In 2025, Gucci and Pomellato, two iconic Italian luxury houses, unveiled their first-ever high jewellery collaboration: the Monili Collection. Debuted at the Gucci Cruise 2026 runway show in Florence, this collection merges Gucci’s leather craftsmanship with Pomellato’s goldsmithing expertise.
Monili Collection: A Blend of Leather, Gold, and Diamonds
Inspired by Pomellato’s 1984 Archives
Monili, meaning “jewels” in Italian, takes cues from Pomellato’s 1984 archive designs and reinterprets them through Gucci’s contemporary lens.
Signature Designs Include:
- Minaudière clutch: Crafted from black leather with a pavé diamond white-gold strap.
- Cuff bracelets: Featuring intertwined leather and dazzling gem-studded clasps.
- Knotted necklaces and bracelets: Made of brown leather with rose-gold and pavé diamonds, evoking soft curves and fluidity.
The Rest of Gucci’s 2025–2026 High Jewellery Collection
Alongside Monili, Gucci introduced four more high jewellery collections in 2025:
1. Labirinti Gucci
Inspired by Italian gardens and geometric designs, this collection features bold gemstones such as aquamarine, tanzanite, and Paraiba tourmaline. Each piece is a unique expression of colour, depth, and Art Deco influences.
2. Horsebit High Jewellery
This line transforms Gucci’s iconic equestrian motif into jewellery using rubies, sapphires, tsavorites, and diamonds. It highlights heritage while offering vibrant, modern appeal.
3. Marina Chain High Jewellery
Inspired by the house’s vintage chain motif from the 1960s, Marina Chain incorporates gemstone gradients and pavé diamond finishes. It’s perfect for those who appreciate nautical sophistication.
4. High Jewellery Watches
Gucci also presented extraordinary high jewellery timepieces, including the G-Timeless, GUCCI 25H, and Interlocking collections. These watches showcase micro-marquetry, enamel dials, skeleton tourbillons, and gem-set craftsmanship.
Strategic Importance for Kering and Gucci
This collaborative collection highlights Kering’s strategic focus on high jewellery. Over the past decade, jewellery has become one of Kering’s fastest-growing segments, with revenues quadrupling despite headwinds in fashion sales.
Monili also serves as a symbolic project during Gucci’s creative transition, bridging leather expertise with jewellery excellence, while strengthening Kering’s internal brand synergies. Its success demonstrates the power of collaboration in luxury branding and design innovation.
A New Jewellery Language
The Gucci Pomellato Monili Collection resonates far beyond mere craftsmanship; it introduces a new expression of Italian luxury that embodies today’s understated elegance. Rooted in sprezzatura, the effortless grace deeply ingrained in Italian culture, this collection shifts the focus from overt branding to meaningful material storytelling.
By blending heritage, tactile richness, and contemporary design, the Gucci Pomellato Monili Collection speaks directly to a new generation of jewellery collectors.
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