What is the appeal of Cruciani, the pinnacle of knitwear?

Many people may think of bracelets when they think of Cruciani, but it is essentially a part of a genuine knitwear brand that combines comfort, good texture, and beautiful silhouettes. Speaking of authentic knitwear brands, John Smedley, Dormore, and Gray are all attractive brands, but many people consider Cruciani to be the “best of the best. In this issue of fashionbeans, we focus on Cruciani and introduce its hidden charms and items of interest.

What is Cruciani?

A knitwear brand under the umbrella of Maglital, founded in 1966 in Perugia, the only region in Italy not facing the sea, Cruciani has been presenting its collections since 1993. One of the characteristics of the brand is that all the processes are done in-house. From spinning the raw wool collected from animals into yarn to sewing, the entire process until the actual product is finished can be done at a single factory, resulting in extremely high cost performance and often being described as the “pinnacle of knitwear.

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cruciani’s classic and modern design development

The design team is constantly traveling the world in search of ideas and inspiration for the next season. One of cruciani’s appeal is that it continues to offer modern styles that are progressive in design, yet maintain a balance of classic, high quality. Since the company produces its products in its own factories, it practices many new experiments in the development of materials. There is a series that expresses knitting with prints, and a luxurious series that is entirely hand-knitted with top-quality cashmere collected in the interior of China (Inner Mongolia).

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Cruciani’s base is a tight silhouette

Kruachini mainly produces tight-fitting silhouettes. The armholes (the joint between the shoulder and sleeve) are also designed to be smaller and more in line with the lines of the body. In addition to when worn alone, it promises a comfortable fit with no sense of discomfort as an inner layer when worn with a handmade high quality jacket.

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Cruciani’s specialty is ” 27-gauge high gauge knitwear

Knits with more than 12 stitches (gauge) in an inch (2.54 cm) are classified as high gauge. Cruciani’s specialty high-gauge knitwear is as dense as 27 gauges. In addition to the appearance of fine fibers, the knitwear is highly resistant to pilling and shedding over time. As an episode that proves the high quality of the knitwear, there is a true story about a customer who mistakenly thought that he was wearing a new item when he saw a store employee wearing a fourth-year old Cruciani knit.

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Introduction of Cruciani’s other lines

At the beginning of 2004, he established a derivative brand called ” Cruciani People, ” a line in collaboration with celebrities from various fields. Hidetoshi Nakata, a former member of the Japanese national team, has also been employed as a model.
In 2006, the company launched the world’s first custom-made knitwear service called ” Cruciani Gold. The system allows customers to order original knitwear from several models and dozens of colors from an Italian factory.
In 2007, the company launched a leatherwear line called “Cruciani Pele. Pele means ” leather ” in Italian.

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You can’t talk about Cruciani without mentioning the bracelets.

The bracelet department started in 2011 under the brand name of Cruciani C. The brand offers lace bracelets with a series of motifs such as butterflies, clovers, and hearts. The brand’s excellent coloring and reasonable prices have made it explosively popular, especially in its home country of Italy. The finished design is typical of Crociani, which continues to propose new designs in knitwear. The company is also known as a pro-Japan company, selling charity bracelets and donating 10 million yen in the event of a disaster in Japan.

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According to Luca Caprai, CEO of Cruciani, the unique materials and reasonable price are the decisive differences from conventional bracelets. While knit bracelets may sound cheap, Cruciani C has the values of a brand that comes from a background of working with real lace.

The birth of the Cruciani bracelet was inevitable!

Luca Caprai’s father, Arnaldo Caprai, has been running a lace factory since 1955. The company is a full-service operation, from spinning to manufacturing, and produces some of the finest furniture decorative laces in Europe. He is also one of the world’s leading collectors of antique lace and loves lace so much that he has a museum-level exhibit on his website called “Museum Collection.
It is no coincidence that Luca Caprai, the son of such a father, is the creator of the Cruciani bracelet.

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cruciani bracelets can also be used as anklets!

Although they are generally sold as bracelets, many Cruciani lovers and fashion freaks use them as anklets. Since the Cruciani bracelet caused an explosive boom in Japan, many people may be intimidated by the idea of wearing it around their wrists. For those who are not so inclined, why not try wearing a Cruciani bracelet around your ankle to create a subtle and stylish look?

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How to tie a Cruciani knot

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There is an official way to tie a Cruciani bracelet. You can refer to the official website for easy-to-understand 5-step instructions with images. Finding other ways to tie the knot other than the official way is one of the ways to enjoy the bracelet.

Cruciani’s typical items

Cruciani’s signature item ” 27-gauge knit

High-gauge knitwear of 27 gauge, which is thinner than ordinary high gauge knitwear. It boasts a simple design that will last for 10 to 20 years, and is durable and resistant to pilling and shedding. This item is recommended to be considered as a standard knitwear item. ▶︎Click here for details and purchase of ” 27-gauge knitwear “.

Cardigans “, a typical Cruciani item

This model uses 27 high gauge for the look and middle gauge knit for the front. Just by having one knit with a front opening, you can expand the range of your outfits. Why not consider this as an item that can be casually woven over your head during the chilly fall and winter seasons? ▶︎Click here for details and purchase of “Cardigans

Cruciani’s most famous item, the ” bracelet

The item that made an impact on the bracelet industry. Created by the best in the lace and knitwear industry, the lace bracelet has gained popularity for its low price but high quality and colorful design. Since they can also be used as anklets, why not consider them as a choice of decoration around the arm? ▶︎Click here for details and purchase of ” Bracelets “.

Cruciani Store Information

As the brand has a global presence, it has a total of three authorized stores in Japan, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka. If you can spare the time, why not visit one of them? The stores sometimes offer limited edition products, so this would be a good opportunity to discover new products from Cruciani.

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Tokyo Midtown
Address : Galleria 1F, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel : 03-5413-0651
Hours : 11:00~21:00

・Tokyu Plaza Ginza
Address : 1F, 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tel : 03-3573-6059
Hours : 11:00~21:00

・Hankyu Umeda
Address : 5F, 8-7, Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Tel : 06-6313-9699
Hours : 10:00~20:00