Berluti
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Berluti is a company that manufactures and retails a very exclusive luxury brand of shoes and boots solely for men. It is known for its unique leather finishing. It also makes and sells a line of leather goods such as belts, bags, and wallets with similar finish.
It is based in Paris on the rue Marbeuf. It was founded in 1895 by Italian Alessandro Berluti and is now helmed by his descendant, Olga Berluti. The LVMH
group acquired Berluti in 1993. The brand has very limited distribution—in the US it can only be found at their New York store and five select Barneys New York
locations, while in Europe it is limited to eight Berluti boutiques.
Past clients include Elizabeth Arden, Robert De Niro, Andy Warhol, and Gérard Depardieu.Yves Saint Laurent, Arnold Schwarzeneger & Bryan Ferry.
It is based in Paris on the rue Marbeuf. It was founded in 1895 by Italian Alessandro Berluti and is now helmed by his descendant, Olga Berluti. The LVMH
LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton S.A., better known as LVMH, is a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France, France. The company was formed after the 1987 merger of fashion house Louis Vuitton with Moët Hennessy, a company formed after the 1971 merger...
group acquired Berluti in 1993. The brand has very limited distribution—in the US it can only be found at their New York store and five select Barneys New York
Barneys New York
Barneys New York is a chain of luxury department stores headquartered in New York City. The chain owns large stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Scottsdale, and smaller stores in other locations across the United States.Brands sold include...
locations, while in Europe it is limited to eight Berluti boutiques.
Past clients include Elizabeth Arden, Robert De Niro, Andy Warhol, and Gérard Depardieu.Yves Saint Laurent, Arnold Schwarzeneger & Bryan Ferry.