00:01A historic madrasa at central Tashkent became the setting for a fashion show by Italian label Brunello Cucinelli.
00:10Handmade Uzbek carpets were laid across the courtyard of the Abul Qasim madrasa, creating the runway for models presenting the
00:17house's fall-winter 2026 collection.
00:23The 19th century complex was once an Islamic school. Today, its former student rooms are used by artisans working in
00:31ceramics, wood carving, engraving and miniature painting.
00:38Local music and performances accompanied the show.
00:44The organizer says the choice of venue was intended to connect the fashion house's emphasis on handcraft with Uzbekistan's own
00:52craft traditions.
00:57We are very proud and happy to be here in Uzbekistan to present our new collection and of course in
01:04this super majestic area like represented the artisanality.
01:08This is one of the most important key points between Uzbekistan and Solomeo and we try to represent our artisanality
01:18here.
01:19Brunello Cucinelli has also been closely associated with heritage projects in Italy.
01:25In 2025 he received an honorary doctorate recognizing his restoration work in Solomeo, the Ombrian village that is home to
01:33his company.
01:38For one evening in Tashkens, the collection was presented against a very different tradition of craftsmanship.
01:45Today's history is that we have been treated with such constants and cultural challenges in particular.
01:46Now we all have been treated for 복us because we must circle up one of his brother.
01:47When we see look at the
