Celebrate Summer With Luca Faloni’s The Icons | FashionBeans

Luca Faloni, an Italian brand rooted in artisan Italian craftsmanship is quietly flying the flag for ‘slow’ fashion.

This authentic brand specializes in the production of timeless pieces such as shirts, trousers and accessories. All offerings are accompanied by materials from the finest Italian artisans, all while continuing to extoll its contemporary approach and vision.

For summer 2023, Luca Faloni has launched its ‘The Icons – Summer Escape’ range, evoking Mediterranean summer vibes with pastel colors and lots of supremely soft linen and cotton fabrics.

Even if you’re staying local this summer, these clothes offer a dreamy escape to the Italian seaside – luckily for all of us daydreaming is still free. Regardless, the inescapable hot weather has seemingly dropped into our laps, and this capsule gives you the chance to dress up while still remaining cool, calm, and collected.

Key Takeaways

Luca Faloni has traveled around Italy to source some of the finest and most skilled artisan craftspeople in the country.

In doing so, not only is Luca Faloni supporting traditional Italian craftsmanship, but is simultaneously ensuring that its clothing and accessories are made to the highest standard by those with skills that have passed through generations of artisans.

Luca Faloni’s latest collection, The Icons – Summer Escape, has all the bases covered for summer, from shorts to shirts and everything in between.

The Icons – Summer Escape Edit From Luca Faloni

1. Overall Best: Luca Faloni Versilia Shirt 

My favorite piece in the collection is the Versilia linen shirt. Available in 9 summer colors, including a fresh pink and blue/white striped material, these shirts strike a timeless summer aesthetic with their band polo collars and relaxed fit.

Each shirt is crafted in Bergamo, Northern Italy from the finest pure Italian linen, and is finished with mother-of-pearl buttons. This shirt feels perfect for the man on the go, the one seen here and there yet always looking put together.

The Versilia linen shirt would look equally well paired with the brand’s Panarea linen sorts or Liparo linen trousers, the latter being perfect for a smart casual summer evening dinner.

2. Best For Summer Weddings: Luca Faloni Portofino Shirt

Another timeliness classic in the ICONS capsule is the Portofino shirt, named, very much like the Ferrari, after the beautiful Portofino Harbour in Northern Italy.

Available in no less than 21 colors and in a choice of a regular or slim fit, the Portofino shirt, with its traditional Paramontura collar, is perfect for summer.

Being slightly more formal than the Versilia, the Portofino shirt would suit an evening beach walk as well as a more formal al-fresco dinner. Indeed, the Portofino shirt would even be perfect for a hot summer wedding, especially paired with a light-colored suit.

3. Best For Casual Outings: Luca Faloni Ravello Linen Shirt

A very Italian alternative to both of these shirt styles is the Ravello linen shirt with buttons stopping halfway down the shirt. The Ravello is available in 6 neutral tones.

This is a shirt that would look great with cropped linen trousers for summer, and is best suited to casual summer outfits while being slightly more formal than a regular tee. I could see you easily getting away with a casual business lunch if you threw a linen jacket over this or paired it with some linen trousers and loafers.

4. Best Piece to Complete Any Look: Luca Faloni Lipari Linen Trousers 

The perfect complement to Luca Faloni’s ICONS range of summer shirts is the brand’s Lipari linen trousers. These tapered trousers are available in 8 colors to complement your summer outfit, and as well as having a button fastening, they can be adjusted via internal drawstrings.

The sand or white colors are particularly versatile and have a real summer vibe. The white would look so nice with the pink Versilia linen shirt.

5. Best Hot Weather Alternative: Luca Faloni Panarea Linen-Cotton Shorts 

For even hotter days, Luca Faloni’s Panarea linen-cotton shorts will be your go-to. These shorts are crafted from a 68% linen, 32% cotton blend for a soft refreshing feel.

These shorts, available in 9 colors, also have a light washed ‘tinto capo’ effect, and have internal drawstrings for adjustment.

Top Hot Weather Companions: Luca Faloni Shirts

1. Luca Faloni Amalfi Silk-Cotton Polo 

No summer wardrobe is complete without a well-rounded collection of tees. As you can imagine, showing up to a nice dinner in your favorite band tee doesn’t always leave the right impression. Naturally, that’s when you lean into a collared tee like this beautifully soft, sexy polo.

