action, movement, and the way they dress.
Courtesy of BRUNELLO CUCINELLI One of the most striking aspects of the collection was the seamless integration of utility garments—such as cargo trousers, Gurkha pants, and military- or workwear-inspired outerwear—with sartorial pieces including suits and blazers. Here, “nature” is not only understood as landscape, but also as exploration, adventure, and outdoor life—human activities that involve an ongoing dialogue with the natural world. Utility wear, military garments, and workwear are positioned as essential expressions of this relationship. Items such as cargo trousers, motorcycle trench coats, Jeep coats, shearling flight jackets, bomber jackets, and safari jackets combine practicality with the refined elegance distinctive to Brunello Cucinelli.
Courtesy of BRUNELLO CUCINELLIMaterials play a crucial role in shaping the collection’s depth and character. Shearling, suede, oiled cotton, cavalry twill, frosted corduroy, cashmere melton, and denim are enriched by British-inspired patterns such as houndstooth, herringbone, and Prince of Wales checks, alongside expressive knitwear that adds further texture and nuance.
Courtesy of BRUNELLO CUCINELLIThis season also embraces the beauty that emerges through time and wear, treating aging itself as a form of “nature.” Calf leather shoes finished to suggest creasing, distressed denim, garment-dyed cargo trousers, and vintage-treated metal buttons all carry visible traces of use. These elements lend the collection a quiet sense of authenticity. By deliberately pairing such utility and vintage details with suits, blazers, and ties, Brunello Cucinelli continues to refine its vision of contemporary tailoring.
Courtesy of BRUNELLO CUCINELLIWhy tailoring?
During a panel talk held at Pitti Uomo, a key principle of men’s style was discussed: respect for others. For Brunello Cucinelli, this value is entrusted to sartorial garments such as suits and blazers—not as rigid forms, but as expressions of attitude and consideration. Tailoring here is understood not as formality, but as a stance.
Courtesy of BRUNELLO CUCINELLIAllowing vintage and utility pieces to naturally merge into everyday sartorial dress does more than modernize menswear. It also helps sustain the craftsmanship and spirit cultivated by Italian artisans, ensuring their skills are passed on to future generations. The Fall–Winter 2026 collection stands as one clear answer in an ongoing journey of exploration—one that seeks to renew tailoring while honoring its enduring human values.
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