Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani has brought out a collection of clothes and leather goods for luxury car manufacturer Bugatti that is targeted at the “sophisticated man who constantly seeks out exclusive luxury”.

“It was very natural to come together with Bugatti. We both worship things that are made well, made to last, created out of the best materials. The capsule condenses this encounter in a series of clothes and accessories designed to be worn by men who only look for the best and who live an active and dynamic lifestyle,” said Giorgio Armani.

"Cooperation with Giorgio Armani is a great honour for us," said Wolfgang Dürheimer, President of Bugatti Automobiles. "When one of the most influential and highly recognised fashion and lifestyle brands and the most exclusive super sports car brand in the world, which has its roots in art and design, join forces, this is an unusual, exciting and inspiring project. The result is an extremely well-made combination of the style and perfection of Giorgio Armani and the Bugatti brand DNA."

Accessories and garments in the capsule collection, launching for autumn/winter 2016-2017, feature details that reference the iconic motifs of the Bugatti brand. The horseshoe-shaped emblem on the front of the cars is seen on pendants for bags, while Bugatti’s brand colour blue appears on inner linings of bags, in interior pockets and on the treads and insoles of footwear. The palette, focused on the three colours of cognac, army green and blue, is a recurring element of the collection.

The highlight of the accessories is a briefcase in soft calfskin made entirely by hand; there is also an exquisite version of this piece in lined matte crocodile suede, in Bugatti blue. In addition, there is a weekend bag, while small leather goods, in calfskin or crocodile skin, include belts, wallets, iPad cases, and beauty cases featuring a zip closure. 

Clothing includes a coat and blouson jacket in refined double cashmere, superfine cashmere sweaters, a leather jacket with raised collar and concealed hood, as well as treated denim jeans that look as soft as velvet, thanks to their handmade flocking.

The offering is rounded off with calfskin sneakers with crocodile details, a sports driver blazer in crocodile skin, available in cognac and army green, and a cap in double cashmere cloth.

Garments and accessories are manufactured in limited editions and display the logo: Giorgio Armani for Bugatti.

The collection goes on sale from August 2016 in select Giorgio Armani and Ettore Bugatti lifestyle boutiques.