From the medieval Solomeo hamlet to sun-soaked Southern California, Oliver Peoples and refined fashion house Brunello Cucinelli have embarked on their first collaboration for an eyewear collection. Infused with architectural influences from Solomeo, and references to the glamour of classic Italian cinema, the five-style collaboration marries their pioneering heritage and embodies the craftsmanship and humanistic standards of both brands. It’s also the first eyewear endeavor for Brunello Cucinelli and notably, the first ever collaboration for the brand.
The search for harmony in shapes, keen research into color, and utmost attention to creation have been the driving forces when designing the collection. The use of natural and refined colors, enhanced by the combination of frames and lenses, has created a palette that embodies the aesthetic of the Italian brand. The experience of Oliver Peoples has made it possible to combine the harmony of shapes with a fit that guarantees comfort and lightness. The precious details and fine materials complete the offer, adding a note of contemporary elegance to the entire collection.
“For the design process, working with Cucinelli’s team was seamless. We spoke the same design language as we both champion the process of crafting something simple yet incredibly special – through the use of purposeful materials and intricate details. For this reason, the collection is characterized by a luxurious simplicity.” - Giampiero Tagliaferri, Creative Director of Oliver Peoples.
"It is an immense honor to collaborate with Brunello Cucinelli. This is a fully natural collaboration, as both brands identify with craftsmanship, value tradition and draw inspiration from history and everything around them.” - Rocco Basilico, CEO of Oliver Peoples.
"I am honored by this very pleasant start to our partnership with Oliver Peoples, a company that has developed with extremely valuable and highly skilled products, exclusive for their contemporary, young and refined taste. I fully share the values of the majestic Luxottica and its founder, Cavalier Leonardo Del Vecchio, a man I hold in high esteem, with whom I share a love for our land and our people. In our entrepreneurial ventures we have supported the idea of preserving and beautifying those places that have inspired our lives.” - Brunello Cucinelli
The Oliver Peoples Brunello Cucinelli collection will be available globally starting October 2021 in Oliver Peoples and Brunello Cucinelli boutique and online, as well as at select wholesale partners.