This range of Amalfi silk-cotton polo shirts is crafted from a 60% silk, 40% cotton blend sourced from Piedmont, Northern Italy. Like the Portofino shirts mentioned above, these polos feature mother-of-pearl buttons as a luxurious finishing touch, easily elevating any casual outfit.

2. Luca Faloni Siena Pique Shirt

An alternative to the above shirts is the Luca Faloni Siena Pique shirt, so named after its Italian cotton pique material which features a diamond textured weave for added individuality.

This particular shirt is available in several vintage colors such as sage green, and also features the aforementioned light-washed ‘tinto capo’ effect in terms of coloring.

3. Luca Faloni Linen Jersey T-Shirt 

No summer capsule would be complete without a range of fresh basic t-shirts, and the super soft 100% linen tees produced by Luca Faloni are no exception.

Available in 8 different colors, these t-shirts have a light breathable feel and would look great paired with either the Panarea shorts or light Lipari linen trousers.

These tees also tick the box from a summer essentials/closet staples perspective, as during summer in particular, you can never have enough fresh linen tees to choose from.

Best Summer Accessories To Complete The Look

1. Luca Faloni Linen Scarf 

My favorite accessory in the range, and something which is quintessentially Italian, is the Luca Faloni linen scarf. This super casual light summer scarf would look great with any of the company’s shirts, and all 5 pastel-colored tones look super fresh, adding flair to any summer outfit.

Being a light linen piece, this scarf is perfect for even the warmest summer days as it is more of an accessory to add an edge to your summer outfit than being a winter warmer.

2. Luca Faloni Cable Knit Roll-Neck

As the evening draws in, however, you may need a soft knit, and Luca Faloni offers a particularly nice range of cashmere cardigans, crew necks, and zip-up sweaters.

Their roll-neck jumpers are super soft and classic in design, with either plain or cable-knit weaves in the finest Italian silk cashmere.

My favorite Luca Faloni sweater is the pure cashmere cable-knit roll-neck in ivory. It is often the case that roll-neck knits are super thick and really only suitable for fall/winter, but this one by Luca Faloni is perfectly suited to the warmer months of the year.

3. Luca Faloni Weekender Bag

Luca Faloni offers a wide range of accessories to complement any summery outfit, from Italian leather belts and wallets to the Weekender travel bag, available in caramel brown, chocolate brown or black.

This beautifully crafted leather bag is hand-made in Florence and features a detachable shoulder strap and a multitude of internal pockets for holding your possessions.

Imagine filling the Weekender with your favorite Luca Faloni summer pieces and heading to Saint Tropez to catch the Mediterranean Sea, sand, and sunshine. A reality that seems easily achievable when you get to hold this bag in your hands.

About The Materials 

Luca Faloni goes to great lengths to source the finest Italian fabrics and materials. Their knitwear is crafted from pure silk cashmere sourced from Carriagi, an Italian firm that has been in operation for over 60 years.

Their linen is supplied by one of the oldest mills in Italy, while their cotton is sourced from Grandi & Rubinello, a historic mill in Veneto.

As well as crafting beautiful clothing such as shirts, knits, and trousers, Luca Faloni also have a wide range of accessories such as belts, travel bags, and wallets, for which they source full-grain Italian leather from Santa Croce in Tuscany, the home of Florence.

Indeed, the art of leather tanning and the creation of leather goods in Tuscany is abundantly evident on the streets of this beautiful Renaissance city, such is the array of leather goods on offer.

While sourcing the best materials is a core tenet of Luca Faloni’s philosophy, equally important is the craftsmanship that goes into creating each and every piece.

Final Thoughts

As mentioned at the outset, Luca Faloni proudly flies the flag for sustainability and slow fashion, and it’s nice to see this reflected in the actual products.

In terms of their Panarea shorts, for example, it is noted that after a year or so the natural linen cotton will relax such that the shorts will fit half a size larger. This attention to detail shows you that these pieces are built for long-lasting, wear-and-wear-again, longevity.

This philosophy is also reflected in their designs and materials – every one of Luca Faloni’s shirts is a timeless and classic design that will be as fashionable in 50 years’ time as it is today. Regardless if it’s this season’s ‘The Icons – Summer Escape’ or next season’s edit Luca Faloni produces timeless, worthwhile classics for the modern man.