Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli launched his eponymous label in 1978 with a collection of brightly colored cashmere knits. Still with cashmere at its core, the label has expanded to include a full range of exquisite men's wear and women's wear, introduced in 1994 and 2000 respectively.

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