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Even as other luxury brands hesitate to predict business trends amid the uncertainties of the pandemic, Cucinelli is sticking with its 10-year growth projections for 2019-2028, with sales seen doubling in the period.

Even as other luxury brands hesitate to predict business trends amid the uncertainties of the pandemic, Cucinelli is sticking with its 10-year growth projections for 2019-2028, with sales seen doubling in the period.

First-quarter revenues for the Italian group fell 2.9 percent at constant exchange rates to €156.7 million ($170.24 million).

First-quarter revenues for the Italian group fell 2.9 percent at constant exchange rates to €156.7 million ($170.24 million).

Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.

Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.

In our latest CEO Talk, BoF sits down with Brunello Cucinelli to discuss the unique business philosophy behind his cashmere and luxury lifestyle business, which generated $444 million in revenue in 2013.

In our latest CEO Talk, BoF sits down with Brunello Cucinelli to discuss the unique business philosophy behind his cashmere and luxury lifestyle business, which generated $444 million in revenue in 2013.
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SOLOMEO, Italy — Brunello Cucinelli said he’s optimistic about his namesake cashmere clothier’s prospects amid strong demand for the most exclusive

SOLOMEO, Italy — Brunello Cucinelli said he’s optimistic about his namesake cashmere clothier’s prospects amid strong demand for the most exclusive
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