Corneliani

Ornate façades and regal splendour – Lake Como’s hotels offer a postcard of classic Italian opulence. But look past the grandiose villas of a bygone era and set your sights on , the Lombardy region’s paragon of modern luxury.⁠
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Redefining indulgence since its 2016 opening, Il Sereno offers a refreshing departure from the typical lago-side getaway. Its sleek, contemporary design and intimate ambiance calls to the Corneliani man – he who favours an alternative path of wanderlust.⁠
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Renowned architect Patricia Urquiola eschews the traditional ostentatious hotels on Como’s pristine shores with a minimalist aesthetic defined by expansive glass walls and rich, natural materials. Interiors spotlight artisan furnishings and a robust, earthy palette, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. Not just a place to stay, Il Sereno is a destination where contemporary style and organic beauty converge – an enviable escape into a new era of luxury, lesser-seen on social feeds.⁠
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Yet tradition does have its place alongside modernity – an ethos also at the core of Corneliani – and Il Sereno looks to heritage with a Michelin-starred restaurant, Il Sereno al Lago, where the region’s gastronomic classics are enhanced by innovation. History is also celebrated on the lake’s glassy waters, where a bespoke excursion on the hotel’s custom-built boat nods to Como’s storied maritime past.⁠
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At the 28th Festivaletteratura Corneliani spotlights the refined poetic of Emmanuel Carrère, sponsoring the author's dialogue with Italian writer Vincenzo Latronico over the deepest and most controversial themes of our era.

Hollywood loves a stereotype. One such ’60s cliché was the “Latin Lover”. Olive skin, easy charm, an extrovert with effortless s*x appeal, Marcello Mastroianni was the poster boy – something which endlessly puzzled him. ⁠
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The characters that made him famous in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and 8 1/2 were hardly archetypal Romeos. But that sense of fragility and vulnerability – translated into his clothing – was what gave his flawed characters real human depth, earning him a place as a Corneliani Style Legend. The reason Mastroianni was mistaken for the “Latin Lover” trope is that he looked so good – ice cool, poised, enigmatic and alluringly s*xy, even if the screen personas had love-life trouble. ⁠
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Mastroianni’s Fellini-era look is easy to catalogue; a dark suit (shoulders softer than the norm) worn with a white or blue shirt (occasionally striped), a black tie and sunglasses (worn indoors at night, importantly). The famed Trevi Fountain scene in La Dolce Vita has all the elements present and correct, becoming a look that spawned infinite imitators – the definition of an icon. ⁠
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But it was the film Marriage Italian Style that saw him pull out all the sartorial stops: a chalk-stripe, three-piece with a red carnation buttonhole was the epitome of the suave and sophisticated businessman. Later, his double-breasted tweed overcoat is a study in Italian elegance. Even the rumpled linen suit and undone tie towards the end of the movie is carried off with considerable panache, signifying a man undone by fate. “Latin Lover”? No, not really. Italian Style Legend? Si, si, si.⁠
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Sartorial expertise, at your service. Our artisan tailors craft bespoke pieces as unique as the man who wears it. Request an appointment and discover made-to-measure excellence at our Milan atelier.⁠
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To the Corneliani man, clothes aren’t just decorative – they embody indisputable taste, an appreciation of craft and visionary style. But this isn’t confined to the realm of the wardrobe, and his interiors are equally well curated. The sure-fire mark of homeware finesse? Fornasetti.⁠
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Transcending trends and lending itself to infinite styles – a reflection of our own design ethos – Fornasetti stands as a stalwart of artistic elegance and Italian flair, effortlessly infusing Surrealism with Neoclassicism and modernity via the image of operatic muse, Lina Cavalieri. A motif synonymous with the house’s identity, it’s a testament to the eponymous founder’s genius – the ability to transform a single image through infinite iterations, each more intriguing than the last.⁠
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Whether a silk-screened table, meticulously hand-painted plate or piece of furniture with a whimsical twist, striking monochromes and opulent gold palettes ensure a visual feast is always on the menu. But beyond its beauty, Fornasetti’s allure lies in its narrative depth – as sentiment imbued across Corneliani collections. Inviting a glimpse into a world of wonder, intricate details and hidden stories are woven into its designs, urging you to take a closer look.⁠
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Every Corneliani piece is a canvas on which our skilled tailors bring their art to life. Discover contemporary cuts and refined fabrications of our spring/summer collection on site now.⁠
