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Brunello Cucinelli Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear: Raffia, Crochet and Disappearing Virtuosity

other · 2026-09-23

Brunello Cucinelli's Spring 2027 ready-to-wear line showcased remarkable technical skill through a camouflage theme. Raffia was ingeniously crafted into Viennese canework, while crochet designs were enhanced for added volume, and denim was refined to couture standards. A fitted blazer displayed an octagonal raffia pattern, echoed in soft, hand-crocheted knitwear featuring a dandelion design and a wool jumper labeled "Botanical Lace." The collection incorporated crochet and embroidery techniques to introduce volume and transparency. Styling paired these elements with masculine shirts, cargo trousers, ankle-tied pants, long skirts, and shorts. The blazers and blousons highlighted crochet's finesse, blending materials like raffia and organza, demonstrating Cucinelli's talent for making complex craftsmanship appear effortless.

Key facts

  • Brunello Cucinelli presented its Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection
  • Raffia was translated into Viennese canework, including a slim-fit blazer based on the octagonal Vienna straw pattern
  • Hand-crocheted knitwear used an unusually soft, matte raffia
  • A wool jumper featured a "Botanical Lace" treatment, and a cloudlike dandelion motif appeared wind-blown
  • Crochet, dimensional embroidery and special shaping techniques added volume and transparency to familiar stitches
  • Looks paired elaborate pieces with masculine shirts, cropped cargo trousers, ankle-tied pants, long skirts and abbreviated shorts
  • Materials mixed raffia with organza, sailor stripes with gold flashes, and structured cottons with handmade surfaces
  • The collection's stated aim was to make virtuoso handwork appear effortless rather than demonstrative

Entities

Artists

  • Brunello Cucinelli

Institutions

  • Brunello Cucinelli
  • Vogue

Locations

  • Vienna
  • Austria

Sources