Brunello Cucinelli’s High Summer 2025 menswear capsule feels like a sea breeze dressed in tailoring. Rooted in the quiet confidence of the Italian maison, the collection is inspired by the world of offshore sailing – specifically the grace and power of the J Class yacht. It’s a reference that sails throughout the capsule, not in loud graphics or overt themes, but in the fluid cuts, weightless layers, and the sense of restrained elegance that defines the entire offering.
What sets this season apart is the brand’s choice to explore materials with a tactile sensibility that matches the mood of high summer. Abaca, a water-resistant fibre traditionally used in marine craftsmanship, makes its way into tailored pieces – blended with virgin wool and silk for a finish that feels somewhere between denim and raw silk. The result is a fabric that looks relaxed but holds its form, bringing just the right amount of structure to a season defined by ease.
The palette is split between two stories. One leans into nautical tradition (panama and navy) while the other adds unexpected notes of cherry and beige. It’s a pairing that refreshes without disrupting the house’s refined aesthetic. There’s an energy to the colour choices that reads as deliberate rather than decorative. Whether seen in jacquard knits or drawstring Bermudas, each hue has a place in the summer wardrobe’s rhythm.
Details have always been where Cucinelli’s menswear earns its distinction, and this capsule is no different. Rope-style piping, subtle sailboat embroideries, and maritime graphics show up across cardigans, cotton-blend outerwear and soft-shouldered blazers. There’s a purpose to every finish, a lived-in elegance that suggests time spent near the sea without veering into costume.
Beyond tailoring, the capsule gives knitwear the spotlight. Striped polos, openwork layers, and nautical intarsia offer texture without the weight, designed to transition from coastal escapes to evening terrace dinners with ease. Outerwear stays featherlight and functional – crafted in microfiber and bonded cotton, with leather detailing where it counts.
The accessories, too, stick to this vision: washed suede espadrilles, canvas bags trimmed in buffalo leather, and woven belts that feel quietly indulgent. Everything’s designed to layer, travel, and move. In true Cucinelli fashion, this is a collection built not to impress, but to express – softly, luxuriously, and without breaking a sweat.