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One step ahead of the curve, the Corneliani man isn’t one for clichéd resorts or well-trodden tourist haunts, his wanderlust takes him in search of a destination that lies untouched, with all the charm of Italy’s rich heritage and all the elegance of his own distinct style. His sights are set on Tropea. ⁠
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Perched atop a cliff on Calabria’s breathtaking coastline, Tropea is one of southern Italy’s best-kept secrets. Legend has it that Hercules himself laid the foundations of this ancient town, and a meander through its winding labyrinth of cobbled alleyways and striking, centuries-old architecture sees the mythology come to life. ⁠
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Here, true charm lies in unassuming beauty. With vibrant façades draped in cascading flowers, striped deckchairs lining its picture-perfect beaches and palm trees dotted throughout tiny piazzas, there’s a distinct 1950s air about the town – though nothing passé. ⁠
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Sweeping panoramas of Tropea’s picture-perfect white sands, kissed by crystal-clear waters, make for grid-worthy viewing, though in a world where authentic, undiscovered havens are evermore rare, you might want to keep this one to yourself.⁠
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Meet the Milestones. Part of a collection of seasonless mainstays, the Thumper jacket is created to go the distance. Inspired by motorbiking, the pleasure of the journey and the freeness found on the open road, its style boasts signature refinement, yet imbues relaxed emotion, with a design pulse that always follows the rev of the engine.⁠
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Each month, we ask a photographer to picture a Corneliani Travel Jacket on someone, somewhere in the world. These shots – including portraits of himself – were taken by Swiss photographer Cyrill Matter on the stunning Isola del Giglio, a postcard of sun-kissed shores and verdant peaks off the Tuscan coast.

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Each month, we ask a photographer to picture a Corneliani Travel Jacket on someone, somewhere in the world. These shots – including portraits of himself – were taken by Swiss photographer Cyrill Matter on the stunning Isola del Giglio, a postcard of sun-kissed shores and verdant peaks off the Tuscan coast.⁠
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New stitches, distinct details and three-dimensional textures punctuate summer separates. Discover the pieces to get acquainted with now.⁠
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Just landed: destination summer. The Circle Collection – a capsule of sustainably crafted daily wear – is forward-thinking in both style and ethics. Natural and organic fibres call for the season's sun-soaked skies, while playful prints speak to laid-back days.⁠
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Sartorial metamorphosis is in Corneliani’s DNA: not only looking to our tailoring heritage, our designs move with the modern man. It’s this shared penchant for perfectly executed evolution that makes Bob Dylan a Style Legend. ⁠
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When Dylan first appeared in New York in 1961, his look was “quintessential Midwestern working man” – jeans, work boots and a checked shirt. His man-of-the-people image back then was best captured on the cover of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. “Ragamuffin” is what later on-off lover Joan Baez even came to call him. ⁠
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But by 1965, Dylan was a changed man. Tired of the “folk” tag, he emerged with an electric sound and a new edge. Embodying London’s Carnaby Street, tight black trousers, pointed boots, impenetrably dark shades and polka-dot shirts (a future wardrobe cornerstone) saw him enter an extraordinarily ostentatious era – the “ragamuffin” was gone. ⁠
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Dylan had morphed into an aloof rock star, fusing James Dean cool and John Lennon wit his own unshakable confidence. Enter his “electric phase”: a dark, high-buttoned jacket with drainpipe trousers, and Cuban heels. Leather, houndstooth or corduroy jackets were acceptable alternatives. Sunglasses not optional.⁠
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Effortless neutrals and earthy rusts. New enduring hues underscore spring/summer 2024. Discover the curation on site now.⁠
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Ready to walk on the style side? Discover the Earthly sneaker on site now.⁠
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Timeless in both design and the memories it preserves, the Leica M11 is in focus on our Corneliani Loves list as a legend reinvented; it stays true to the 1954 original, while still pushing boundaries. ⁠
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Its iconic styling continues the legacy of its predecessors: a pebbled leatherette cover encircles its body, contrasted by its full-metal housing made of magnesium and aluminum. Today, its cleverly optimised design sits even lighter in your hand – a mere 100 grams – yet it’s heavy on the state-of-the-art specs. ⁠
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A masterpiece in the realm of imaging technology, innovative filters, dynamic range and multi-field light metering guarantee gallery-worthy images in every lighting situation – whether it be capturing bright sun-soaked shores or after-dark moments. ⁠
