“Camilla and I complement each other. Our working dynamic is based on mutual respect, admiration and different creative approaches,” says Carolina Cucinelli. “Despite a nine-year age difference, we have a true connection, both personal and professional. Camilla is incredibly creative and knowledgeable about the product process: the search for materials, the design balance, and always making sure to respect the codes of the brand. I am a bit daring at times and try to push us toward new chapters. I am inspired by art, music and films. Together, we find balance and strive to design items that will bring beauty and effortless practicality to the life of women.”
It is this very harmony—of vision, talent and perspective—that defines their latest creation: the BC Duo bag collection for Brunello Cucinelli. A tribute to seamlessly blended contrasts, the collection reflects the sisters’ shared appreciation for heritage and innovation. “Carolina and I wanted to design a handbag that is beautiful but also practical; modern, but remains true to the brand’s heritage,” Camilla Cucinelli explains. “The BC Duo is a celebration of the bond and beauty that is born when two different elements find a perfect balance. We were inspired by all the connections that define us: the relationship between past and future, between tradition and innovation, between us and others.”
With their signature mix of elegance and ease, the Cucinelli sisters have crafted a collection that speaks to the modern woman who appreciates timeless craftsmanship but embraces contemporary functionality. Here, the sartorial stars share their stylish selects.
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“My favorite bag in the collection is the mini BC Duo. It’s a refined style that I can wear from day to night, in my hand or as a crossbody, and it fits all my essentials.” shop.brunellocucinelli.com –Camilla
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“We always travel to Sardegna in the summer with my sister and our families. The kids love the beaches and crystalclear water while we have fun visiting local markets and hosting friends for special occasions.”–Camilla
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“I love using simple seasonal ingredients that come from our vegetable garden. One of my mother Federica’s favorite things is to tend to her garden, and the entire family benefits from the produce she grows and the care she provides. In the spring, I especially like serving dishes with wild asparagus that we find in Umbria during the early warm months.” –Camilla
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“My favorite drink is a crisp glass of white wine or a bittersweet Negroni, which never fails to feel Italian in its elegant simplicity and bright color. –Camilla
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“The Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles is one of my absolute favorite hotels. I have enjoyed spending time with friends and family in this iconic place. It is a second home for me, and I have such fond memories from the last few years.” chateaumarmont.com –Carolina
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“Hosting friends and family at home, especially in the summer months, is one of my favorite things to do. I especially enjoy a late Sunday lunch outside by the pool, where we can make simple dishes and enjoy the warm weather. I use linen tablecloths in neutral hues and fresh flowers to decorate my tables. In Umbria, we have the most beautiful sunflowers, which decorate and brighten any table setting.” –Carolina
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“I don’t leave home without wearing a fragrance from our new collection, Incanti Poetici. Each scent is inspired by a poem, and I mix and match them depending on my mood and the look I’m wearing. When I want to be transported to the Mediterranean, I wear Soffio Zenit, inspired by ‘Un Desiderio’ (A Desire) by Giannina Milli. It has notes of fig, lavender, rosemary and labdanum.” –Carolina
