Berluti collaborates with Bang & Olufsen

Written by: Poppy Skinner Created: 01 June 2021

When fashion meets tech

Bringing together two of the finest names in their respective fields, the famed French menswear fashion house, Berluti, have teamed up with Danish audio masters Bang & Olufsen for a limited-edition Audiovisual series. The collaboration honours the heritage and craftsmanship associated with both ‘Maisons’ and combines some of Bang & Olufsen’s most iconic products with Berluti’s emblematic Venezia leather in a collection of six pieces centred around craftsmanship, form and function. 

Here are our highlights from the collection

Beosound A1 2nd Gen Berluti Edition

Bang & Olufsen’s award-winning, waterproof, dustproof and portable Bluetooth speaker not only has an 18 hour playtime but also has 360-degree omnidirectional powerful sound, built-in Alexa and a three-microphone array for a perfect speakerphone experience. Given the Berluti twist, it now has a Berluti calf leather cord and leather logo on top of the speaker for a fine fashion finish. 

Beoplay H95 Berluti Edition

Launched originally just last year, these are Bang&Olufsen's very first wireless headphones which deliver perfect sound quality, ideal comfort and effective noise cancellation. Now, with a Berluti twist, the headband features Berluti’s trademark Venezia leather with a TDM Intenso patina and the Maison’s embossed logo and the ear cushions have been crafted from the finest soft lambskin to match the headband. 

Beosound Balance Berluti Edition

While home speakers aren't by any stretch a new invention, this one certainly takes the cake for being the most beautiful. When it comes to the tech, the hidden touch interface lights up when being approached, has a built-in Google Assistant, enables you to chose from powerful and room-filling options for music experiences, amongst many more features. So, when it comes to the Berluti edition, Berluti's Venezia leather wraps around the wooden base to match the dark knit of the main fabric. Soft to the touch, the leather base is embossed with both brands logos and is finished with hand stitching. 

Speaking of the collaboration, Berluti said:  “Berluti and Bang & Olufsen are a perfect match, bringing together a common passion for excellence. Bang & Olufsen’s cutting-edge philosophy, technological innovation and state-of-the-art design run parallel to the Maison’s focus on craftsmanship and to its continually evolving lifestyle collection.”

Christoffer Poulsen, SVP of Product Management & Brand Partnering at Bang & Olufsen added: “For nearly a century, Bang & Olufsen has been pushing the boundaries of audio technology and the company continues to sit at the forefront of acoustic innovation. Together with Berluti, we are bringing the best of artisanship to the fore with our expertise in sound and design, and Berluti’s knowledge in leather craftsmanship to create a truly remarkable collection.”

Written by: Poppy Skinner

Poppy covers a wide range of topics at Billionaire, having spent the past 13 years at companies including Singapore Tatler, Her World Plus and Harpers Bazaar UK. She has a passion for fashion, jewellery and travel as well as an avaricious fascination with crime novels. Follow her at poppypskinner on Instagram.