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But its true genius lies in what it doesn’t do. These cameras deliberately don’t offer everything that’s technically possible, instead focusing on what is truly useful. Staying true to this ethos since its first creation, the Leica M11 captures the perfect balance between heritage and technical innovation – also at the core of Corneliani’s philosophy. ⁠
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Each month, we ask a photographer to picture a Corneliani Travel Jacket somewhere in the world. These shots, including self portraits, were taken by photographer Edd Horder in London, where he views the city from a lesser-seen and entirely unique perspective: on the river.⁠
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The Corneliani credo: masculine elegance stems from a relaxed yet elevated attitude, where tailoring heritage is renewed with modern nuances, attuned to the style and pace of global living.⁠
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Suits become the protagonist of unforgettable evenings. Discover Corneliani Code – a collection designed with occasion in mind – on site now.⁠
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Classic cuts, contemporary attitude: get acquainted with the eco-friendly Circle Collection, now on site.⁠
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To Corneliani, Frank Sinatra is the style blueprint. His sartorial edicts are legendary: no brown footwear after sundown; tailored suits always in black or midnight blue after dark – never, ever brown; no tuxedos on Sundays; shirt cuffs must extend half an inch from the jacket sleeve; trousers should break just above the shoe. He truly did it his way. ⁠
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But Sinatra’s guidelines did take a while to evolve into his own distinct style. The ’40s saw the skinny-framed crooner swamped by his clothes, the lapels too wide, the jackets too long. His mature style emerged in the ’50s, with tailor Sy Devore narrowing Sinatra’s lapels and ditching the turn-ups on trousers, creating a look we love for its modernity even today. An expert at flattering silhouettes – something at the core of Corneliani Code – Sinatra’s penchant for a high waist gave the illusion of height and long legs. ⁠
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Always the best dressed in the room, Sinatra left us with two things that will stand the test of time: his music and those sartorial rules of engagement for a man about town.⁠
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Adventure is calling, and the Flybridge vest answers. Smart yet sporty, its technical water-repellent and ultra-light fabric takes inspiration from untamed life on deck, while its reversible design is made to enhance the passions of the Corneliani man: style and substance.⁠
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Sweeping vineyard hills under sun-soaked Tuscan skies, good company, excellent suits – summer wedding season is elevated with Corneliani Code.⁠
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With its Vibram XS TREK technology and intergrated EVA tread, the Earthly sneaker is lighter than air, but heavy on impact. ⁠
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Imbued with boldness and casual flair, our sustainable Circle Collection is a distinctive style selection with cosmopolitan attitude. Anchored in the precision of tradition, these pieces play with modernity via colours, graphics and signature details.⁠
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Perusing Italy’s galleries is a regular fixture on cultured agendas. But where’s next for the Corneliani man who’s always seeking the extraordinary? Gibellina Nuova, the Sicilian city that’s a living art installation. ⁠
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Travel through the Belice Valley’s rolling hills and you’re arrested by a towering star-shaped structure that appears as if postmodern Roman gates to the city. Left in ruins after a 1968 earthquake, Gibellina 2.0 was rebuilt by world-famous artists and architects with utopian ambition. ⁠
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It’s now home to one of the world’s largest pieces of art that you’ve never heard of: Alberto Burri’s Grande Cretto. A colossal sheath of concrete that entombs the old town’s remains, visitors can walk through the crevices that map its long-forgotten streets. ⁠
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Surrealist piazzas are inspired by the paintings of de Chirico, brutalist churches see striking aluminium meet dazzling white concrete, and great sky spaces set off the architecture for Instagrammable moments at every turn. Gibellina's artwork was way ahead of social media’s time – when will it feature on yours?⁠
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Artful plays on light and texture see summer looks imbued with fresh optimism. Find just-landed pieces destined for your wardrobe on site now.⁠
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Set the tone for summer elegance with the robust, earthy brown hues that permeate our spring/summer 2024 collection.⁠
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A seafaring Milestone: the Flybridge Jacket. Inspired by the art of sailing and life on deck, its lightweight, sporty silhouette is built for all weathers, long days offshore and harbour nights lulled by ocean waves. The sea breeze is calling, discover the collection on site now.⁠
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