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Brioni

Rome's ultimate men's tailoring house. Tags progressing from 'Brioni ROMAN STYLE' through 'Tailored in Italy by Brioni' to the cursive red-on-black logo date the decade; retailer names like Neiman Marcus appear on bespoke commissions.

Brioni label
Origin
Italy
Founded
1945
Category
High Fashion
Documented eras
4
Label timeline

How Brioni labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.

  1. 1970–1979

    Roman Style Partner Tags

    Square or rectangular tags with bold serif lettering reading 'Brioni ROMAN STYLE'; partner tailor names or cities (e.g., 'Wenborg Zurich') often appear.

    Roman Style Partner Tags label
    • 'Brioni ROMAN STYLE' in bold serif lettering.
    • Square or rectangular format.
    • Partner tailor or city noted on bespoke pieces.

    How to spot it

    'Brioni ROMAN STYLE' with a partner tailor name.

    Value signal

    Very strong; 1970s Brioni is among the most collectible men's tailoring.

  2. 1980–1989

    Tailored-in-Italy Bordered Tags

    'Tailored in Italy by Brioni' on tags with intricate border designs; retailer names like Krissann's appear on commissions.

    Tailored-in-Italy Bordered Tags label
    • 'Tailored in Italy by Brioni' wording.
    • Intricate border designs on tags.
    • Retailer or commission names on specific pieces.

    How to spot it

    'Tailored in Italy by Brioni' — the 1980s standard tag.

    Value signal

    Very strong.

  3. 1990–1999

    Red-on-Black Roma Tags

    'Brioni ROMA' in bold red lettering on a black ground becomes the defining 1990s look.

    Red-on-Black Roma Tags label
    • 'Brioni ROMA' in bold red on black.
    • Simplified design with the city now 'ROMA'.
    • Some elaborate embroidered versions for special commissions.

    How to spot it

    Bold red 'Brioni ROMA' on a black ground — the most recognisable Brioni tag.

    Value signal

    Very strong; 1990s ROMA tags are the most recognised Brioni marker.

  4. 2000–present

    Streamlined Retailer Tags

    Modern streamlined designs; retailer or store names (e.g., 'Neiman Marcus') appear; the cursive logo holds.

    Streamlined Retailer Tags label
    • Modern streamlined tag design.
    • Cursive 'Brioni' logo maintained.
    • Retailer names included on commission pieces.

    How to spot it

    Streamlined cursive tag, often with retailer name.

    Value signal

    Strong; modern Brioni still commands strong resale.

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